Covered in tiny, multicolored spikes of acrylic paint, Dan Lam‘s oozing sculptures seem nearly radioactive, glowing as if lit by some unnatural source. The pieces are intended to sit at the edge of a ledge or against a wall, appearing to be pulled by gravity towards the earth. To create these alien-like beings Lam uses polyurethane foam and epoxy resin as a base. Letting the foam grow on its own, she guides the form only slightly, letting drips happen organically. More
Inspired by a location in my story, I used cardboard, paper towel rolls, and foam board (all recycled of course) to construct my 28th cardboard castle I've
Carving XPS foam can be a fun and creative process, and it's a great way to transform a simple sheet of foam into intricate sculptures or props. Here are the basic steps to get you started on your XPS foam carving journey:
Below are the first two works for the $25 small art project: sewn paper, consumer packaging and cardboard, mounted on lollipop sticks and foam core, approx. 7" x 7" watercolor on watercolor paper, foam core and straight pins, mounted on foam core, approx. 7" x 7"
I found these beautiful paper plate circles via Fine Little Day . Doesn't this look like a fun project? The photos are from Fem Manual...
I love cherry blossoms. Growing up outside of Washington, DC, the cherry blossoms have always meant so much to me--they are spring, they are international peace, and they home --wherever you may be. So, I get very excited about cherry blossom season (also known as spring), and try to do as many related activities as possible. I found a great paper bag tree craft from Pickadilly Charm on Pinterest and thought 'Oh, my girls would love to do something like that for Cherry Blossom season!' And so we did! Pickadilly Charm has a great 'how-to' image on building the
Create some crafty fun with your kids by making this adorable foam and crepe paper owl using our photo tutorial and extra fine metallic crepe paper
with this second edition, the artist adds an additional artistic flare by integrating symbols of modern industrialization.
I love decorating for Halloween and try to incorporate a few new things each year into my collection. This year I am trying to be good and not spend much on holiday decorations (too many bins of decorations + baby coming very soon = staying out of the Halloween aisles!!) While snooping around on Pinterest, I came across this tutorial for a chain garland made out of foam insulation. Easy enough! So off to Home Depot I went and $4 and a couple of hours later, I had a Pinterest SUCCESS! Here's my tutorial for how to make your own! SUPPLIES... get a pen & paper, this is a long list! :) * 6' piece of gray foam pipe insulation (available at Home Depot) 6' of pipe will get you approx 11' of chain. * Scissors If this helps you find it, get the self adhesive pipe that fits 1" copper, 3/4" iron Cut foam into 3/8" - 1/2" rings (do not make thicker than 1/2") - just eyeball it, it goes fast! You will get approximately 140 rings out of a 6' pipe! Not bad! Now is the fun part - peel off the sticky backing (mine was clear) on both sides of the ring and stick them together. Then loop one ring through the other and repeat. (*Warning - this isn't super glue sticky foam - it does the job as long as the chain will not be pulled on or rough housed. If you want it to last for years or need it more durable, I would recommend reinforcing each link with hot glue.**) UPDATE 9/27 ... Most of my rings have come unattached (go figure!) so make sure when you are making this, you reinforce with glue dots or hot glue!!) It's a tedious job, but it goes much faster while watching Hocus Pocus and drinking a cup of apple cider! :) Voila! A spooky Halloween chain! I bought 2 pieces of foam pipe insulation (big spender at $4 total!) and it got be 22 FEET of chain ... that evens out to a whopping 8 cents a foot! I sort of decided to make this without having anywhere to put them, so they have officially landed a place on my kitchen curtain rods. Spoooooooooky, right?!
Learn how to make pinwheels without pins that really spin! The best part is that you likely have everything you need for instant fun.
