Shana
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Post by Shana on Jul 15, 2014 14:54:52 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 15, 2014 21:30:23 GMT
Thanks Shana - I really like “Maximus Overkillus".
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 15, 2014 23:09:10 GMT
I like the one above and the slug. How do you get everything to say in place while it dries?
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Post by Shana on Jul 15, 2014 23:58:36 GMT
How do you get everything to say in place while it dries? It's all felted and fulled to the nth degree before I apply the stiffener, so I don't worry about anything staying in place. The biggest concern is making sure there are no visible drips, which means turning the piece this way and that every couple of hours. And then sometimes I have to construct the strangest contraptions to get the piece to dry in the right shape.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 16, 2014 1:20:55 GMT
Shana, is the felt still soft? It's really cool how you've devised a special drying rack.
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Post by koffipot on Jul 16, 2014 7:49:03 GMT
Now I just have to get some of that! Best buys anyone? I'll be back for more advice when I mage to get hold of some! I've seen this used on paintings - just seemingly random (they won't be random of course) 'puddles' of it. Gives a great effect.
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Post by mrsplop on Jul 16, 2014 8:45:59 GMT
Interesting post. I've never heard of using it. Hope to see your 3d object soon rzo!
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Post by halay on Jul 16, 2014 12:39:55 GMT
Shana, very interesting. I don't think I'll be using this but good to know.
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Post by Shana on Jul 16, 2014 13:51:50 GMT
Shana, is the felt still soft? Not at all. With the right compound/water ratio, the felt has the appearance of being soft, but trust me when I say it is rock hard.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 16, 2014 14:17:04 GMT
Very cool stuff, Shana! A couple of years ago I made some 3-D vessels and was advised by the instructor to dip in watered-down household glue to stiffen. Didn't work very well and turned the vessels a yellowish color (they were white). Although I don't normally make sculptures, it would be fun to try and use the GAC method. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 16, 2014 15:25:53 GMT
Shana, is the felt still soft? Not at all. With the right compound/water ratio, the felt has the appearance of being soft, but trust me when I say it is rock hard. Thanks Shana. I will keep that in mind when I find a project right for that GAC method. I'll have to try it. I'm curious now.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 18, 2014 16:25:32 GMT
I am curious, too! So I bought some GAC 400 yesterday at Dick Blick's and am trying it on my circle shapes to stiffen them. Will post photos and let you know how this new experiment goes!
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Post by koffipot on Jul 18, 2014 16:44:22 GMT
Oh good. I haven't got any yet, will look forward to hearing how you get on.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 20, 2014 13:18:09 GMT
I used GAC-400 yesterday on my felted circles, which I am making into a mobile. As Shana recommended, I used a 50/50 GAC to water solution, and I "sponged" the mixture on to the felt using one of those tools with a wooden handle and a little sponge on the end. I did one sample the previous day to determine whether or not that solution would work for me, and after drying, I went ahead and used a similar solution on the other circles. I improvised various platforms for my drying circles across the kitchen counter with a layer of bubble wrap underneath (the medium drips).
Now that all of the circles are dry, I won't call them "rock hard" but sufficiently firm for my purposes. (Much will depend on your number of layers and thickness of felt). I used the entire 8 oz. bottle of GAC, so if you want to experiment with this medium, you might try the jumbo size.
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 20, 2014 15:44:45 GMT
Looking forward to seeing your circles Cathy.
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