Mar 5
This is a video tutorial I did for Ali Edwards’ blog. For her Tuesday Tutorials. This tutorial explores several easy ways of turning the trash in your home, into tools for art making. All of these techniques are easy, cheap, and environmentally friendly!
Create your own art journal with pages made from your collected scrap papers.
Award winning author and metal clay artist Sherri Haab has done all the research so you don’t have to! In her DVD, Sherri discusses the tools and techniques you will need to create rings, earrings, pendants and more. Sherri discusses how to care for your clay and keep it from drying out, how to size your ring, create patinas, build your own molds, set stones, and create professional looking links. You will be able to commemorate occasions, personalize gifts and create jewelry to complement …
Clip from Robert Dancik’s DVD, “Faux Bone Jewelry: Tools and Techniques” DVD description: Expand your jewelry and mixed media art with the limitless possibilities of Faux Bone. This non-toxic and seemingly indestructible material has the look of bone but is completely animal-free. In this workshop, innovative jewelry artist Robert Dancik provides a great introduction to Faux Bone and jewelry making basics. Robert introduces jewelry tools and the basics of shaping Faux Bone with lessons on …
It is well known that face painting is loved by kids, you only have to look around at a birthday party or event and you will see their happy faces. It will make you smile seeing them with their painted faces and knowing how easily they can be created. There are many ways to learn face painting even if you have never done it before.
The best thing to do is start straight away! Start by looking for face painting tutorials. You will find that if you go online there are many sites with face painting tutorials that you simply have to copy, step by step and by the end you will have a finished face that will look like a pro painted it.
There will be different types of tutorials but the best will be shown on video so you can simply follow the instructions and you can actually see what the person is doing. Video also give you the added benefit of rewinding and watching it again until it has been mastered.
Face painting tutorials are useful for getting the correct colors for the designs and also advice and tips on the best types of brushes and sponges to use. They will also explain the best practices and ways to keep your tools clean and last longer.
Tutorials meant for the beginners will help you with very simple designs including a step by step guide and what to do next. All you have to do is follow the instructions and see a different face emerge in front of your eyes! Practice from the tutorials and try out different things. One big tip for you though…go for the best and FDA approved face paints and enjoy your new found passion!
Kelly Van Dorn is well known in the face painting industry and has recently revamped her web site Face Painting Designs.com. She has added free designs, tips and skills as well as face painting tutorials. Go to her site now and get your free videos and designs.
EXCLUSIVE: Assistant Ryan Muller at Judy Pfaffs studio in Tivoli, New York. Balancing intense planning with improvisational decision-making, Judy Pfaff creates exuberant, sprawling sculptures and installations that weave landscape, architecture, and synthetic color into a tense yet organic whole. A pioneer of installation art in the 1970s, Pfaff synthesizes sculpture, painting, and architecture into dynamic environments in which space seems to expand and collapse, fluctuating between two and …
Making great candles is easy when you have the right candle making jars. However there are some things that need to be done to get your jar to work. You can get a candle making jar to work for you when using some helpful tips.
It will be important to focus on using glass when getting a jar for a candle. Glass is capable of dealing with the heat that comes from the flame on the candle. Plastic materials will generally not work for you. These materials can melt in many instances.
Any type of glass material can be used as a jar. These materials can include drink glasses, glass pots and even dessert containers. No matter what you are using you should be sure that the material is durable. If the glass is chipped or could break apart then you should not use it for your jar.
When preparing your candle making jar you will need to be sure that the jar is clean. A clean jar will be one that can handle more wax. This is thanks to debris and materials from inside of the jar being cleaned out. It also allows for an easier surface for the wick to be placed in.
The last part of getting a jar ready involves getting the wick into the jar. The placement of the wick will be important for your jar. When you get the wick base into the jar it should be placed on a flat surface. This is so it can keep from falling over when the wax does get poured into the jar. Be sure that the wick is straight so it will not contact the jar when it is lit.
Candle making jars can come in a variety of different forms. However you will need to work to get the jar to work properly through some processes. When getting one of these ready it will help to look for getting the jar to be cleaned. Be sure to watch for how the wick is being handled too.
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Inexpensive item like paper can be used to make amazing paper sculpture that are unbelievably fine. There are many such paper crafts that make it possible. One of them is Quilling which, although, is a centuries old craft but somehow got extinct. However, this art of paper quilling has again become popular, thanks to the creativity of the people of our times.
What is Quilling?
Quilling is the art of combining narrow strips of paper into beautiful arrangements. It is the art of rolling, shaping, gluing and decorating strips of paper. It is also known as paper filigree or paper quilling. The important fact is that it can be done with very simple tools.
