I'm currently engaged in commissioned work for a luxury hotel - at 28 pieces its the biggest commission I've ever know - and I'm not at liberty to share any images of it. So all the showing off I get to do is in that last sentence. However, there is a lull in artwork proceedings at the moment, so here’s a photoshop bonanza of step by step pics following the making of Puppy's new couch step! Time wasting!
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Advice and how-to time
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Vionnet paper dolls. Instant gift!
Another year's end, another paper doll gift to give.
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DIY gift: Mickey Mouse with lace ears t-shirt
Christmas is coming, now now now. The frightening onward march of time that leads inexorably to actually having to sort out gifts for like, everyone, at Christmas, is NOW.
So I've made a few gifts with fabric, paint & lace applique which should cover most of the girl portion of my gift list, PHEW.
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DIY patchwork tree baubles
So as far as Christmas DIY's go, this one is acceptably anti-horrid (seriously, what is WITH that red & green?? It's just weird.) and most importantly, cheap. Granny Corner approves of cheap. Also jewellery, GC really, really believes in that.
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Mini sculpture gallery; chapter 4: diorama/gallery/backdrop/display/set
Time to bring all the bits I've made together: the diorama/gallery style displays and the maquette/mini sculptures. Results!
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Mini sculpture gallery; chapter 3: mini timber sculptures
THIS chapter is about making the jolly little balsa wood sculpture pieces to inhabit my dioramas. And this is a really interesting chapter too.
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Gilding a canvas
Tutorial: gilding a canvas
Wondering how to gild with imitation gold leaf? Here I'll take you through gilding a canvas, ready for use as the base/background for an artwork...
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Da MAN. Complete with guitar & harmonica. And hair.
My Little Bob Dylan - customised MLP!
The first pony to be customized in this series of three, is My Little Bob Dylan.
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My Little Pony Projects: customised MLP!
My Little Pony. Sure you know it!
Making a customised pony? Oh yeah.
...It's a whole sub-culture out there people, do try & keep up.
See, as I'm a model-maker/sculptor at heart, this project was an irresistible lure as I found myself embroiled in Pony-world via two unexpected sources...
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Tutorial: Paper Doll stand
Paper Dolls: make them stand up. Here's a tutorial on making my flat folding stand...
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Paper Dolls: the stylish gift. Part 2: making the content
Last post showed making the folders themselves. Now, onto furnishing them with the cool gear...
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Paper Dolls: the stylish gift. Part 1, making the presentation folders
Paper Dolls in stylish folders, containing the doll on a folding stand as well as all their clothes! Many designer outfits! Yay!
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