Materials: Cotton canvas that comes pre-primed with acrylic gesso
Color laser copies of whatever images you want to use (Note: Some images, such as those on wrapping paper, can be used without making copies, but when in doubt, make copies.)
Acrylic paint
Ruler and pencil
Decoupage (white) glue
Foam brush
Charms
Popsicle sticks, wood findings
Wood glue
Small nails
Gloss varnish
Optional: glass fusing (figure A) - Measure out squares, circles, triangles or whatever shapes you desire on the canvas with a ruler and pencil.
- Using the images as a guide, choose your paint colors. Each section is a mini-collage. Note: Cron is partial to retro images (figure B), which are photocopies, not originals.
- Use acrylic paint to paint the squares.
- Place images using decoupage glue. Brush the glue on the plate with the foam brush. Depending on the size of the image, you may need to put glue on the image as well.
- Once the image is on the canvas, dip your finger in a little glue and rub the image, squeezing out the excess glue and removing any big bubbles. You must put the glue on your finger to help it slide across the image. If you try to do it with a dry finger, you risk tearing the image.
- After all the images are down and are completely dry, varnish with the glossy varnish. Tip: Use a brush, not spray, to get the varnish on thick.
- When the varnish is dry, glue the charms down, using more of the same varnish. If you wish to separate the squares, this is the time to do it. You can use a variety of mediums, including gold leaf, glass fusing (see figure A), tiny tiles, etc.
- Paint wood findings (figure C) and glue together with wood glue.
- When glue is dry, varnish.
- Attach to the back of the canvas using the small nails and a hammer.
Products: Available at craft, art-supply or discount stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Mary Engelbreit: Decorating Ideas: Projects to Make for Indoors and Out
Model: 0696211297
Author: Mary Engelbreit
(May, 2001)
Meredith Books
GUESTS :
Sara Cron
2651 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-314-9152
Email: SaraC@tenwomen.org
Website: www.tenwomengallery.com
Artist, Ten Woman Gallery
The guest can be reached at the following:
Create Your Own
3006 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90410
Phone: 310-453-2005
Fax: 310-453-4945
E-mail: al@create-your-own.com
Web site: www.create-your-own.com
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