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May 9th, 2008

how-to of the day - making silk paper, part four

 Time to work on the background!
I’m using standard artist’s canvas as the foundation layer for the background.  You can also use cotton fabric & quilt batting, or even work directly onto a stretched canvas.  Play around and see what you like best.
I show you the sketch I’m using to create the background in my last […]

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May 6th, 2008

how-to of the day - making silk paper, part three

When we last worked with our silk paper, it was still drying on a piece of mesh screen… have you peeled it off?
Now what do you do with it?
I’m going to attach mine to a piece of quilted canvas, and then stretch it onto a wooden stretcher (the way paintings are hung)   Now, that’s […]

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May 2nd, 2008

how-to of the day: making silk paper, part two

So how’s the silk paper looking? The last post ended with letting the paper dry overnight - it’s time to check it and see if it’s dry enough to peel off the screen. If it’s dry enough, the edges will feel firm and “crispy”. Unfortunately, my paper is still mushy, so I’m […]

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May 1st, 2008

how-to of the day: silk paper

I love making silk paper - it’s messy, wet and tons of fun to play with :-) Ready to get messy?
For this project I’m using raw silk in a “cap”, but you’ll probably find silk hankies (not to be confused with the kind you blow your nose with!) more easily. Meinke Toy has […]

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