Over the weekend I mucked about with the shaving cream technique and thought I'd take a few in-process pictures to share (for further information be sure to see THIS post)...
This shows the shaving cream spread out on plastic (don't forget that step!!!!)
You can (hopefully) see the paint spread over the cream....
Here, it's been scraped using a plastic 12" ruler, removing the shaving cream/paint goop as much as possible. Be sure there's a garbage bag and a spare pair of hands nearby! This piece was done using wet fabric and the colours are quite muted (at least when still wet).
Below you can see (click to embiggen) the end results. The piece of fabric on the top was done using dry fabric and the one below was with the fabric moist. I would recommend using dampened fabric though because when it's dry it 'gobbles' up the shaving cream and it's harder to remove. The colours are more saturated using dry fabric. Sorry about the wrinkles but it still needs to be washed again before I press it really well. For now this is pressed to set the colour.
- THIS is a fun idea for a quilt (scroll down to see the full version)
- You might want to check THIS out because she's starting a year that sounds like great fun for us all.
- THIS looks like something that would be very useful to many of us.
- I looked at THESE and had a moment where I thought how much fun it would be to do one. And then I remembered I have noplace to put it and that moment left in a hurry. I would love to make a sewing/knitting shop with living quarters above. And if our granddaughter lived closer (or shipping costs weren't out of this world), think of the fun I could have.
Today's quote..."Never be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the Ark...professionals built the Titanic"
UPDATED TO ADD ANOTHER QUOTE OF THE DAY.... "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" - Martin Luther King Jr.“
It's surprising how much room miniatures take up. Also the materials you need to make them!
ReplyDeleteI know about adding another 'thing' to my already overflowing sewing room. I won't succumb (I don't think!) but it surely would be fun.
DeleteThat shaving cream technique is intriguing! And thanks for the link to the rose block tutorial.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun technique but be prepared for mess!
DeleteYour quotes are so apt!! I love how your shaving cream fabric came out!! Such lovely subtle colorations...beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI am keeping busy today and staying positive...hugs for a good week ahead for you and your DH , Julierose
I had to add the quote from MLK as an update because I just came across it this morning. Errands this morning for us and now I'm going to wrestle with setting up online banking.
DeleteVery subtle colours. Love the idea, but I don't think I have the patience for that.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's a fun process but I don't do it very often. This lot will last me for quite awhile.
DeleteI didn't know IKEA makes a dollhouse, so thanks for that rabbithole! Fortunately I satisfy my enchantment with 3D miniatures by following a couple of people online who do it so well I am not even tempted to try it myself :)
ReplyDeleteYes, they make a dollhouse and it's quite reasonably priced too. If only our grandie lived closer I'd so be making her one but I hate to think how much it would cost (or what state it would be in) if I shipped it.
DeleteOh wow, those colours turned out great! That is quite the process.
ReplyDeleteYes, the process is easy enough but time-consuming overall. I do like the way the fabric comes out in the end so it's worth it and I only do it once every couple of years.
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