Thursday, July 16, 2009

jewelry, metal clay, hearts with wings

Syd says that Ken says that Barbie is easy but I heard that Barbie says that Ken is easy. Look at the size of that Ruby!!!
I am very happy with the direction my jewelry is going. That tree is raised up and riveted in place.Though the picture is out of focus, you get the idea.

Book making with the Gocco printer

Today I worked on printing the last page of my limited edition book. Above is my attempt to use up the ink. I made wrapping paper. You can see it sitting on top of the Gocco printer.
I love multiples!!!
This is the last image for my pages. The original was a linoleum plate I cut while teaching at Dunn School. I printed it on a page from a math book (the symbols in the upper left), and took that print and reduced it to make the plate for the Gocco printer. Now all I have to do is decide on a design for the cover, print that, and put the book together. I will use a coptic stitch if i can remember how to do that special binding. I have a book to remind me.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Felting at the Art clinic

This is what Ruth and I did today. We went to a class at the Art Clinic and learned to make this beautiful scarf using Pre-felts. Barbara Carr was the teacher. Ruth was the designer and brought me along as her assistant. Felting does take a bit of muscle and really gives a good upper arm workout. I highly recommend it!!!

Theresa is a fabulous designer. Here she is just starting. Go to www.artclinic.blogspot.com to see a more completed design.

(Above) this is Jennifer Moreno's piece as she rubs those fibers together. I love those trees!
Ruth and Jennifer feeling the felting love.