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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 19, 2014 12:54:42 GMT
I am not sure if this is the right place to put this or ask the question, but thought you guys might be able to help.
Here is the back story. I have started an art journal, but not what it seems like everyone else is doing. For me, I am doing it to try new things...and to learn to let go a little (I tend to be pretty regimented and I want to loosen up.) Anyway, I am all about trying new things and I found something I wanted to try- art on tea bags. Yeah, seemed a little odd at first, but I love the idea of recycling and working in small spaces so I gave it a try.
So-here is my first attempt. I hand sewed the design. And the question? What do you think would be a good way to adhere something like this to paper? The material is so thin that I would think heavy adhesives would bleed through?
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Post by miss_lizzie on Aug 19, 2014 13:03:57 GMT
I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to tell you how cool I think this is!
eta: What about using something that's meant to show, like brads or sewing it to the page?
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 24, 2014 22:37:53 GMT
For something so delicate I would have a trial run with an undecorated piece and try a light coating of a spray adhesive.
This is unusual and very pretty.
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Post by gonewalkabout on Aug 25, 2014 13:01:23 GMT
Very nice! It's a great idea, certainly I would consider that mixed media.
I think the above suggestions are good! I don't have anything useful to add.
Though, your mention of your art journal... That's what they were originally (I'm mean from the dawn of time original) meant for. Most artists have a scratch book or art journal to test ideas, do preliminary sketches or other ideas, so you're not at all wrong on the use. I have an art journal which is a mix of both 'art journal/mixed media' and ideas.
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 25, 2014 15:58:40 GMT
Thank you all for your kind words. I am really having a good time with this ... thing? medium? whatever?  I tried the light adhesive spray. It mostly worked. You couldn't really see the adhesive, but it did change the appearance of the paper somewhat-it almost made it kind of plasticy. What I find interesting is that what ever I do, it is clearly seen from both sides of the paper. All the tail of the floss are obvious from both sides. The back side tails are not overt, but they are there. I have to be mindful of that. I am thinking of entering this (and others) in a local art fair at our museum. What do you guys think? (I am really self conscious about this. LOL) |
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Post by kellyr21 on Aug 27, 2014 19:00:58 GMT
I am not sure either but this is a fun project.
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Post by gonewalkabout on Aug 27, 2014 20:47:19 GMT
I'd enter it, why not. It's a good way to get ideas and see what else you can add or do with it and get some exposure.
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paperanthology
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Post by paperanthology on Aug 28, 2014 16:21:08 GMT
How about trying a vellum tape runner?
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Post by redrulz on Aug 31, 2014 22:55:32 GMT
How about Modge Podge or something like that?
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Post by karenl on Sept 1, 2014 1:03:30 GMT
staples or glue dots? I really like your project!
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Post by painterchic on Sept 7, 2014 12:47:02 GMT
I would google search something archival. I can't think of anything right off the top of my head but I will see what I can find for you. This is such a lovely piece..so delicate. It reminds me of the needlework my grandmother used to so on table runners. I will see what I can find for adhering something this fragile. OK so I found this... adhesives It has multiple adhesives listed and their uses . I saw a couple that might work for this kind of paper. |
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Post by phoenixcov on Sept 7, 2014 14:13:24 GMT
Just thought of something else to maybe try.
How about using the same colour embroidery floss as the paper and doing a French knot in each corner?
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Post by ceepea on Sept 22, 2014 4:23:43 GMT
I love that!! How beautiful!! I would definitely enter it into the contest. I would probably stitch it to a small pieced of paper and then glue that paper with the tea bag into the journal.
I have a "journal" too. I use it to try new products, techniques, doodles, stamps, inks, sprays, stencils....everything. Mine will never look like others true art journals. I have to get used to that, because I tend to get caught up in trying to do things perfectly. Then I end up not creating anything.
I would love to see more of your work. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 23, 2014 15:22:54 GMT
I love that!! How beautiful!! I would definitely enter it into the contest. I would probably stitch it to a small pieced of paper and then glue that paper with the tea bag into the journal.
I have a "journal" too. I use it to try new products, techniques, doodles, stamps, inks, sprays, stencils....everything. Mine will never look like others true art journals. I have to get used to that, because I tend to get caught up in trying to do things perfectly. Then I end up not creating anything.
I would love to see more of your work. I like that idea...of stitching it to another paper and then affixing it to something. Thank you for the suggestion! When I get more pieces done, I will share them if y'all are okay with it.  |
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Post by artfulscrapbooking on Oct 5, 2014 21:56:52 GMT
This is lovely! You could paint a thin strip of matte gel medium across the top back and lay it on a piece of paper. Gel medium dries clear so it shouldn't show at all. I would test it out on a tea bag you haven't worked on yet. my blog: Artful Scrapbooking |
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Post by vintageblossom on Oct 6, 2014 18:56:31 GMT
Absolutely adorable, I am curious now what people will suggest to use to as an adhesive.
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Post by gailoh on Oct 8, 2014 12:16:12 GMT
maybe clear Gesso...try a sample first, just play around til it works for you...there are so many adhesives out there..
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