UTEE
Techniques
This is from a link i found which explains it better than i can lol
http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/tips/ultra-thick-embossing-enamel.html
First thing to know is that UTEE stands for Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, but specifically it is Suze Weinberg's Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. There are other versions of the same thing, by a variety of names, but the key thing is it is THICK and GRANULAR, rather than the fine grain embossing powder. You can try some UTEE techniques with the thinner powder, but you may not get a satisfactory result.
I particularly like the idea of building layers of UTEE on a transparency sheet then bending it to crack and using the chips in collage work - try stamping on it when cool! Also, try mixing Pearl-ex into UTEE for a very cool interference look.
With this card i used UTEE melted in a melting pot bought online and some craft shops
melting together colours and layers after applying each layer it can be fixed with a hot gun then applied VersaMark watermark stamp pad which leaves a sticky surface for the UTEE ,
Each layer i used a different colour so the last colour shows through in places .................
So beautiful,i love this technique!
I just wish my picture was better for you to see the lovely colours,i also stamped a butterfly into the UTEE .
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Altered Jigsaw Piece
Asian Glass Slide
As I am bored tonight,I thought I would give this an airing....... I created it a couple of years ago,which might be interesting for some of my Arty pals lol
Asian Girl
Glass Slide
Another passion of mine is creating art work under glass ,have a look at this link to inspire you ! It did me....
http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/cp.html
Basic instructions and tipsYou'll need microscope glass slides 1x3"collages of the same sizecopper tape (from stained glass suppliers) 1/4" wide
I had mine made to size at a glaziers i also used real lead on a roll self adesive as my glass was thicker than above,and a larger area to cover.
First off i painted the backing piece of glass in acrylic...after that i rubberstamped my lady onto the front glass and painted her with glass paints ,which you can purchase in Art shops........
Then fixing the 2 glass pieces together back and front and proceeded to wind the lead around pinching it in as i went with plyers,this is quite a tough job lol,
but you can get nice patterns on the lead if you so wish.
then comes the difficult part !soldering the hanging ring at the top which i used a keychain ring,please be careful attempting this as i did burn my finger at one stage !
Lastly braiding with beads to hang down........my friends love these and one friend has them hanging from her curtain pole in the window,where they catch the light.
There are so many possibilities and artistic ideas for these,i love to do vintage ladies with lace they look really nice.
Asian Girl
Glass Slide
Another passion of mine is creating art work under glass ,have a look at this link to inspire you ! It did me....
http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/cp.html
Basic instructions and tipsYou'll need microscope glass slides 1x3"collages of the same sizecopper tape (from stained glass suppliers) 1/4" wide
I had mine made to size at a glaziers i also used real lead on a roll self adesive as my glass was thicker than above,and a larger area to cover.
First off i painted the backing piece of glass in acrylic...after that i rubberstamped my lady onto the front glass and painted her with glass paints ,which you can purchase in Art shops........
Then fixing the 2 glass pieces together back and front and proceeded to wind the lead around pinching it in as i went with plyers,this is quite a tough job lol,
but you can get nice patterns on the lead if you so wish.
then comes the difficult part !soldering the hanging ring at the top which i used a keychain ring,please be careful attempting this as i did burn my finger at one stage !
Lastly braiding with beads to hang down........my friends love these and one friend has them hanging from her curtain pole in the window,where they catch the light.
There are so many possibilities and artistic ideas for these,i love to do vintage ladies with lace they look really nice.
Saturday, 13 December 2008
Friday, 12 December 2008
Draw Winners for My Christmas Giveaways !
The winners are ...................................
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The Altered book goes to............... Sherry in the UK
The ATC's to..................... Arlene in the USA !!
Thankyou for all your comments and taking part in my first giveaways, I enjoyed doing it.
Its getting me into the spirit of Christmas giving,and my thanks to all you ladies for all the pleasure you have given me this year trading and chatting about our Art ! Its been fun !
and of course all your lovely comments make it all worthwhile. xxx
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The Altered book goes to............... Sherry in the UK
The ATC's to..................... Arlene in the USA !!
Thankyou for all your comments and taking part in my first giveaways, I enjoyed doing it.
Its getting me into the spirit of Christmas giving,and my thanks to all you ladies for all the pleasure you have given me this year trading and chatting about our Art ! Its been fun !
and of course all your lovely comments make it all worthwhile. xxx
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
Friday Challenge Dream.
Friday Challenge for..........
http://www.artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/
This lovely lady was chosen to challenge us this week,I decided to do another Gothic Arch page for my book.
I started by making my background with Glimmer Mist "Snow Angel" also Raspberry (sprays by Sticky Fingers)the colours have not scanned in to well......then I spritz over with gold (spray by Sticky Fingers also),next i stamped my image,I wanted to try and portray her inner self as she dreams,then collaged the lady image,coloured with Stardust pens,added the diecut flowers and brads,also the gems at the top...embossed the edges in pink cosmic shimmers ......she is quite glittery lol.
http://www.artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/
This lovely lady was chosen to challenge us this week,I decided to do another Gothic Arch page for my book.
I started by making my background with Glimmer Mist "Snow Angel" also Raspberry (sprays by Sticky Fingers)the colours have not scanned in to well......then I spritz over with gold (spray by Sticky Fingers also),next i stamped my image,I wanted to try and portray her inner self as she dreams,then collaged the lady image,coloured with Stardust pens,added the diecut flowers and brads,also the gems at the top...embossed the edges in pink cosmic shimmers ......she is quite glittery lol.
Theme Thursday Challenge
Saturday, 6 December 2008
My Blog Giveaways for Christmas !
2 Original ATC Watercolours......................................
Inside Page of Altered Book
I am giving away 2 Original watercolour ATC;s all my own work of course lol........ also an Altered Book !
So if you are interested, comment on my blog within the next week , I will be picking 2 winners one for the book, the other for the 2 ATC;s. from the first 10 comments !( The names will be drawn by lucky dip)
Please leave your Blog address or where i can contact you,I will post the winner's on my blog this time next week Saturday 13th Dec.
Happy Christmas everyone !!
I am giving away 2 Original watercolour ATC;s all my own work of course lol........ also an Altered Book !
So if you are interested, comment on my blog within the next week , I will be picking 2 winners one for the book, the other for the 2 ATC;s. from the first 10 comments !( The names will be drawn by lucky dip)
Please leave your Blog address or where i can contact you,I will post the winner's on my blog this time next week Saturday 13th Dec.
Happy Christmas everyone !!
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Chrysti's 29 Days of Giving !
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill.....ArtByChrysti says: I'm starting the First Installment of 29 days of giving - come to my main blog, to read all about it -- win a $100 Gift Certificate, and more! I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it!
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Friendly Plastic Pendant
Altered RummiKub Pendant
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Baby First Xmas Card
For baby;s first Christmas,thankyou Margaret(mamma group) for bauble template......White card stock with silver mirror card embossed with Xmas tree cuttlebug folder, gems added,baby pic covered with acetate on disc,then layered onto sparkled bauble which i glittered with Mod Podge.Santa stamped and silver embossed then coloured,text done on PC.Merry Christmas ,stamped and embossed.
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