Tools Needed for Quilling
Some basic tools needed for quilling are paper, glue, tweezers and scissors.
Stripes of Paper: Quilling papers can be found at any arts and crafts store or you can cut your own at the initial stages from scrap paper just to make your hands habitual with quilling! The ready made quilling paper comes in narrow i.e. 1/16 inch, standard i.e. 1/8 inch, wide i.e. ¼ inch and extra wide i.e. ½ inch. The length of these strips range from 17 to 25 inches. You can find a variety of colors including metallic, two toned and graduated tones. However, ideal paper is the one that rolls easily and smoothly, and holds its shape well when released. Glue: The glue should be white craft glue that dries clear. A small glue bottle with a nozzle makes it easy to apply the glue exactly where you want. While working, keep the bottle upside down in a small jar with a scrap of wet paper towel in the bottom. Tweezers: Eyebrow tweezers work well to hold paper strips. However, you can even get tweezers with narrow point, as fine as possible, without any ridged surface that could crumple the paper. They can be found at any good crafts store. Sharp Scissors: required for trimming ends of strips, fringing flowers etc. A Flat Surface: to work on, preferably plastic or something similar.
You can even get a quilling tool which is a long needle with a slot in the end. This needle is set into a handle. The paper is inserted in the slot, pulled to its end, and the tool is rotated in the hand while the other hand gently guides the paper until all is wound around the needle. The paper is slipped off the tool, either before or after adding a dab of glue to the end. Many shapes thus created are then combined to form a design. Afterwards, as you are comfortable with the art, you can use a needle tool. The larger the handle on the tool, the less strain and stress on the hand.
How to do quilling?
In the beginning, you can start making some of the simple designs. A V-shape design involves folding the strip of paper in half and rolling the ends of the outside of the paper around the quill. You have to roll the paper away from the inner crease. Feelers involve rolling only part of the strip of paper. You leave the rest of the strip straight. You can make this design by folding the strip in half or by using an in-folded strip. Coiling the paper loosely or very tightly around the quill will make a peacock eye. A petal can be made in the same way by bending the pinched part to one side. Follow the paper quilling instructions to make fabulous paper sculptures!
For more information about paper sculpture making tools like scissors, paper, glue, tweezers etc.
EXCLUSIVE: Lari Pittman painting Palace (2006) in his Los Angeles studio. Inspired by commercial advertising, folk art, and decorative traditions, Lari Pittman’s meticulously layered paintings transform pattern and signage into luxurious scenes. Meditations on romantic love, violence, and mortality, his work demonstrates the complementary nature of beauty and suffering, pain and pleasure. In a manner both visually gripping and psychologically strange, Pittman’s hallucinatory works reference …
Andy Maclachlan of Chainsawcraft.com makes a sculpture of an Owl behind his house in Rashfield, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland. This film shows how a beautiful, detailed sculpture emerges from a tree that had blown over in the Argyll Forest. This film and Andy’s website were produced by Murdo Ross of DesigningScotland.com
Illuminati? Who leads it? The Charismatic movement / Chuck Smith / Jesus Rock / John Birch Society / Freemasons, purpose of Rock Music In the early 1970′s John Todd came into the Christian scene announcing that he was a former member of the Illuminati and involved in the occult before being saved by Jesus Christ. He made serveral appearances and audio tapes within the Christian community warning of the plans of the Illuminati before he was framed, imprisoned, drugged in jail and sent to a …
Illuminati? Who leads it? The Charismatic movement / Chuck Smith / Jesus Rock / John Birch Society / Freemasons, purpose of Rock Music In the early 1970′s John Todd came into the Christian scene announcing that he was a former member of the Illuminati and involved in the occult before being saved by Jesus Christ. He made serveral appearances and audio tapes within the Christian community warning of the plans of the Illuminati before he was framed, imprisoned, drugged in jail and sent to a …
The use of candles as decors has become a widespread fad. Now, not only are candles the plain-looking and odorless wax molds used for lighting. They have now become therapeutic adornments inside rooms and for setting the mood during fancy dinners.
With the great demand for fragrant and stylish candles, their prices have also gone up. Many people have resorted to making their own to cut the cost and to personalize the candles as well. Some have even turned their candle making hobbies into businesses. With this emerging trend, it is better not to be left behind. So here are easy steps on candle making.
First, have the materials ready. The basics for candle making are wax, wicks, dye and molds. But if you want to add scent to your candles, then purchase some fragrance oils. To melt the wax, a double boiler may be used. A regular kettle will suffice if you do not want your double boiler smelling of wax.
