Category Archives: mixed media

Fabric+Paper – coloring

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After our day at the fair yesterday, I was anxious to get back home and begin adding some color to the fabric+paper pieces that I had made earlier.  I actually have two full sheets now.  

yellow and pink paper-1

For the fabric+paper above I used Liquitex acrylic inks in Yellow Orange and Quinacridone Magenta and blotted with a paper towel.  I added a few rubber stampings using StazOn ink.  I’m not sure if I will add anything else to this one – it is already pretty busy with the checkerboard tissue paper.  Maybe a bit of white acrylic or some Rub n Buff.  Maybe even a thin layer of gesso to tone it down a bit.

yellow green paper-1

For this paper+fabric I used Golden’s fluid acrylic in Green Gold mixed with some water to create a glazing on the paper.  The paper now has a semi-gloss finish to it which is very nice.  I will be adding more to this one.  With all of the ridges that the tissue paper left, I may add the Rub n Buff Gold to accent it.  This page will make pretty leaf cutouts.

The yellow pink fabric+paper was created using my last bottle of Aleene’s Tacky Glue and for the green gold fabric+paper I used regular Elmer’s white glue.  Honestly, the one with Elmer’s glue has a better texture to it  and that is what I will use as I create more.

Back to the studio for more art! (After I finish the last load of laundry).

I hope you enjoy your Labor Day holiday!

Fabric+Paper beginnings

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I bought Kelli Perkins book Stitch Alchemy a few weeks back hoping to experiment with her fabric and paper combinations.  Well today was the day to begin the process.  I scanned the entire book first, taking in all of the beautiful, detailed photos and then went back to actually read the process she uses.

Here is the beginning of my first fabric+paper attempt.  Here is a close up (the whole piece is 17 inch by 17 inch).

fabric+paper step 1 close up

I have to wait until this is completely dry before moving on to the next step of coloring.

I am off to see what else is calling me in the art studio.

Cheers!

Kelly Kilmer classes in Hillsboro, Oregon

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Nationally known art journalist Kelly Kilmer will be teaching five classes over three days beginning September 25th.  Art on a Lark, is hosting the event.  For more details and to register, contact Helen or Lorraine at (503) 648-4395.  Hope to see you there.
Altered Photos Revisited, Friday, Sept. 25, 7-9pm

Altered Photos Revisited, Friday, Sept. 25, 7-9pm

Triptych Book, Sat., Sept. 26, 10-2pm

Triptych Book, Sat., Sept. 26, 10-2pm

Mementos, Sat., Sept. 26, 2:30-6:30pm

Mementos, Sat., Sept. 26, 2:30-6:30pm

 Wisdom Book, Sun., Sept. 27, 10-2pm

Wisdom Book, Sun., Sept. 27, 10-2pm

Swatches Book, Sun., Sept. 27, 2:30-6:30pm 

Swatches Book, Sun., Sept. 27, 2:30-6:30pm

Cloth and Embellished Fabric Cones

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I just finished up my two fabric cones for a swap on Cloth Paper Studio Yahoo Group.  The idea from these came from Ruth Rae and her article that she did in the Quilting Arts Gifts magazine from 2008.  These are a smaller version using a 5 inch by 5 inch of felt as the base and then adding layers of coffee dyed cheesecloth, ribbon, buttons, pearls and fibers and cotton fabric.  Very sweet. 

Beige cone front-1

Beige cone back-1

Teal cone front-1

Teal cone back-1