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Comment by Diana Bracy on November 20, 2009 at 6:45pm

Yes, you are correct. It will be art that I don't intend to wash. I can wet it again and add more paper or paint to change the image a bit. I will leave it as is and maybe try to do more on my next project. Thanks for your interest. Smiles, Diana

Comment by Gina Delorenzi on November 19, 2009 at 6:17am

Hi Diana, about the paper fabric you made with Free Lunch Cafe, I assume that you would not be getting it wet. So if you used it in a textile art, then it would have to be something you don't intend to wash, Correct? Gina

Comment by Diana Bracy on November 18, 2009 at 8:28pm

This is a new mini class that I just finished fron Free Lunch Cafe. It is called Fabric paper or Paper fabric. I used muslin, stamped it with faces images, glued tissue paper and painted it with a transparent paint. It has the feel of a lightweight canvas.

I will use it in an art piece. I have two more lessons to go and I will post photos of my finished process. I am having fun learning all of these different techniques to use to build a stash for my mixed media or textile art.

Comment by Diana Bracy on November 12, 2009 at 11:39pm

Hi Rayela! The ones that I used with acrylic paint feels heavier and the fabric paint is softer. This is a little closer view.

Comment by Rayela Art on November 12, 2009 at 9:16pm

Interesting! I had not heard of using them either. What a great idea... Kind of looks like rice paper...

Comment by Diana Bracy on November 12, 2009 at 8:29pm

Suzan, you will love it. You can use it as ordinary fabric applique by using a fusible on back. It does not fray. You can stamp over them. You can print on top of them from your home printer and I am sure there are many more uses.

I started collecting them and wanted to use it as foundations, but had not done so. When this class came up, I just had to see what I could do with it. Some of the paint was kept in my supply drawer for quite a while and they all worked beautifully.

Caution: it is so addicting. I feel like doing more, but must move on to the next technique.

I "heard" that there is a great new book waiting to be published about these and it promises to show wonderful techniques. I am not sure if it is a secret for now, but I will let you know more as I find out more. Smiles, Diana

Comment by Suzan on November 12, 2009 at 8:14pm

Diana,
I had not seen this before! I have heard of people using dryer sheets as a foundation for foundation piecing. I hate throwing away the dryer sheets; now I have a good way to reuse/recycle!

Comment by Diana Bracy on November 12, 2009 at 7:45pm

Hi all, I have been working on small projects and learning a lot about fiber arts and mixed media art. The latest project that I have to show is painting dryer sheets. I do know that some of us share the lists, so some of you have seen it already. I am trying to make my rounds and vist more often.

These dryer sheets were from a class in October by Linda Matthews of The "Free Lunch Cafe". I used acrylic paint and fabric paint on these dryer sheets. I love them all. The image shows about 30 different colors. Each time I paint another one, it seems to be a different shade and fits in it's own spot. It is addicting. I did take photos that show them closer and named the paint that i used. If interested, let me know and I can send another photo and name the paint and color.

I intend to make a small art piece from the sheets and use my copy machine for photos to add to the piece.

This month, we are making fabric paper, using fabric, glue and tissue paper. I have stamped the fabric with ink images and will paint with the glue very soon. I still have to remove all of the items from my workspace from my painting before I can start the fabric paper.

More photos to come soon! I hope that everyone is have fun creating.

What is everyone working on now, or since we last got together? What have you planned for a future project?

Comment by Debbie Babin on September 20, 2009 at 1:41pm

I see the link for Joggles did not show up on my previous post:
www.joggles.com
Go to the tab for classes and scroll down until you see the take out box.

Comment by Debbie Babin on September 20, 2009 at 1:40pm

I have decided to join this group and see what is going on here. The Fiber Focus group is so diverse, I am constantly discovering new things.
I invite you to see my art work
I am currently re designing my website, so visit again soon as it will look totally different. I have a blog to but have found posting to be a hassle. When the website is complete the blog will be included and hopefully, I can stay on top of it better.
I have an online class coming up on Sept 30th. Offered on title: Think "outside" the Take out Box. 4 lessons, $45. This is a fun and whimsical project that utilizes "cotton/parchment"; which is paper bonded to muslin. This can be used to make many things. The box has very special contents as well. A cute little tray fits inside to hold 4 Faux sushi (fushi), which are very realistic! Check it out and consider joining me!

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