I got to work thinking about what kit components I could fake. In addition to patterned papers I thought I might have a go at making my own paperclips...
As always I started with a list and some sketches! And then gathered the bits I would need. used the wire from spiral bound note books that were finished. I found it quite hard to manipulate the wire with out having things to bend it around. I also found that cut ends needed to be sanded - I learnt that the hard way - ouch!
WARNING:
After giving myself a manicure I carried on with the paper fakes. These are the patterned papers in the original kit
I thought I could forge the pink ombre chevrons, the big polka dots, the yellow stripes (from the add on) and I was determined to try something with the 'round sided diamond shape' - not really sure what to call that!!
I had four wooden 'round sided diamond shapes' which I glued to an acrylic stamp block with temporary adhesive. I then used the stamp on scraps of white card to give the pattern (or a rough guesstimate of the pattern! I need to double up the stamping to get the exact pattern but haven't done that in these photos - doh!)
Next up was the chevron. I made a zig zag template from some thin card - see those triangles? They got saved and I'm sure will turn up later in the month... I have an idea!! Anyway, the template, some watered done gesso of varying strengths, and a sheet of pink card stock all got mixed up... results down the bottom.
Then for the polka dots I simply punched out some circles in the right colours and stuck then to a white off cut. I didn't make a whole sheet, just a snippet.
For the yellow stripes I used a ruler and white paint pen to mark out the pattern and filled in with some gesso. Easy.
Here they are;
Really pleased with the papers - less so with the clips but you live and learn. I also reminded myself how many shades of plain cardstock I have and how simple it is to make your own patterned papers. The polka dots could be in any colourway and, for that matter, any punched out shape. I might try butterflies next. Or stars. Right I'm off to play!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm glad you were able to soldier on, despite that dramatic nail injury:) LOL
ReplyDeleteVery creative.. thanks for sharing your tips.
ReplyDeleteAw, the clips look wonderful! I think, though, that you chose some difficult wire to manipulate - the stuff they use for those binding springs is quite tough! x
ReplyDeleteThe forged paper looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your "fakes" … especially that paper clip!!
ReplyDeleteClapping my hands over your counterfeits! I am still thinking of what I could use to try the paperclips - you almost need a grid of nails, or something... The papers I am swooning over - LOVE. Fab forgeries, my dear :~)
ReplyDeleteOh you are brave making your own paperclips!
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