Here are some details and full shots of the most recent silk paper collages. These photos were taken in the sunlight, where I tried to capture some of their sparkle and shine.
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An Adventure in Handmade Silk Paper
A few years ago I started collecting silk roving with no particular project in mind. I came across a tutorial on Judy Gula’s blog here. and decided to give silk paper making a try. Well, I have a LOT of roving, so lots of photos follow.
I collect materials that will likely end up in a project one day but there’s not always a plan. A lot of these materials have been waiting to come together in some way. I used silk roving, art yarn, Angelina fibers, Japanese metallic threads, paper, sequins, silk carrier rods, hat veils and glitter.
The “paper” is somewhat stiff, but is flexible like fiber. Some are more paper like but most feel like soft textiles. Originally I thought of them as paper that would later be embellished with embroidery and other collage elements. As I made more they became collages in and of themselves.
You made it to the end! Here’s a bonus. This is a LINK to a lovely Etsy shop where you can find Art Yarn Fiber Bundles. Here’s a LINK to the silk roving section of Judy Gula’s website.
Indigo Dye
Experiments with pre-reduced indigo dye.
The best thing about summer is that it’s the ideal time to dye fabric. This was my first time setting up an indigo dye vat. I love watching the fabric coming out of the vat with it’s strange green tint, then slowing changing into indigo as it hits the air.
Hi Sailor!
Today’s photos are from the Artistic Artifacts Paper Doll in a Shoe Workshop. The images we used are from Dover Publications and Paperwhimsy. The papers and mixed media elements are shared from my studio.
Every now and then a class feels magical. This was one of those times.
Paperwhimsy’s images always bring the magic to the day.
Talented, friendly, funny (Hi Sailor) artists add to the charm.
Feeling like kids playing is ridiculous fun.
My next scheduled workshop for Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria VA is Noir Magic on October 6, 2018
Stitch and Slash ATCs
Once a month many talented persons gather at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, VA. Part of the meeting is show and tell of new work. We also exchange ATCs, (2.5″ x 3.5″ artist trading cards) before the meeting. This month’s ATCs use the stitch and slash technique I found here. It was fun and a good way to use some of the fabric pieces I’ve collected.
Circus Performer Paper Dolls and a Paper Doll Workshop
Lover’s Eye Token Class Results
Gayle’s finished work
Crystal’s finished piece
Here is some of the wonderful work of my students from the most recent eye token class held at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria VA. My next class there will be in July and is art paper dolls.
In progress
In progress
In progress
If you would like to make a lover’s eye of your own, the forms are available from paperwhimsy.com. The eye collage sheet is here. 
Memorial Day 2018
