Showing posts with label primitives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label primitives. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Mom's Antiques
Since I was on vacation visiting my parents, I figured why not snap some pics of the house with her antiques. Here are some pics to enjoy....
The first pic of crows in the pie was a garage sale find....the next two pics are a new cabinet dutch made but gorgeous, the next two pics are the pie safe she has in the kitchen filled with carnival glass, then some old vases and such on top of an old wash stand, she took the back off because it blocked the window lol, tiffany lamp on old table, another cabinet full of goodies, the fireplace with surrounding antiques and finally since she is mom a bowl full of my church and prairie dolls :)
Friday, April 2, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Latest Newbies and Swaps
Monday, February 22, 2010
Making Cold Porcelin Roses
Cold porcelain can be made at home. It is time consuming and messy, however it can be done successfully if you follow the instructions below. A much faster, cleaner alternative is the ready made cold porcelain clay that I sell in my shopping cart. Premade, premixed, ready to use, with all of the benefits of homemade without the mess. If you prefer to make your own, use the recipe and instructions below.
1. Always keep the cold porcelain sealed in a completely air tight bag. It is an air drying material, so must be kept sealed. It can also be kept in a sealed bag in the freezer.
2. Use of cold cream on your hands will help you in working with the cold porcelain. Don't use too much, just a bit is enough to keep the CP from sticking to your fingers.
3. If your CP begins to get a bit stiff or slightly dried out, you can add a bit of cold cream to reconstitute and soften it up. Not too much, and just a bit at a time, till the CP is workable and soft again.
4. If you make your own CP, and find that it is too sticky, then additional corn starch added in small amounts and worked in till the correct consistency will help. Conversely, if it is too stiff, add a bit of cold cream.
5. Cold porcelain needs no baking, and will air dry beautifully and quickly. Be sure to place your finished pieces in a safe place while drying so that nothing gets set on top of them... or to keep the cat from eating them.....
6. You can create much thinner petals with CP than with sculpey. They can be nearly translucent. Just make sure that you use cold cream on your finger tips so that you do not distort the shape of the petals after flattening, and you can make them as thin as you want.
Cold Porcelain Recipe
3/4 cup of white glue (Elmers is recommended)
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon of cold cream*
1 teaspoon of glycerin
1 cup cornstarch
Heavy bottomed skillet - CAN NOT BE USED FOR FOOD!!
Mix wet ingredients until smooth over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes and add cornstarch. When adding cornstarch, add a bit at a time, and stir constantly while adding. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring continually until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from pan and mix thoroughly with hands, using a kneading action. (I like to cover with a damp cloth until its cool enough to handle) Do not refrigerate. Keep in an airtight bag.
Notes:
* Ponds Cold Cream will do the job also Sorbolene (in Australia), which is what I use because I couldn't get cold cream. You will find Sorbolene at the supermarket or chemist (pharmacy). You could probably try any white hand cream with similar results.
Use as you would any modeling paste, can be molded and used in many ways... color before sculpting, or paint with any paint when dry.
Coloring:
I recommend coloring only small portions of a batch for the project you are working on. The CP will hold up for months if sealed well, but does dry out faster after it is colored.
A tiny dab of tube oil paints is the preferred method to color if you want to have a translucent clay. It does not dry out the clay as some water based paints and colorings might.
Using chalk pastels is another method. Sand off powder from the chalks onto a small bit of cold porcelain and knead until the color is blended.
Acrylic paints can also be used for painting the flowers where a deeper color is required. This may dry the clay out a bit, particularly over time. It will also give an opaque appearance.
Food colorings can also be used, however.
the disadvantage with the liquid food coloring is that it gives a solid, all over color and it shortens the working time.
For a more realistic shading of the flowers, try dusting the dry flowers with powdered food dye (same as used in cake decorating) and then hold in the steam of a kettle. The porcelain will absorb the color and looks much more natural.
1. Always keep the cold porcelain sealed in a completely air tight bag. It is an air drying material, so must be kept sealed. It can also be kept in a sealed bag in the freezer.
2. Use of cold cream on your hands will help you in working with the cold porcelain. Don't use too much, just a bit is enough to keep the CP from sticking to your fingers.
3. If your CP begins to get a bit stiff or slightly dried out, you can add a bit of cold cream to reconstitute and soften it up. Not too much, and just a bit at a time, till the CP is workable and soft again.
4. If you make your own CP, and find that it is too sticky, then additional corn starch added in small amounts and worked in till the correct consistency will help. Conversely, if it is too stiff, add a bit of cold cream.
5. Cold porcelain needs no baking, and will air dry beautifully and quickly. Be sure to place your finished pieces in a safe place while drying so that nothing gets set on top of them... or to keep the cat from eating them.....
6. You can create much thinner petals with CP than with sculpey. They can be nearly translucent. Just make sure that you use cold cream on your finger tips so that you do not distort the shape of the petals after flattening, and you can make them as thin as you want.
Cold Porcelain Recipe
3/4 cup of white glue (Elmers is recommended)
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon of cold cream*
1 teaspoon of glycerin
1 cup cornstarch
Heavy bottomed skillet - CAN NOT BE USED FOR FOOD!!
Mix wet ingredients until smooth over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes and add cornstarch. When adding cornstarch, add a bit at a time, and stir constantly while adding. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring continually until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from pan and mix thoroughly with hands, using a kneading action. (I like to cover with a damp cloth until its cool enough to handle) Do not refrigerate. Keep in an airtight bag.
Notes:
* Ponds Cold Cream will do the job also Sorbolene (in Australia), which is what I use because I couldn't get cold cream. You will find Sorbolene at the supermarket or chemist (pharmacy). You could probably try any white hand cream with similar results.
