Today I played with this fun circle cutter to get perfect circle stencils for making monotypes. Do you like to freehand cut stencils or do you like punches and tools? Check out the details of the next session of Make Monotypes here.
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Easy 6 point Snowflake from Linda Germain on Vimeo.
Snow and I have an every changing relationship. For years, I was a ski pro and was out on the slopes every day from November to April.
Now that I am in the city, it is hard crusty stuff that takes up my parking space. However, as I type this teeny, tiny flakes are falling outside my window, and I kinda like them.
What do you think snowflakes as stencils or decoration—–hmmm? Well a friend of mine, Sandra Golbert, taught me how to cut the 6 pointed snowflake, and I made a quick video of the process. I did not know that real snowflakes have 6 points and not 8. Some true flake-lovers get quite annoyed by the 8 point “flake.”
It is easy to cut the 8 point flake because it is easy to fold the paper into quarters. The magic trick to the 6 point snowflake is accurately folding the paper into thirds.
Grab some copy paper and scissors, watch the video and Make it snow!
I have been playing with cutting simple stencils from paper. I like to keep the stencils small so they are easy to print with. The duct tape on the edges is a great way to stabilize the stencil and it gives you a nice border to block the transfer of unwanted ink.
Stencils are a great way of making prints without having a press. They are easy to clean and care for.
Make some stencils today and go and play!
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I had to take a breath and get a little balance in my day and life today. I tend to set goals and get excited and overwhelmed at the same time. Things get off kilter and I get to be not so happy. I think:
can all help to keep my balance.
What do you do to stay balanced?
Happy Printing!
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A friend, Catherine Worthington shared with me the wonders of freezer paper and I now have four rolls of the stuff in my studio. Try cutting some shapes and making some gelatin prints. Put the shiny slippery side down on the ink. I am also having fun with my new Canon powershot s100. Watch this video review by http://www.technobuffalo.com and you will want one too.
Quick video on the basics of gelatin printmaking
Gelatin printing artist trading cards – a short video
48 second slideshow of gelatin prints by linda germain and why she loves it.
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