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.