What to Think About for August Meeting

Mary Jo could not be at the July meeting, so she has provided an overview of her planned August class, titled Steam Punk Polymer.

Unless people have a particular color they want to work with in clay, I will provide most of the clay.  I have a very good assortment of colors altho I do NOT have much black as I do not work with it except for animal noses, etc.  They can make an animal or person, butterfly or lizard, etc.  If they want to do steam punk, they need to have gears, watches, etc, as my supply is very limited.  Short pieces of chain are also good—old necklaces, etc.   If they want mokume gane (layered clay with metallic stuff in it) I can teach that, too.  Mokume gane makes nice figures of ladies/men or even animals.

There will be more later in what else they need to bring, like pasta machines that are used ONLY for clay.  I have one but if many want to do the things using it, might be slow.  Like I said, more later.

As soon as more information is available, I will post it here.

Photos from June

 

 

 

 

Photos from April

Making a music box.  Margaret R showed us how it’s done.

Works in progress.  Left to right: Lillian, Liz, Betty, Ramona, Susan



Show and Tell:


Show and Tell sent via e-mail:
Ute

Lillian

Joanne

Where to Find “Momi” papers

I have compiled a list of resources for the Japanese Washi papers known as Momi.  These sturdy mulberry papers are soft, textured by hand-crinkling (sometimes by machine), and take adhesive very well.  They are available in a wide range of colors, metallics, and marbled. 

 

 

 

 

 

The following list is in no particular order and by no means complete.  If you find additional resources please let me know.  If you purchase from these sources, I’d also like to know what your opinions are of both the papers and the vendor.

Paper Studio.  Double-sided with back side containing a different color than the front.

• 31” x 21”                  $4.00
• 39”x29.5”                 $10.50

Mulberry Paper and More.  This Momi Paper is hand marbled with stunning color combinations including metallic gold ribbons. This marbled paper has a handmade look and feel making it a beautiful piece of art.

• 8.5”x11”                $1.00
• 12”x12”                   1.25
• 24”x36”                   5.75

Paper Mojo.  Hand tie dyed and marbled paper with a soft, crinkled texture.

• 23”x35”                   $5.10

Hanko Designs.  Pack of 10 sheets, available in Gold, Champaign Gold, and Silver

• 6”x6”                       $6.00

Amazon.  Pack of 18 colors.  Ships from FineArtStore

• 6”x6”                      $9.95

Daniel Smith. Thai Unryu Momi Marbled Paper.  10-sheet minimum.  Price is per sheet.

• 24”x37”                  $5.35

Paperworks.  Marbled Momi

• 24”x36”                  $4.00
• 12”x12”                    2.40

Dick Blick.  Thai Marbled Momi.  Minimum order of 10 sheets

• 24”x36”                 $4.25  
• Order 5 or more      $3.83 ea

The Origami Paper Shop.  Ginburi Momgami Origami Paper.  Pack of 18 sheets, double-sided with the same color on the reverse side.

• 6”x6”                   $9.25

Paper Arts.  Metallic Crinkle Paper available in Bronze, Champagne, Gold, Copper, and Silver.

• 19”x27”               $5.50
• 3”x6” swatch        $ .85
• Champagne 21”x29.5”    $5.85
• Silver/Sulphite, 24”x36”   $24.00
• 3”x6” swatch    $1.20

Phoenix Art Supply.    Metallics in Bronze, Gold, Pewter and Silver.  $20 minimum order.

• 3.5”x6” swatch (limit one)    $ .50
• 21”x30”                               6.30

The Paper Place.  Canadian based.  Wide range of colors plus Silver, Gold, Taupe, Copper, Brass.  Several different ranges of gold in either handmade or machine-made.  Also Momi Bark, which has a more defined texture.  Prices vary according to color with majority of metallics at $11.00 per sheet.

• 8.5”x11” sample size              $1.00 – 3.00
• 24”x34”                                $4.50 (colors) – $13.50 (metallics)

Racines Office & Art Supply.  Small selection of standard colors, metallics, and Shiborizome which is tie-dyed.

• Shiborizome, 19”x29”              $3.79
• Momi Bark, 21”x31”                 7.79
• Colors, 17”x27”                       4.39
• Metallics, 21”x30”                    4.69

Paper Jade.  Assorted packs in various colors, gold and silver.  Double-sided has color on one side, metallic on the other.

• 25 sheets 4”x4” (colors)         $7.45
• 25 sheets 6”x6”                     11.15
• 8 sheets 6”x6” double-sided     7.55
• 12 sheets gold/silver 6”x6”      8.80
• 21 sheets color w/gold/silver flecks 6”x6”    $11.75

Hollanders.  Soft Metallics come in Pearl White, Gold, Bronze, Silver, Copper, Champagne, and Sapphire.  Gold, Bronze and Silver are 19x27, Copper, Champagne, and Sapphire are 21x30.  Pearl White is 23x34.

• 19”x27”               $6.50
• 21”x30”                5.75
• 23”x34                 6.00

I’ve been told that shipping costs can be quite high for some of these resources and several have minimum order limits.  If you are preparing to order, consider combining orders with other club members.  I know several have expressed interest in sharing costs.

Can’t wait to see all the creative ways we find to use these papers!

Rainbow of Chaos

 

In March, Christine Shively-Benjamin gave us a whirlwind class, titled “Rainbow of Chaos.”  It was a day full of demonstrations and nifty tips and techniques.  Here are photos of just some of the action!

High heeled shoes, using ‘momi’ paper, wire, and a 3” doll needle.

Quick and easy method for making ears.

Layering and ‘poufing’ skirts.

More costuming options, including using a baby shoe for vest.  Cool!

Making hats, again using ‘momi’ paper and those amazing chenille stem tubes!

Adding hair.

Drawing and coloring the face.  Making a two-dimensional face look 3-D.  There will be copies of this page available at our next meeting.