Wall of Rainbow Koi: My friend saw a wall hanging of origami koi that she really liked, but the etsy shop that was selling it had it priced at over $1000. Thus, I set out to make this for her birthday/Christmas present, and after countless hours of folding while walking…
After we made real fortune cookies, I did a little research on line and found instructions for paper fortune cookies, so I thought, why not make foam fortune cookies? I am going to use this as a cr…
Since I have devoted my last few posts to pop-ups, I’ve decided to put together a brief introduction to this magical bit of paper engineering. There are many fabulous in-depth resources to …
A simple Pop-Up that is possible to make with children: the “Jazz band” is a stair cut from an old score, you just follow the instructions drawn on the sheet of squared paper, and glue some blac…
Ten Sided Yin - Yang Globe (Kirigami)!: In this tutorial I will show you how to assemble the Yin - Yang Globe by Philip Chapman Bell. Special thanks to Mr. Philip Chapman Bell for giving me permission to post a tutorial on this model. Here is a link to the template: http://dl.dropboxuse…
Laut einer Recherche schicken fast 40 % der Deutschen Weihnachtskarten zu Weihnachten, sehr größer ist der Prozent der Karten, die zum Valentinstag geschenkt
Enter art print by Ida Lissner. 100% cotton 265g paper (giclée print) Edition of 50, numbered and signed SPLITArtprint: 30 x 33 cm SPLITThis item is in stock and will be shipped from Denmark in 5 working days. EU: £15Global: £25
In this creative installation, entitled Maibaum, Canadian artist Kristi Malakoff used layer upon layer of black paper, foam core, and hardware to create a
Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.
using hundreds of collected specimens -- photographic prints, insect pins, gelatin capsules, glass vials and sequins are just a few -- american artist michael mapes collages intricately detailed reinterpretations of renowned dutch portraits.
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Learn how to make pinwheels without pins that really spin! The best part is that you likely have everything you need for instant fun.
Craft supplies you can make at home!
Big Art: Painting with your Feet!
This is a multi-step process and I hope it will be clear. Let’s begin with an annotated template that will act as an overview of the steps. This is the BACK SIDE (inside). 1. Print and score…
*** Updated: Tutorial Included *** Is anyone else been feeling the overwhelming urge to spend the whole day crafting lately? I sure have! This past week I couldn't ignore the pull of my glue gun another second. It must be these almost too cool, crisp days we have been having. You know that precarious perch between fall and winter weather. I just want to snuggle into my nice warm house and make a big mess just for the fun and pleasure of making something new. I decided a book wreath would be a great place to start since it's been on my to-do list for like ever! Boy was it fun! I had never made this type of wreath before and it went together surprisingly fast. When it was all finished I decided my faux beadboard door in the family room was the perfect place to hang my new treasure. Of course I had to add a few pretty items to round out the display which was a whole different sort of fun. The basket, the doily and the crochet runner are all new to me items I've found lately so it was enjoyable to find a way to use them. I had thought making the wreath would curb my craftiness for a while but I think it's only succeeded in adding fuel to the fire. Last night, once again, unable to ignore my glue gun I made this small book wreath while I watched a show. Is your glue gun behaving it's self or is it screaming for attention? Just in case it's howling at you, here's how I made the wreath. You'll need a book, a foam wreath form and a glue gun with lots of glue sticks. Cut or rip book page into four inch squares. Taking one four inch square, place handy-dandy gluing tool (aka a pencil) in the middle of the square . . . Then scrunch the paper up around the pencil and hold in place with your fingers. Here's another view of what it should look like at this point. Next simply add some glue and attach to the wreath. Use the pencil to hold the paper against the wreath while the glue cools - - this is the hardest part I thought, sometimes waiting for the glue to cool and firm up seemed like it took forever. That's it really. I did find that things went more smoothly when I added the paper all along the inside of the wreath first . . . Followed by lining the outside edge of the wreath next. And then finally filling in the middle section. In case your wondering how close to place the paper together I'd guess I glued them onto the wreath every quarter inch or so. (If anyone is interested in a tutorial for the other wreath I made while watching TV just let me know. Sure won't mind making another one to show you how it's done.) Robin Linked to: Monday Funday Amaze Me Monday Twirl and Take A Bow The Scoop Tweak It Tuesday Be Inspired Knick of Time Tuesday
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Learn how to make a cute and useful origami stepper box, this origami gift box has 3 - 4 levels and is easy to make. Perfect for gifts.
