Did you know that burnt sugar will produce a rich, golden sepia glaze on paper? Or that raspberry tea makes the most luscious shade of peach? Learn the art of creating beautifully faded manuscripts and antique looking documents using common household products (coffees, teas, fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc.) combined with mica powders, skeleton leaves, dried flowers and watercolor techniques. We will be making a simple coffee dough to add molded accent pieces to our projects.
We will also spend time learning image transfer techniques that work well with our "old" manuscripts. Layer photographs into your work and have just a whisper of a loved one peering through. You can make a family tree look a hundred years old, or fade an old love letter into the background of your favorite poem. You are limited only by your imagination!
This class is about having fun, experimenting with different techniques and letting go of pre-determined outcomes. Come play, make a mess and see what wonders will appear. All participants will go home with a complete recipe booklet, sample pages and a 12 x 12 finished frame
This is a 2 day workshop designed for all skill levels.
No previous experience is required.
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