Spokane & Coeur d Alene Stampers: April 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2010

April club

WEd is already here.... well almost.... besides doing paper beads which will be our hands on project. I am going to demo the microwave kiln. Great way to do fused glass at home. don't miss it this month...
We still have the HUGE canvas sale going too so stock up for all those fun projects..even the littlest canvas' check this canvas box!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

tonight Studio Play

Metallic Inks well be going over a variety of thing to do with metallic inks surfaces to work on and more only $10 come and try before you buy!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Upcoming stuff this week and beyond

OK this week Studio Play our Mixed media group meets on Wed April 14th at 5:30 $10 come and try out Metallic inks on a variety of surfaces.Don't miss it you will learn a lot without having to invest in a new product....try before you buy!!!!

ALso this month
Next Wed April 21st at our Spokane Stampers meeting I will be demonstrating not only paper beads which you can try but the microwave fused glass! Do not miss it.

April 24th
My constantly requested class on TRANSFERS! this is just a day long class easy enough for beginners and intermediate mixed media folks alike. We will be doing a variety of transfers including polymer clay, beeswax,soft gel and several more
$50 I provide it all ( you can bring special color copies if you like)

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Altered Books in the VAlley today

Come Join us for Pastels and Pens (best of all its free) in Altered books today at the valley store on Sprague. Call for directions 509-892-0353 Just bring a book I bring everything else!We will talk about doodling in the ZENTANGLE STYLE! Hope to see you all there!

ongoing schedule

FIRST WED of each month at Spokane Art Supply DT 5:30pm

Visual Journaling
join us every month for creative journaling techniques that can spur your imagination and add new ideas to all your artwork!

Second & FourthThursdays CDA CREATIVE Element Visual Journaling

SECOND Wed of each month at Spokane Art Supply DT $10
STUDIO PLAY( mixed media fun) $10 learn a new mixed media technique to apply to any ART ARSENAL 5:30pm-7:30pm

Third Wed of each month Spokane Stampers Spokane Art Supply DTJoin us for a night of , cardmaking, stamping and altered art ideas, .... Its Free! 5:30pm-7:30pm check out our blog

www.spokanestampers.blogspot.com

TIPS from MaryJo

Diamond Glaze tips

* To avoid bubbles in DG hold the bottle upsidedown for at least 30
seconds.
*Seal your favorite techniques like Paper Mosaic, Stained glass.or
paper applique to keep the cut papers from lifting.
* Attach embellishments like raffia, plastic, beads ,metal or plastic
mesh, Mizuhiki cord, charms, glass, shells, ribbon,wood, buttons or
basically anything that you can attach with white or hot glues
* Use DG to create a dimensional look on any image printed or stamped
on paper. Apply directly from the bottle for height or use a small
paint brush and layer.
*DG will make colors appear deeper especially watercolored and markers
*DG can be mixed with many other craft products and art supplies like watercolor paints, dyes, glitters, Pearl Ex, any type of acrylic paints or mediums and any dry pigments.
* DG makes a nice clear thin glaze for a variety of products including cooked poly clays, water color, paper beads,shrink plastic, metal and embossed papers.
* Create your own glazes by mixing DG with dye reinker and Pearl Ex. This mix looks great on acetate
and other plastics and even on embossed papers
*DG makes fabulous Crytallina papers. Lay a small piece of tissue paper on a craft sheet. Mix DG with a small amount of dye reinker or acrylic paint. To this mix sprinkle and mix in Pearl Ex. Paint this mixture on the tissue add a bit of glitter or more Pearl EX. Let dry then peel off the craft sheet. the paper is see through but very tough, great for collage.
*DG is great for decopauge simply glue down the pieces with DG then apply two coats of DG over the top.
* DG can be used as a resin substitute in jewelry pieces or bottle caps. Add a photo copy or sticker to the bottom of a bezel or bottle cap. Fill with DG wait 24 hours. Dg will be clear for depth up to 1/4 inch.
*Create cool recycled plastics using DG over alcohol inks. Try this, cut a shape out of thick or heavy blister packaging. Apply alcohol inks to the plastic to change the color. Once dry apply a layer of DG or drizzle it wildly over the piece to create texture. Punch a small hole and attach it to a card with a brad or eyelet.
*Dress up old Christmas ornaments by dipping them in DG then rolling in glitter, glass beads or ROXs. Clear Roxs mixed with glitter and clear glass beads looks like snow.
*The new super thin applicator top is great for writing with DG then apply glitter or beads.

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