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I have had this idea in my mind for a very long time and finally got together all of the components I needed to do some etching onto copper from my photographs. I settled on a salt water technique (using battery power) as I want to do it in a domestic environment and the idea of using slightly less toxic kitchen supplies appeals to me.
The first trial I did last night was better than I expected, but clearly far from perfect - the resist I'd used to transfer the design to the sheet to act as a mask for the etching wasn't up to the task and started to etch away itself in places and left me with a rather noisy and textured background around the image.
This was take 2 (having picked up a fabulous tip from a model makers forum) and it worked far, far better than I hoped. I'm astonished at the detail the etch has retained and the clarity of the edges - considering that it's only about an inch across. I'll work it into a pendant and antique it.
I've blogged about my new aventures in etching with some work in progress photos etc.
I attended a class given by Anne Conybeare yesterday at Westhope College during which we looked at the work of Andre Gurtler and Denise Lach.
We had a session using a "Cola pen" which was fun, and then we did some "nonsense writing" using a medium of our choice.
I enjoy writing with correction fluid, so this is what I used, and I then ran an ink wash over it. I used cheap brown paper for the backing.
I am now translating some of the marks into stitch and making a small book to showcase the samples.
Please see previous posts regarding the making of the face.
I have now coated the face with several layers of soy wax and then I padded it underneath before stitching it to the croched and knitted background.
This picture shows the extent of the moulding of the face.
Mixed media.
My Single Girl test block is about to become a real pillow! I've joined Meg's Finish It Up! Challenge! Between June 15th and August 15th, we are all committing to finishing up those w.i.p.s! {you can join any time, too!} Now..of course...I have more projects already waiting in the wings {okay maybe I cut a few pieces here and there} ...but first things first {sounds better than 'enough is enough'}, Yay! I have a deadline! My pillow is ready to be marked and hand stitched. I thought ecru...maybe light pistachio...but, I love the light coral! It has a nice blend with the pink and orange! It looks great with Dream On! And I'll add some green polkadot piping!
Here's the Finish It Up! group pool. And here's a recent photo to give you an idea of what I'll be finishing up.
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darkroom print. this was my first attempt at using filters in the darkroom. and my first attempt at using split grade printing. this was a 30 sec burn. 15 sec with 0 grade filter, and 15 sec with a 5 grade filter. still working on perfecting this print.
I want to improve my previous camera (www.flickr.com/photos/effixe/sets/72157601000121315/), so i have to design a new one.
i drew this out shape based on pictures i have seen of the abelson Omniscope but the guide film is different. It's made from polarized circular filters that will act as ball bearings with more frictions...
this first design (with illustrator...) lead me to learn SketchUp and now i'm working on it : www.flickr.com/photos/diy-effixe/6352411763/in/photostream/
Quilt top for the Doll Quilt Swap II. Made from fabric scraps I inherited from my Great Aunt Madeline.
(snapshot directly from inworld, Caliah Lyon's windlight settings, no postwork)
Since the release of Sayuri I've been working on a softer skin again, a softer version of Eva if you will. Though I try to make my skins look "real", I find my personal preference fighting that all the way, and I want to stick to the handdrawn/pastel look.
For the interested: The bikini is from Artilleri and the hair is from Fri.day