[Nfb-krafters-korner] seed beads all that you'vebeenwantingtoknow and more
Maria and Joe Chapman
bubbygirl1972 at gmail.com
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.
regards
Maria and crew from australia
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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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