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Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

Archive for the ‘Technique Tuesday’ Category

December 2nd, 2008

Image transfer methods

Don’t forget that there are lots of other methods for doing image transfers here on Layers Upon Layers.  You can always find an up-to-date list in the Pages section in the right-hand sidebar, but here’s the list again, with the new Tilano transfer kit added :-)
Polymer medium transfer film
Paper image transfers - plain and photo paper
Fabric image […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

October 29th, 2008

Digital effects posts

I have posted so many different digital effects tips and tutorials (including those that mix physical and digital work) that I thought I’d better compile them all for future reference! Anytime you want to see all the updates to this post, you can find the link in the right-hand sidebar under “Pages”. There will […]

By Cyndi -- 3 comments

October 27th, 2008

Rusted fabric

Make Art Monday & Technique Tuesday…all rolled into one!
This technique is so simple that I don’t feel like waiting until tomorrow to show you how it’s done!
Take one well-rusted object:

Wrap it in a cloth that has been saturated with white vinegar and let it sit overnight:

Unwrap the cloth and hang it to finish drying. […]

By Cyndi -- 11 comments

October 22nd, 2008

Collage techniques

We’ve explored lots and lots of fun collage techniques here on Layers Upon Layers. I figured it was past time to compile some of the methods. This post doesn’t include all fo the techniques like image transfers and making background papers…those posts have been compiled elsewhere! You can always find an up-to-date […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

October 21st, 2008

Projects using leaves

Technique Tuesday!
I just can’t help it! As soon as the leaves start to turn, I’ve got to go outside and gather them up. You’d think that I’ve never seen colored leaves before, the way I have to hoard them.
I realized that I’ve done a lot of projects in the past that used […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

October 20th, 2008

Creating backgrounds for artwork

Here are some of my favorite methods for creating background papers to use in mixed media art, both physical and digital! You can find an up-to-date list of these techniques anytime by clicking on the link for Creating Backgrounds for Artwork in the sidebar under “Pages”.
A photographic collage
Multi-stamped background papers
Freezer paper background papers
Frottage background […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

October 14th, 2008

Simple mold making

HobbyCast has provided some videos showing simple casting techniques. Although they are using specific brand materials, I think this video and the “part 2″ video that they’ve put together give you a great overview of the basic process.
Tags: casting, Mixed Media, mold making, tutorials

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

October 13th, 2008

Image transfer methods

We’ve gone over a LOT of different methods for doing image transfers here on Layers Upon Layers, and I thought it might be handy to compile a list all in one place! You can always find an up-to-date list in the Pages section in the right-hand sidebar.
Polymer medium transfer film
Paper image transfers - plain […]

By Cyndi -- 12 comments

October 7th, 2008

Making a fabric collage with a digital image

Technique Tuesday
I love to use my digital images in physical work! I never have to worry about copyright issues. I know that my images can be as mundane or as bizarre as the situation calls for. But mostly, after spending a lot of time at the computer, I like to step away […]

By Cyndi -- 5 comments

September 30th, 2008

Making Ghost in the Wall (digital steps)

Technique Tuesday
Ghost in the Wall started as two texture studies that I shot in Venice, Italy this past spring. Here they are:

My files were digital to start out with, so I just worked with them as is in Photoshop. If you have physical film shots that you’d like to use, simply scan the […]

By Cyndi -- 9 comments