The next catalogue tutorial is so big that I’ve had to do it in two parts. I have invented a new technique of catalogue carving. The first part is coming along below.
But I must tell you that the first glimpse of the new books - Stitching the Textured Surface by Lynda Monk and Carol Mcfee and my Stitches, Straps and Layers – can be seen on the d4daisy site. http://www.d4daisy.com/
For those who have requested it there is also a ‘Tell me when they’re ready’ button so we can email you when the books are available. I’d advise you to get on the list as I’m planning lots of prizes for those ordering on the first day – goody bags of materials, ATCs and postcards plus some pieces of work. Such excitement.
First the comments:
Thanks for the Easter wishes, Scissors
Heather – this catalogue is a bit like yours so might add inspiration
The leaves were actually printed on the cellophane Aussie Jo. They did a bit of a disappearing act when I zapped it with a heat gun, so I’m trying an iron.
Love the photos Genie
Becky –glad you like our bits of nonsense. Yes, we buried our catalogues in the autumn and there have been some hilarious incidents with them. More details on the d4daisy site – follow the links through to the free classes – you don’t need the passwords for the catalogue info.
A Bendy Catalogue
Perhaps undulating is a better description. Here is what it looked like at the beginning. It has been disinfected, dried and brushed. It has two interesting little dips for treasures. I want to work to a Celtic theme so I shall have to make them jewelled spirals, I think.
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Using a craft knife I carved the bottom into points that hung over the lower page.
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At this point it was discovered that shaving into the curves produced an interesting surface, resembling rock strata.
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Then it was out with the Hearty clay - papery stuff aka Model Soft or Model Magic. I flattened a walnut sized piece and pressed rubber stamps into it, using suitable swirly patterns and a Sherrill Kahn droopy bit that I'm fond of.
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This piece was pushed onto the left top corner of the catalogue. I used a little Golden Matte gel on the page to make it stick and then pressed the edges of the clay to mould it around the corner. The stamp was pressed into the edges where the pattern had been disturbed. This method is easier than sticking it first and then stamping but that is an option on awkward surfaces.
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Now off to the experiments box to find something to take the lower part down. Just the thing -a piece of water soluble paper reinforced with kozo fibres.
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I painted the Hearty at the top with acrylic paint in dark turquoise and black. When it was dry I used gold metallic wax. I will probably paint the papery areas like this too, but I'm keeping my options open at present.
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The bottom section already had some motifs but I added two Celtic ones by squashing a stencil into Hearty clay..
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This was applied to the papery surface by pressing the edges into the base and, when quite dry, doing some stitching. I left it a little flaky and lifting in some areas. It will be painted with acrylics to match the base.
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So that's where we are at the moment. the next blog, in a few days should see the finished piece.
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Hope you are enjoying these catalogue tales. They have been a bit of a marathon to write, but I'm learning lots. Can't see me teaching workshops on it though - the students would need 6 months notice.
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