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Ancient Modern Beads

Steampunk Bird #2

I made these based on instructions in Ronna Sarvas Weltman's book, Ancient Modern (reviewed...

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Uploaded on Jul 9, 2009

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For last month's meeting of the Central Oklahoma Polymer Clay Guild, Nance talked about steampunk....

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Uploaded on Jul 8, 2009

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Alcohol Ink Postcards, Matte

Alcohol Ink Postcards with Shower Curtain

I made these postcards by applying alcohol inks to recycled paperboard. The paperboard surface isn't...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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On these postcards, I used a clear shower curtain instead of the plastic bag. You can see the flower...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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Alcohol Ink Postcards

Inking the Postcards

I used alcohol inks, recycled paperboard, and plastic bags to make these postcards. See...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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I'm adding the alcohol inks to the plastic bag surface of the paperboard. I'm using Pinana brand...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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Trimming the Plastic Bag

Putting Paperboard through Xyron

I adhered the plastic bag to my paperboard, then trimmed it down to the same size as the paperboard...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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I used my Xyron to adhere the plastic bag and paperboard layers. (You can use your own favorite...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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Paperboard & Plastic Bag

Alcohol Ink Postcards, Dark

Here's what you start with for the Alcohol Ink Recycled Postcards: paperboard and a plastic grocery...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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I purposefully made the ink on these postcards extra dark in an attempt to disguise the design on...

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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

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Billy & Sam: Father's Day 2009

Spider in my Lightbox

We went to an outdoor concert on Father's Day. We all had a nice time -- Sam especially...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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When you craft, you never know who's gonna show up to help!

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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Recycled Tissue Paper Postcard Variations

Stamping Postcards

Here's another set of postcards I made, this one using paper napkins. (See my Recycled Tissue Paper...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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You can stamp the top to give the postcards interesting designs. I'm stamping on top of the dried...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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Trimming Edges

Adding Top Layer of Glue

To trim the excess paper, turn it over and trim along the edge of the paperboard. (See my Recycled...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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Adding another layer of Mod Podge decoupage glue to the top of the design. This has a couple of...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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Antiquing with Walnut Ink

Gluing Tissue Paper to Paperboard

I sprayed Walnut Ink onto a paper towel, then dabbed it onto my postcard design. Since there were...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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If you're going for the crumpled look like I did, you don't have to worry too much about eliminating...

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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009

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