After securing all the materials, you may now begin with the candle making. First, melt the wax in a container. Make sure that the stove you use is one that has temperature control. Wax cannot be subjected to extreme heat since it is capable of bursting. Candle wax is usually accompanied by instructions on how to melt it. Gel wax melts differently than the regular solid wax. You may also ask the store for further tips.
After carefully melting the wax, add the dye. Only a small amount is needed lest you want a very dark candle. Pour the wax on the container or molds. Use an aluminum cup or glass when transferring the melted wax. Make sure you do this with utmost caution since melted wax is very hot.
Before setting aside the mold with melted wax for cooling, place a small amount of fragrance oil. For highly concentrated oils, a few drops will suffice. Place the wick in the middle of the wax. Secure this with a clipping pin, heavy enough to stay in its position. Place the molds in a cool dry location for the wax to harden fast.
You may also do layering of colors. This is done by pouring pre-colored wax into the mold but leaving extra space for other wax. The second (or third) wax must be of a different color. The wax will not mix with each other if poured very slowly.
For decorations, use your imagination. Make use of things around you like dried leaves or colorful ribbons. Keep in mind that it must not be too distracting to look at. After all, candles should give a relaxing feel even when they are not lighted.
A photo essay about MT Liggett an eccentric artist from Mullinville, KS.
Vibrant and livable Southern city is what Fairhope is usual describe by local residents and tourist. Fairhope is located high up the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. It has lovely parks rich with live oaks and a beautiful view of the Mobile Bay. Local residents and the tourist enjoy taking their dinner and taking a stroll around the Fairhope downtown.
Enjoy the beginning of spring by joining the 57th annual Arts and Crafts Festival at Fairhope which is sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. The festival will start on March 20, 21 and 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There is no admission fee to enjoy the festival.
200 exhibitors are expected to join the festival with prestigious juries to judge their works of art. The festival is also expected to have around 250,000 visitors just like the same amount of visitors last year. There will be live music played by local and national artist and while you are enjoying the music. There are also local and national unique cuisines to enjoy.
On March 21 and 22 at the K-1 Center there will also be the 57th Annual Model Train Show. Let the kid in you enjoy your dream coming true of buying different types of train, trains that will be sold by around 80 designers and makers. Or you can attend a talk about the dangers of gambling ones life just to cross the railroad.
There is also a shuttle service by BRATS (Baldwin County Area Transportation System) from the Plantation Pointe Shopping Center, Eastern Shore Village Shopping Center and Ecor Rouge Place. All of the parking is free and the locations are less than a five-minute ride away.
In Nevada you will find the 115,000 square foot casino, Reno Hilton. Rene Hilton is considered as the finest in the area with a great festival ground that holds one of the greatest events in April. You can expect excellent food, the finest wine and jazz music all available in one roof.
On April 30, 2009 there will the Reno/Tahoe Wine, Food and Jazz Festival. This is considered as the most spectacular event of the year. It will bring a vast number of tourists in the city with one common goalto live the life and enjoy the pleasures the Nevada desserts brings.
The Reno/Tahoe Wine, Food and Jazz Festival will not disappoint the tourist. There will be a great amount of fine wines coming from all part of the world and a soothing jazz music to entertain the tourist. There will be a feature of different cuisine dishes coming from different cultures to satisfy the tourist appetite.
For the culinary enthusiasts and even the newbie, there is a programme of culinary demonstration and workshops. This will be a great chance to sharpen your cooking skills. So learn gourmet preparation from exceptional Chefs in one of the cooking workshops and surprise your family and friends with new exciting recipes.
The Reno Hilton has also a new hotspot, The Garage. It offers live music and dancing almost nightly. So at nightfall, bring out your hyper body rhythm and dance the night away at The Garage. Another highlight is a lavish stage production featured in the Reno Hilton Theater.
The Reno/Tahoe Wine, Food and Jazz Festival are 1.5 miles from the Reno Tahoe International Airport and 3 miles from downtown Reno. It will not be hard for any tourist to visit the festival. So if you do plan to take a vacation soon then maybe this festival is for you.
May 7
ABAC Arts Connection will be having their Arts in Black Festival on March 30 to April 4, 2009. It is a resource center, a presenter and a coordinator. Where all kings of artist, visitor and community look at when it comes to good quality art. ABAC Art Connection has annual affairs like Love Affair that will be on April, Fiesta del Pueblo on early October and Multi-county Professional performance and Art in Black is one of these annual events.
On of the opportunities that ABAC Art Connection offers is Art in Education. They have workshops in schools to teach our children about art by ABAC artist. They believe that art gives a helping hand in getting good grades. That art has a significant impact on math, science and creative thinking.
