Cloth Paper Scissors - January/February 2009 - (Page 30) John C. Campbell Folk School Since 1925 • Brasstown, NC tips I like to cut the heart slightly smaller than the full width of the wood piece so I can add decorative elements to each piece. 6. • While this is an easy project, it is time consuming. Consider doing 20 or more magnets at once to be more efficient. “This place is beautiful— the environment, the creative and flexible instructors, and the noncompetitive opportunity to stretch and grow.” —Rebecca S. Burgin, Student 2007 • Black gesso covers the wood wonderfully and provides a perfect seal for your acrylic paint, but it stains easily. Be sure to wear gloves during this process. Trust me on this one. • Watered-down super-heavy gel medium can be used instead of regular gel medium or Mod Podge; test different glues with your papers. You may find one works better, depending on the paper you use and what you are adhering it to. Book Arts Paper Arts Mixed Media Calligraphy Figurative Sculpture Printmaking Surface Design Embroidery Quilting Sewing Painting Drawing Weaving Spinnning Dyeing Basketry & much more! Weeklong and Weekend Classes On-campus housing Delicious meals To request a free catalog or register for a class, 10. 8. If you use an inkjet printer, spray clear acrylic spray onto the paper to seal the ink so it won’t smear with the gel medium. 7. • Instead of scrapbook paper, try using old letters (copy or original depending on your preference) or copyright-free images. • Create a Word document with your favorite affirmation words. This can be used in future projects quite easily. Simply change the font if you want a different look. • Cut up a variety of words to adhere to the magnets that can be arranged into a found poem later. • Pop the magnet into a card for a friend as a sweet treat, or use the magnets for gift swaps or as stocking stuffers during the holidays. www.folkschool.org 1.800.FOLK.SCH 9. C P S http://www.folkschool.org http://www.folkschool.org http://www.folkschool.org
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