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Post by jufergu on Jan 1, 2014 18:49:17 GMT
Starting a new year with a new direction. Our small fiber art group, better known as Creative Fiber Art, have set our goals for this coming year. Last year was Steampunk and we had a lot of fun exploring something entirely new to us. We came up with a group project that will be entered in our guild quilt show this year. This year, we have decided to explore "Layers." Each one has to search for examples, ideas, pictures or anything that would pertain to layers. So, here is my beginning project. A monoprint using some Pampas Grass that is in our yard. It is quite dried out now and I used some wood glue to preserve it. You can see it here and then the process is explained on my newest blog post. I am expanding this with more layers on a larger background. Attachments:
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 1, 2014 20:59:35 GMT
I love the stitching on this Judy. I look forward to seeing more "layers" from you this year.
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Post by lyn on Jan 2, 2014 0:44:58 GMT
I like it! 'Layers' should inspire a load of ideas.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 2, 2014 1:28:47 GMT
It's gorgeous Judy! A real inspiration to explore layers. Thank you for sharing!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 2, 2014 2:17:48 GMT
Is great Judy. I look forward to seeing how it evolves.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 2, 2014 9:25:47 GMT
Lovely Judy. What a good idea to use wood glue to preserve the grass. I'll try to remember that tip!
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Post by zed on Jan 2, 2014 11:16:23 GMT
Is that the actual pampas grass on there, Judy (my eyes are bad, I can't always distinguish things)? I like how it looks
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Post by jufergu on Jan 2, 2014 14:07:46 GMT
Yes Zed. It is the actual grass. I discovered that wood glue makes a perfect sealer on natural elements, as long as they are perfectly dried out. I have even sealed a dead bee that my husband found in the garden. In working with the layers, I plan to try to use more from nature, when possible. Wood glue sealer also makes paper stronger and makes it possible to sew on it.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 2, 2014 16:25:20 GMT
I'll have remember that. I also like the idea of using natural things, but worry about the archival properties. This sounds like it does the trick. Do you use any particular brand? D you thin it at all?
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Post by koffipot on Jan 3, 2014 9:09:35 GMT
I used some dried hydrangea heads a while ago, wish I'd known about the glue trick then.
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Post by jufergu on Jan 4, 2014 0:08:27 GMT
I use Elmer's wood glue. But if you worry about archeival quality, buy P.V.A. glue. It is the same, but is made for artists and hobbyists and may be better. I got better results when I thinned it with half water and then just use layers until it looks like everything is well sealed. I think most hobby places have a P.V.A.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 4, 2014 17:00:05 GMT
I've looked for pva glue here in the craft stores and haven't found it. I'll probably just find it online. Thanks for the advice Judy! I do have wood glue and will try that first.
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Post by jufergu on Jan 4, 2014 17:58:42 GMT
I use it all the time. I love it. Elmer's brand is everywhere.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 4, 2014 18:13:13 GMT
I've used wood glue with added pigments to make a stained glass effect. Amost transparent when it's dry.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 5, 2014 0:38:05 GMT
PVA is the white school glue.
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