soutache addiction

for my first project i did something symmetrical

which is a lot harder than it looks

for my second project i just let it evolve

with a little inspiration from pinterest

i think this will make a really nice pin

 



 

 



for my third project i went totally zentangle

doodling with cord

so much fun

 



an introduction to soutache

for months now i have been looking at samples of soutache on  pinterest

 it really fascinates me

i love looking at all the wonderful designs and trying to figure out the pattern

its been a long time since i've done any hand sewing

when i was a kid i was into embroidery and revamping my clothes

my friend carmi gave me some cord , stones and bead from dazzle-it

to experiment with

this was my first attempt

i think i'm addicted!

powertex angel

inspired by lucy anglin , she names her art work alphabetically,

my first angel  "agnes"

who has always been my muse for all my creations

 

using a one inch dowel , wooden base and plaster head

i created the body with foil, masking tape and gauze

armature wire for the wings base, covered with masking tape

paper decoration for the wings and a t-shirt for the dress

green powertex and copper colortricx metallic with easy varnish

 

pebeo paints with debbie cotton

a few weeks ago at the CHA retreat

one of our classes was with decorative paint artist

debbie cotton

an introduction to pebeo paints

 

debbie was wonderful to prepare our canvases with a butterfly design using "lead" paint

using three different types of paint vitrail, prisme and moon we were encouraged to

play with different combinations to see the reactions to each other

it took a few minutes but worth the wait

some took on a stained glass effect while others a marbled look

i loved the way everyone got such unique looks using the same supplies

 

class samples

leather bracelets

 

having fun creating for my friend carmi 

above, nappa leather from metal complex

(in colors i  would have never of thought to use but glad i did)

 



above a flat leather with a faux suede braid

below inspired by lovely knots book from dazzle it

wooden clasps

when i first saw these wooden clasps i thought "cool" but would i ever use them??

of course when put to the challenge by my friend carmi i did

using a mix of everything i could find

flat leather, faux suede, neo chain, fancy chain, and fire and ice beads

all found at john bead

 

CHA retreat part 2

i managed to arrive at kempenfelt  really early

i had a ton of unloading to do!

(I still don't know how i got all my supplies packed in my little bug)

with help from ava we got everything moved in and

 had a little time visiting and making some jewelry

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after my demo everyone got right to work

the smiles told me that it was going great!

I love creating "wax addicts"

thanks again to purple cows for the wonderful supply kits

it made it so easy for the students to create their art

and will be able to continue melting wax at home

and special thanks to madame pickwick for suppling all the canvases



 

just a few of my students showing off their creations!!

more student samples

I love how everyone put their own spin on it!!

CHA retreat

all packed and ready to go!

tomorrow  i am heading to barrie for our second annual CHA retreat

i will be teaching an encaustic class

a special thanks to my sponsor

purple cows

each student will receive a melt craft iron and 10 cubes of wax

and madame pickwick  for supplying each student with a canvas

how many art supplies can you fit in a bug??

25 irons, 250 cubes of wax, 25 canvases , 25 frames

pamphlet's, instruction booklets and collage kits

3 hot plates, 3 larger irons, 2 heat tools

table cloths, wax paper, extension cords and power bars

tons of samples, artwork and demo work

tool kit and extra supplies (just incase)

everything except the kitchen sink

plus my clothes and camera

and i still have room to spare!!

after playing with my own kit from purple cows

 it reminded me of my first experience with wax

back in 2003 i took a class with Claudine Hellmuth

since then ive grown and evolved

and this weekend i hope to inspire everyone 

and maybe create a few wax addicts!!

i will post class samples in my next post

helping out

my friend carmi made this instant glam bezel with vintage image a few weeks ago

i got the chance to help out and finish it for her

the green rhinestone's determined my color choice

(using flat leather from metal complex and eyelet and rivet setter)

and of course i got carried away and made a matching

bracelet and earrings