The ABAC Art Connection believes in national heritage and history. They will present visual exhibits of national, regional and local art regarding local and national historic sites.
This festival will be a weeks event with the show times on Mondays to Fridays 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., on Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and on Sunday it is 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Arts in Black will be held at Fulwood Park, Tifton, Georgia. The festivals admission fee is free for the public and there will be enough parking space for everyone there will be no parking fee.
The Art in Black is in celebration of the African American culture and heritage this is shown through the art and craft that the artist will make available. There will also be workshops in schools to promote the Art in Education. A parade on Saturday and for Sunday there will be Poetry Contest. There will also be a lot of music to entertain you and you can also enjoy the health fair.
On April 18, 2009 there will be a 2nd Annual Christ Chapel Academy Vendor Fair. The location of the fair will be at the Christ Chapel, 13909 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. The Christ Chapel Academy Vendor fair will be an indoor and juried event that will feature fine crafts and arts.
On April 18 from 7:30 to 8:45 A.M. vendors will be allowed to set up their booths. By 9:00 A.M. the fair will open and close by 3:00 P.M. There will be a free admission fee and door prizes ticket can be bought at the door.
The parking spaces will be free for all the visitors and vendors. Visitors will use the church parking lot while the vendors will use the far end church parking lot. RV parking is not allowed on site. The public restroom is available at the gym.
The vendors will be provided with electricity by the promoters but there will be an additional fee of $5.00. The handling out of the electricity will be first come first serve basis. Tables and chairs will also be provided but with a $10.00 fee. Vendors who are interested to join there will be a jury fee of $25.00.
The promoters will not need vendors who will display Juice Plus, Xango, Stampin’ Up, Mary Kay, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, Southern Living at Home, Tupperware, United First Financial. What they are looking for are vendors that have a unique and handmade crafts and arts. The vendors space fee is $25.00 per booth.
The 2nd Annual Christ Chapel Academy Vendor Fair will be advertised by putting ads at the local newspaper, church bulletin and posting ads at the websites online. There will be flyers distributed around the area. The banners will be posted on the road sign coming in and out of the city.
Bossier City, Louisiana is having their Shop Til You Drop Arts, Craft and Gift Show on March 28 to March 29. The show will be at Bossier Civic Center and will open from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on March 28 and on March 29 the show will start from 11:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The admission will be $2.00 but the admission is free for children below 12 years old. There will be door prizes given every hour.
70 craft makers and retailers selected by the promoters by the good quality, diverse variety and uniqueness of their hand made crafts. There are handmade crafts like arts, crafts, jewelry, children’s items, handbags, and even tasty food. This is to ensure that the best craft makers and retailers will be together in one roof to give the customers more options when they shop.
The promoter guarantee the vendors that they will get the lowest booth rental and a lot of advertisement. To ensure that the craft show will be safe for their customers the promoters have made some rules and regulation that the vendors will need to follow. With all the precaution made the vendors and customers will be ensured to get the most out of the fairs flow.
No Tax Id number will be needed for new small businesses or first time exhibitors. A State & Parish Tax envelope will be distributed on Sunday morning. The vendors will just need to fill-up the information found in front of the envelope and put in the envelope all the tax they have collected form their sales. This envelope will then be picked up by the Tax department at the end of the show. The envelopes will not be mailed or dropped off.
This will be the third year that the Semi YMCA Cudahy Vendor Extravaganza has been held. For this year it will be at the YMCA Cudahy, 3244 East College, Cudahy, WI 53110 on April 25, 2009. This is a fundraising that will feature fine crafts and arts work.
The promoters will be donating a portion of the event to the Strong Kids Campaign. There will be a free admission fee for the public. At the YMCA parking lot it will be a free parking for all visitors and vendors. Inside the YMCA building is where the public restrooms are located.
The event will officially open by 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. The vendors will be allowed to set up their booth at the same day from 7:30 A.M. until the event official opens. The promoters will not allow vendors to pack up before the event ends.
For the raffle draw the promoters are requesting the vendors to donate an item for the raffle draw. The item must be submitted to the promoters by 8:30 A.M. A raffle ticket stab will in turn be given to the vendor. The vendors will give a raffle ticket to all visitors who purchases from them. Kalahari will also donate a gift certificate for the raffle draw.
The promoters will advertise the Semi YMCA Cudahy Vendor Extravaganza by posting ads at the event list marquee. YMCA members will also be email an 8×10 invitation and a postcard. The promoters request the member to send these invitations to their families and friends. There will also be flyers distributed around the area.
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