Use as you would any modeling paste, can be molded and used in many ways... color before sculpting, or paint with any paint when dry.
Coloring:
I recommend coloring only small portions of a batch for the project you are working on. The CP will hold up for months if sealed well, but does dry out faster after it is colored.
A tiny dab of tube oil paints is the preferred method to color if you want to have a translucent clay. It does not dry out the clay as some water based paints and colorings might.
Using chalk pastels is another method. Sand off powder from the chalks onto a small bit of cold porcelain and knead until the color is blended.
Acrylic paints can also be used for painting the flowers where a deeper color is required. This may dry the clay out a bit, particularly over time. It will also give an opaque appearance.
Food colorings can also be used, however.
the disadvantage with the liquid food coloring is that it gives a solid, all over color and it shortens the working time.
For a more realistic shading of the flowers, try dusting the dry flowers with powdered food dye (same as used in cake decorating) and then hold in the steam of a kettle. The porcelain will absorb the color and looks much more natural.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Giveaway Free Advertising in Rusty Tin Roof Spring Issue
To enter please comment on this post, become a follower of the blog if you are not already a follower, if you are then no problem there just let me know you are a follower and make sure to leave me contact email so I can email you when finished if you win......Winners will be picked on Feb 24- I will send you some info to fill out and you will have to send it to me no later than the 26th so I can get it to the right hands for processing.......What could be easier 10 people are going to win free advertising good luck!
Monday, February 15, 2010
My Vintage Valentine Dollie From Patrick and more
Above are dolls made for a custom order and they are on their way to a new home. These beauties can be ordered from my website under fall dolls cont tab......
Friday, February 12, 2010
My Story
So recently I have found out my son was diagnosed with ADHD which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Being a teacher, I have kind of known that he has had it because he has always been loud, always wanting to climb on things in situations that were not appropriate to be doing so and just always on the go. Recently he has been getting into trouble at school a lot. he used to get in trouble in daycare and kindergarten but this year has been the worst. I finally broke down and took the paperwork to his teacher and I filled out mine and we both gave him almost a perfect score to define him as ADHD. A lot of people think oh just beat it out of them or oh they are bad parents but this is not the case. When reading up on it, it is a disorder that affects the brain kind of like depression. A certain chemical is being blocked by the brain that allows them to slow down. They say it is hereditary. No I didn't do any crazy pills or anything LOL So now that we got it diagnosed and he has meds, he is only on his second day but I have seen changes.
There is no more climbing all over when we eat as he would eat then get up and walk and then come back and eat then get up or be really loud. He couldn't wait his turn and such. Anyway that has stopped, the arguing and aggression with his bro has stopped as he did push his bro before meds and he had to go get stitches so that has all stopped and he is talking mostly in a normal tone of voice and waiting his turn.
I didn't want to do it but I cannot believe the peace and quiet my home has been. I was so used to the circus and chaos that I don't remember it ever being this way. So far he is good no zoning out or not eating or anything so we shall see. He has also been coming home on blue the last 2 days which has made him so happy as he was on red everyday before. He was so depressed before that he didn't want to go to school and hated it, now he is wanting to go. I am so glad I did this as I do not want to break his spirit for school as he is only 6 going on 7. I just wanted to share this story and get it off my chest. This is what I have been dealing with along with some of my own health issues so been slacking a bit ....Thanks for taking the time to listen to me......Have a great night everyone......
There is no more climbing all over when we eat as he would eat then get up and walk and then come back and eat then get up or be really loud. He couldn't wait his turn and such. Anyway that has stopped, the arguing and aggression with his bro has stopped as he did push his bro before meds and he had to go get stitches so that has all stopped and he is talking mostly in a normal tone of voice and waiting his turn.
I didn't want to do it but I cannot believe the peace and quiet my home has been. I was so used to the circus and chaos that I don't remember it ever being this way. So far he is good no zoning out or not eating or anything so we shall see. He has also been coming home on blue the last 2 days which has made him so happy as he was on red everyday before. He was so depressed before that he didn't want to go to school and hated it, now he is wanting to go. I am so glad I did this as I do not want to break his spirit for school as he is only 6 going on 7. I just wanted to share this story and get it off my chest. This is what I have been dealing with along with some of my own health issues so been slacking a bit ....Thanks for taking the time to listen to me......Have a great night everyone......
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
New Doll on Etsy and Etsy Link for Etsy Fee Calculator
Civil War SoldierEtsy Calc here:
http://www.rolbe.com/etsy.htm
Sunday, February 7, 2010
New tools for Etsy Users
Another group member sent me to this site called
http://cr8tivity.com/
You can type in your name and see shop hearts, stsa and do helpers and widgets like the one you see here on my blog where you can buy right here from Etsy. Go and check it out and let me know what you think.......
http://cr8tivity.com/
You can type in your name and see shop hearts, stsa and do helpers and widgets like the one you see here on my blog where you can buy right here from Etsy. Go and check it out and let me know what you think.......
Saturday, February 6, 2010
First Pics of the Swap Dollies Vintage Valentine's
Sue- Rabbit Hollow Prims
Matty -Matty's Dolls
Tammy Rose-Rose Creations
Mary Palmer- Starry Nites Farm
Lisa- Skunk Hollow
Mary Mattis
Jen W.-Purty Girl Primitives
Sue- Rabbit Hollow Prims
Jenny- Wonders of Whimsy
Jean Eyler Carl
Cindy-Thimbleprims Studio
Renee- Crow's Roost Prims
Margaret- The French Bear
Sue- Primitive Pals
Wendy- One Mockingbird Hill
Susan- Keepsake Korner
Janine- By the Way of Salem
Debb- HalloweenJinglesBellsBoo
Jenny- Wonders of Whimsy
Renee- Crow's Roost Prims
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