Artist trading cards are everywhere... These 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch works of art are a ton of fun to make. If you have never made one before, then this project is for you. Not only will we be using the photo transfer technique that I demonstrated in the last episode, but we see how easy it is to create a piece of art in this small format. I am sharing with you the items that I used for this project, but you may want to gather more... Look for:
- Scissors
- Card Stock
- Black and white picture printed on regular paper from your inkjet printer
- Gel medium
- Paint brushes
- Wax paper
- Yellow gesso
- Buff gesso
- Black StayzOn ink pad
- ATC stamp
- Texturing tool (pen cap will work)
- Color pencils or oil pastels
- Powder pigment
- Zig pens
- Paper towels
- Used/old dictionary
If you are interested in buying gesso Daniel Smith has a large assortment. Also, for those of you looking for a great source for collage images try the Flickr Collage Images group.
Just a note on this episode... Sorry for the poor lighting. I have moved into my studio (aka craft room) and am still trying to work it out. I think I may have to paint the room another color, invest in better lighting, or move the recording again. Ah well, I will get it eventually. Thanks for your patience. Please join me next time as we create a fun charm using shrink plastic.
**Congratulations to "LC" who is the winner of this episodes prize drawing. She gets to choose a prize from the prize gallery which will have prizes added as we go forward with each episode. If you are interested in winning, just enter a comment below the show notes with your name in the comment. Each episode I will draw a new name. It's just that easy!**
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Music provided by Paul Hyde and the band Tornow. For more information please email music@craftedby.us.
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