My mixed-media piece(s)

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Journal, mixed media jornal, mixed-media, postcard

Another process to get all in a tizzy about is mixed-media.

First one completed

In Mexico, I do not have access to all of my paints, canvases, brushes or whatever, but I still have the time and the incentive to create some work. After reading http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/, I’ve chosen to try a few of their suggestions regarding journals.
I bought a hardcover secondhand book to read, with intentions of “messing about” with it after reading it.
I went to the local art store for some minimal supplies:
scissors,
gesso
acrylic medium
a brush, a few paints, gold leaf, a fine point pen and a handful of pencil crayons
I covered the blank page with gesso, leaving a few words uncovered for inspiration.
I added bits of photos, lotteria cards, transfers, and other images which I glued to the page with acrylic medium.
It’s definitely a super fun way to keep your memories all in one book, all secured by acrylic medium, and all in sequence. Nice!
Here’s one on canvas:

Amaranta's Birthday Party

The process is explained a bit more in detail here:https://in2soap.wordpress.com/mixed-media-stuff/

postcard

postcard 2

newest mixed media-encaustic paintings Apr '11

Silk Scarf Update

Updated silk scarf

I wasn’t really wearing this scarf much when it was in its raw colour state, so I dyed it. And it worked beautifully.

Super soft, silk spring scarf

Please see link here:https://in2soap.wordpress.com/easy-knitted-scarf/

Beginner’s Thrummed Mittens

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knitted mittens, mittens, thrummed mitts

My first mitten attempt. 4 needles. A skein of Lion’s Brand Alpaca and acrylic blend.
A few meters of ever-so-soft merino roving.

Thrummed mittens with merino roving

These are cozy, warm, and soft. The inside is covered with little slubs of merino roving.

Inside and out

Please view the instructions here:
http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/mittensthrummed.htm or at Ravelry.com or http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/thrumfaq.html.