Bead stitch spine
This is from one of Ali’s Thursday morning demos. Not a very good photo, as you can’t see the beads. I was moved to make it because I really like the effect of the...
Category: paper
Some experiments with paper
I’ve been experimenting with paper lately as part of my master plan to develop more content for my bookmaking.
Handmade paper from Share Studios
My order of Au Naturel handmade paper is in! Made right here in Ellsworth by local papermaker Stephanie Hare, of Share Studios. Beautifully wrapped. It’s so nice I’m going to have to overcome a...
Paper treatment
I am making papers. Using an interesting variation on paste paper that I learned at an online demo by book artist Suzanne Moore. She uses a methyl cellulose and matte medium mixture on wet...
Paper weaving
I used some of this shiny navy blue paper and some saved postcards to experiment with paper weaving. As demonstrated by Helen Hiebert in Ali Manning’s Thursday morning Facebook Live. Fun.
Prep for 100 days project
I decided to try a simple effort for my first 100 days project: paint a circle every day using watercolor. To give myself as few reasons as possible to avoid the daily effort, I...
Modular origami wreaths
Note to self: have a quick origami project ready at hand for the holidays. Make ornaments or garlands to give as gifts or slip into holiday greeting cards. This has been very satisfying. I...