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Think “outside” the Take out Box

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:14 +0000

There is still time to sign up for the next online class I have offered at Joggles. Just go to here to sign up click here for details.

Take Out Box

Join me, this class is loads of fun!

In addition to the Take out Box, special hand made contents is created as well. A tray fits inside to hold four very realistic fabric sushi “fushi”.

For extensive details, visit my online classes page here

Current On line Classes

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:43:13 +0000

My new class titled: Vintage Botanical Interpretation is almost finished.

Vintage Botanical Interpretation 22x25

Vintage Botanical Interpretation, detail of righ top corner

My classes are provided by Joggles www.joggles.com

The class has five lessons and began in July. I have truly enjoyed conducting this new class. There is a nice group studying with me.

Think “outside” the Take out Box

will be offered in the Fall.

Start date: September 30th

Think "outside" the Take out Box

The contents for the box are kept secret…..you will have to take the class to see what is inside!

Hint: Faux edible

Four Lessons, $40

The descriptions of the classes are on the joggles website under classes.

I hope to see you in the class. Please tell your friends too.

Tin Heart

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:29:05 +0000

One of my favorite tools are antique tin ceiling tiles. The designs are classic and unique. I like to use them as an “impressing” plate.
I find and purchase the antique tiles on EBAY. New or similar tiles are available in stores like Jo Ann’s and home improvement.

I found this one at Jo Ann’s. It is painted metal with small holes hammered which emphasize the design.

This is the impression of the tile.

The tile was placed under the surface and impressed using gold metallic ink.

The result is wonderful and rustic. A traditional way to use this impressed design would be as a center focal point. Usually I try to push beyond common ideas so I imagine I will likely try something off center or who knows what?

The surface is tissue paper painted with Ranger Ink color wash. Several colors are sprayed and overlapped to create various effects. Colors: Plum, Espresso and Butterscotch.

My newest and favorite antique tile has a heart design.

7″ x 11″

This design produces a wonderful impression! I liked it so much when I received it I had to try it out right away. Here are the results.

15″ x 18″

Painted tissue paper was used in both cases.

Actually, the impression of the heart came about via several steps as the first attempt didn’t work very well.

The steps I used:

1. Place the painted paper over the tin tile and hold in place.

2. Use a contrasting ink pad (I used an ink pad with rich Sapphire blue ink.) to press over the surface.

3. The impression was not clear enough so removed the tile and applied a coat of silver fabric paint to blur the impression. This left a nice effect!

4. Then I put the tile back underneath and tried a second time with the Sapphire ink. Walla! Perfect effects. The paper is supple enough to push down into the crevasses.

There are quite a few more things I added to complete this piece; too many to detail here. But, for the finishing touch I added a glass bead fringe which added a nice sparkle.

This piece is made mostly with paper. The only fabric that is used is inserted into the vertical panels on both sides of the heart. The fabric was placed under the paper, stitched and the paper cut away to reveal the fabric.

The finished design was layered with batting and backing and machine stitched. Various embellishments were added primarily heart motifs that repeat over the surface. The edges are finished with painted organza.

Now I am sure you are thinking: Tissue paper? Isn’t that too thin and fragile? Yes, but not after several extra steps; however, unfortunately I cannot reveal them here. These steps are detailed in my new class Vintage Botanical Interpretation offered at Joggles and scheduled for August 2009.

Check it out! I think you will enjoy learning my techniques and methods.

Textile Art with Pizzazz! opens July 16th!

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:26:00 +0000

The opportunity to learn A LOT about creating textile art is available STARTING WEDNESDAY.
Go to: www.joggles.com to sign up
Information is available for all of the classes offered on Joggles.

This class is an in depth study. The text for the six lessons is virtually a book! In fact, I am considering publication. Many people who have taken the class have commented about the abundance of information.

Please contact me for more information.

This image shows the center section of Flora Rosa Key Lime.

(See a students’ comments in my previous post below.)