Cloth Paper Scissors Today - All Comments

re: How Well Do You Know Your Brayer?

keddyo — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:23:07 GMT

I use a Speedball brayer constantly while doing paper collage; it really helps get out any crinkles. Love the tip about adding elastic bands, etc. -- have to try that some time!

re: The Joy of Bookmaking: Interview with Chad Alice Hagen

Dea Fischer — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:24 GMT

What a great interview! I find Chad's books absolutely delicious, and share her fascination with historical book forms. Hope to get to meet this artist soon. Thanks for sharing, Cate!

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

ctutt — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:43 GMT

…for a split second, when I read "..compass.." the first thing that popped into my head was, THE KIND YOU USE WHEN YOU'RE LOST… and I'm thinking "how is a BOWL going to help me find which way is North?"

*…off for more coffee...

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

ctutt — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:29:31 GMT

-I have used clear nail polish in place of resin for some tiny jewelry projects.

-Shoe polish is a favorite for staining wood; it doesn't run plus it smells good.

-Latex primer can replace gesso when I'm in a hurry.

-Melted crayon looks just like sealing wax, for photographic purposes.

-For scoring paper, my cake-server works fantastically well.

-The side of a highlighter marker flattens a paper crease just as good as a bone folder.

-Dental floss is a terrific substitute for beading thread; not only is it waxed and virtually unbreakable, if you use the mint one it imparts a fresh aroma!

re: The Joy of Bookmaking: Interview with Chad Alice Hagen

doda2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:26:52 GMT

I'd never have thought of using handmade felt like that. Lovely colours. I love to make handmade books. I use scraps of fabric, some that I have stamped or transferred a design onto. I like to embroider on the covers too.

re: Create Your Own Mixed-Media Bird Art - Plus a Giveaway

melissalackman — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:22:47 GMT

We taught a class at our library using the birds made of tinfoil and gauze. The kids made two birds, one to keep and one for display in the library. The kids really loved this project! I wish I could upload some pictures-- how do you submit pictures to the magazine? But you can read a little article at theartree.org/.../the-artree-creates-birds-at-old-town-newhall-library.

re: Create Your Own Mixed-Media Bird Art - Plus a Giveaway

Icrackmyselfup — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:38:12 GMT

Oh I will continue to 'put a bird on it'. I loved the Portlandia reference. When I was little I figured I'd know when I was 'old'- it would be when, like my Grandma, I liked birds and flowers. At age 11 I couldn't understand the fascination. But as I watch the finches and Grosbeaks at my feeder with my flowers blooming nearby and I get inspired to create birds and add them to my art...I guess I'm there! Thank you for the delightful inspiration.

re: How to Alter Metal for Mixed-Media Jewelry

Ann L. — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:08:32 GMT

I've used alcohol inks, embossing powder, acrylic paints, nail polish, Vintaj Patina, and latex paints.

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

sharon cunningham — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:24 GMT

please take me off the e-mail thanks sc

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

pudgy123 — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:38 GMT

recycling has always been something i do cos' i can't afford alot of stuff, so i make most of it, e.g. using heavy card for stencil mask, erasers to make stamps,coffee and tea for staining, household items for clay, cereal boxes for journaling and configuration boxes, shadow boxes, even as a canvas....the sky's the limit, esp when you have so little, and struggling to even buy paints! but..... you become highly creative, but most importantly, never 'crippled' by lacking of materials or tools.

re: Create Your Own Mixed-Media Bird Art - Plus a Giveaway

licoricelegs — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:09 GMT

Love this collage. I used to collect eggs (fake not real), now they have hatched into a bird collection. This collage with its egg and bird reminds me of the need to let your creative eggs hatch, grow wings and fly.

re: Create Your Own Mixed-Media Bird Art - Plus a Giveaway

dejavucreations — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:20 GMT

love watching birds ... and bird art

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

Jamie Rosse — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:02 GMT

I've usually use tea to antique but another way is the hot iron burn or a candle to singe the edges- be careful they both work fast - keep a wet cloth close to stop the burn.

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

craftingmarfa — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:32:27 GMT

Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing. And thaks to the readers' comments as well. Their ideas are terrific as well.

re: Savvy Savings: Substitutions in Mixed-Media Art

ilove2dye — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:03:31 GMT

The best bone folder is a metal table spoon because it is rounded.

For in-expensive acrylic paint, go to Home Depot's paint department and buy the littlest samples of whatever color you want.....or get the basic colors and mix them.

Don't have the correct bowl size to make a circle?? Use a string and pencil to draw a circle in whatever size you want.

For artist's palettes use paper plates or paper bowls in addition to what is mentioned.

Need to dry something quickly??? Use your hair blow dryer.