3-D Glass Art

March 30, 2011

Layered Photo & Shadow Box

by Wendy Switzer

Supply List:

·         2 Picture frames – with sections built into the frame (or with sectioned matting)

·         6-8 copies of a favorite photo

·         Foam mounting squares/dots

·         E-6000 glue

·         Adhesive Runner

·         Misc memorabilia

·         Scissors

Instructions:

1.     Remove glass from all frames and clean well.

2.     Set one photo aside, this will be your back/foreground photo.

3.     Next, begin to cut out elements of your photo starting with the furthest items in the photo

4.     Continue to cut elements out of the photos until you have cut out the “closest” items.

5.     Begin to layer them in order…furthest to closest.

6.     Use foam dots to secure them to the project and to give them the 3-D effect.

7.     Secure both pieces of the glass into each frame.

8.     You will be gluing the frames back-to-back, so place the frames onto your work surface with the glass facing UP.  One will be your bottom piece and the other the top. 

9.     On the BOTTOM piece begin to place all of your elements (photo and memorabilia) facing up and secure them into place once you have them laid out as desired. NOTE: you can add a special message, saying, newspaper clipping, vinyl lettering, etc.

10.  Place second frame on top and make sure everything shows through as desired.

11.  Glue frames together and your project is ready to hang.  

3-D Glass Art

March 30, 2011

Layered Glass Art

by Wendy Switzer

Supply List:

·         5 Pictures frames (any size)

·         Foam mounting squares/dots

·         E-6000 glue

·         Adhesive Runner

·         Layering elements - Stickers, Photos, Die-cuts, etc.

·         Dry erase marker

Instructions:

1.     Remove glass from all frames and clean well.

2.     Number the glass pieces, 1-5.

3.     Stack them in numerical order…1 being on top.

4.     Select an element to use as your art.

5.     The bottom piece of glass with be where you will begin placing your art elements.

6.     Place all of your foreground pieces on the bottom piece of glass (#5)

7.     Place #4 on top and begin to add next layer of art pieces.

8.     Continue with each layer until all glass pieces and layers have been created

9.     Make sure all layers of glass and art pieces are in the places you desire and line up, when you place all of the glass on top of each other. 

10.  Next, separate all the glass pieces and on the TOPS of each glass piece, place foam dots in each corner of the glass.  Remove the top adhesive protectors and adhere each glass piece to the one below.

11.  Add adhesive to the inside edge of the frame so you are able to securely keep your glass art in place.

12.  Place your glass into the frame and press into place.  Let dry.

13.  Place another frame (same style as top frame) onto the back and glue into place as you did with the top frame. 

Guest Crafter - Lisa Schmidt

Today I welcomed Lisa Schmidt to the show and what an amazing talent she has.  She is the creator, designer and artist behind the beautiful work called Precious Piecings.

She surprised us all by doing custom pieces to resemble four of KUTV's anchors.  Mary and Ron were at the news desk, while Debbie was placed by the weather board and Casey...well, he was again found shirt-less! LOL  They were simply darling!  Lisa even presented each of them with their own completed layout! Needless to say they loved them!  AND she even took the time to create a "Utah's Crafty Chick" image...scissors, adhesive, markers and all!  Simply adorable!

Here is just a sample of some of her newest designs...

If you did not see the show or have never had the opportunity to see her wonderful paper piecings, then you are missing out! You can find all of her patterns on her website www.preciouspiecings.com.  I encourage you to take a look at the amazing gift Lisa has for designs which are simply "Precious"

THANKS Lisa for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

Well, I am going on my 15th day of being sick.  I have missed 2 weeks of doing my show now and it really is the pits! I am soooo looking forward to getting back to creating!  Hopefully SOOOOOOOON!!!!