MaryJo McGraw: today in Couer d Alene at Creative Element

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

today in Couer d Alene at Creative Element

Altered Books Today at 4:30 bring a book you would like to alter and I will show you some fun techniques! call for more info 208-667-0813

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Diamond Glaze tips

* To avoid bubbles in DG hold the bottle upsidedown for at least 30
seconds.
*Seal your favorite techniques like Paper Mosaic, Stained glass.or
paper applique to keep the cut papers from lifting.
* Attach embellishments like raffia, plastic, beads ,metal or plastic
mesh, Mizuhiki cord, charms, glass, shells, ribbon,wood, buttons or
basically anything that you can attach with white or hot glues
* Use DG to create a dimensional look on any image printed or stamped
on paper. Apply directly from the bottle for height or use a small
paint brush and layer.
*DG will make colors appear deeper especially watercolored and markers
*DG can be mixed with many other craft products and art supplies like watercolor paints, dyes, glitters, Pearl Ex, any type of acrylic paints or mediums and any dry pigments.
* DG makes a nice clear thin glaze for a variety of products including cooked poly clays, water color, paper beads,shrink plastic, metal and embossed papers.
* Create your own glazes by mixing DG with dye reinker and Pearl Ex. This mix looks great on acetate
and other plastics and even on embossed papers
*DG makes fabulous Crytallina papers. Lay a small piece of tissue paper on a craft sheet. Mix DG with a small amount of dye reinker or acrylic paint. To this mix sprinkle and mix in Pearl Ex. Paint this mixture on the tissue add a bit of glitter or more Pearl EX. Let dry then peel off the craft sheet. the paper is see through but very tough, great for collage.
*DG is great for decopauge simply glue down the pieces with DG then apply two coats of DG over the top.
* DG can be used as a resin substitute in jewelry pieces or bottle caps. Add a photo copy or sticker to the bottom of a bezel or bottle cap. Fill with DG wait 24 hours. Dg will be clear for depth up to 1/4 inch.
*Create cool recycled plastics using DG over alcohol inks. Try this, cut a shape out of thick or heavy blister packaging. Apply alcohol inks to the plastic to change the color. Once dry apply a layer of DG or drizzle it wildly over the piece to create texture. Punch a small hole and attach it to a card with a brad or eyelet.
*Dress up old Christmas ornaments by dipping them in DG then rolling in glitter, glass beads or ROXs. Clear Roxs mixed with glitter and clear glass beads looks like snow.
*The new super thin applicator top is great for writing with DG then apply glitter or beads.

ONGOING CLASSES in the Coeur d'Alene /Spokane Area

All Mixed Media Classes at Creative Element Start at 4:30pm
All Mixed Media Classes at Spokane Art Start at 5:30pm
Call us at 208-667-0813
or 509-327-6622 Or catch me on Facebook

IN CDA IDAHO the first Tuesday of the month at CREATIVE ELEMENT MIX MEDIA MONTHLY STUDIO PLAY
Call us at 208-667-0813 for details
Join us at 4:30 and for only $10 check out a new medium or technique each month ...nothing to bring just drop in with your PLAY on!
This Month Feb 2012 Glass Bead GEL

Studio Play at Spokane Art Supply is at the Monroe St Location on the second WED of each month beginning at 5:30pm $10
FEB 2012 will be Glass Bead Gel TOO!
So if you miss it at one location you can join us at the other and not miss a trick!

Visual Journaling IT A FREE CLASS!

Join us every month for creative journaling techniques that can spur your imagination and add new ideas to all your artwork!
AT Spokane Art On Monroe Visual Journaling is on the first wed of the month

Feb 2012 Brown bag collage FUN !
oh and don't miss it
at Creative Element on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm!

THE 3rd Wed Spokane Art supply on Monroe we have our Mixed Media Stamp and Craft group. We again focus on new techniques in ALL medias and a lot of fun!

LAST but not LEAST Altered Books has moved to out CDA Idaho Store on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Join us at 4:30 for Altered book and more journal madness!!!!!!! Bring a hardcover old book and learn the ART of Change!

MaryJo McGraw

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

today in Couer d Alene at Creative Element

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