[Nfb-krafters-korner] seed beads all that you'vebeenwantingtoknow and more

Thu Nov 21 19:50:40 UTC 2013

Hi.  I guess a plate such as this would be ok with maybe a paper plate on top or with things such as paper rapped candy etc. still a very interesting idea.  Cup cakes would probably work too. 
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On 19 Nov 2013, at 4:59 am, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:

> Mod Podge is a water base sealer that dries clear.  You can not wash  the 
> plate or use it to seal paint to cglass if you are going to heat the glass  
> [example you can not burn a candle in the glass if you used paint and Mod 
> Podge  to seal the paint.  Remember it is a water base sealer.
> 
> I have taken glear glass plates and fabric and mod podge to seal the fabric 
> to the plate, but you can not wash the plate if you put a cake on it.
> 
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com   
> 
> 
> In a message dated 11/18/2013 4:25:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> catherine.m at tafn.org.uk writes:
> 
> Hi  ,
> I am just wondering what Modge Podge is. 
> I live in Australia and  haven't heard of it before.
> 
> I love the sound of fabric covered  plate.
> Cheers Catherine.
> 
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> -----Original  Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner  [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Ericka  Short
> Sent: Monday, 18 November 2013 4:03 PM
> To: List for blind crafters  and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] seed beads all  that
> you'vebeenwantingtoknow and more
> 
> What are seed beads?  Are  they something you make necklaces and bracelets
> out of?  Are we doing  any ceramics or clay type classes? Just curious.  I
> still don't have a  good concept of all the crafts this group does.  I liked
> the snowy  candle holder craft.  That is more of the kind of things I've 
> done
> in  the past.  That was years ago though.  I have added the simple  
> directions
> 
> here below.   We had a craft class one time at  church and that is where I 
> learned to do this simple project.  I made  a fall themed decorative plate. 
> The fabric has colored leaves on a tan  background. It is really pretty. 
> Made them with different fabric for  family members and they loved them.  
> You
> could make a matching set  with turkeys or pilgrims for thanksgiving!  It
> would certainly  brighten up conversation.
> 
> 
> Fabric decorated plate
> You can do this  technique on cups, bowls, platters etc.  Just make certain
> it is a  CLEAR item  with no colored designs and glass.  If you are  doing
> this to jars or goblets, pitcher, etc., put the fabric on Patterned  Side 
> Out
> so the colors show.  For dishes holding liquid, the inside  doesn't matter 
> so
> much as the outside and is easier to adhere to the  outside, seal, etc.. 
> This will make more sense as you read the  directions.
> 
> Required:  1 clear glass plate, patterned fabric of  your choice cut a 
> little
> wider than the  plate. a bottle of Modge  Podge, sponge brush to apply. 
> steel
> wool
> 
> 1.  You can buy clear  glass plates at dollar tree.  Wash well and let
> completely  dry.
> 2.  Turn your plate upside-down and  trace the rim of  the  plate.  Cut 
> out. 
> This should be a little larger than your  plate so it will adhere well to 
> the
> bottom of the plate later.  You  will see why!  I used a fall colored leaves
> pattern with a  tan  background for mine.
> 3.  On a level, protected surface turn your plate  with the eating side 
> down.
> 
> Place a thin layers of Modge Podge over the  entire bottom.
> 4.  Immediately place the material, patterned side down  over the plate
> bottom.  Smooth wrinkles so it adheres flat and snug on  the plate.  Let 
> dry.
> 5.  Now we will seal the fabric in  place.  This also waterproofs the
> project.  When completely dry,  smear a thick layer of Modge Podge over the
> entire bottom over the fabric.  Don't worry about your technique; just make 
> sure no fabric is  missed.   Let dry.  Modge Podge dries clear.  Clean up  
> your mess while it dries.
> 6.  Grab that steel wool ball and scrub  down the layer of Modge Podge.  
> This
> will take out the bumps and make  the surface shiny as a bald guy's head. 
> For those with sight you should be  able to see the pattern if you flip the
> plate over and look at the eating  side.  On the bottom you will just see 
> the
> backside of the  fabric.
> 8.  Add another layer of Modge Podge to the shiny bottom and  let dry.  Make
> sure you cover the entire surface to seal  well.
> 8.  Scrub with Steel wool again when thoroughly dry.   Slather your last
> layer of Modge Podge and let completely dry.
> 9.   Now it's almost done!  Scrub with the steel wool until shiny surface.  
> Wipe down anything on the front and then package for that Christmas gift  
> for
> the kid's teacher or add a candle jar to the middle and use as  a
> centerpiece.
> 
> Ericka J. Short
> 262-697-0510
> 
> "I can  do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philipians 4:13
> 
> "No  hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short  
> 
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