She kindly wrote me instructions on how she made her beads. Here they are:
Some of my beads were made using an idea from Beryl
Taylor in Somerset to make fabric paper over muslin using colored tissues paper
and other lightweight papers such as dictionary and scrapbook paper. I place a
plastic wrap over my work space, tape muslin over plastic so it will have
an easy release, apply a layer of white diluted glue, about 50/50, I have used
good ol’school glue but my favorite is matte medium.
·
first layer using a foam brush for streak free
outcome use diluted glue or lightly diluted matte medium in one direction over
entire muslin
·
place torn pages & colored tissue in collage
format or any pleasing manner & apply another layer of glue or matte
medium, going in another direction, let dry thoroughly.
·
last layer of diluted glue or matte medium going
in opposite direction as above.
·
cut into desired shapes to make a bead & dip
into UTEE.
I also used fabric scraps
which were already fused & dipped into UTEE—easy peasy!
The light wire with beads is loosely attached so that the
receiver could use those extra little beads on something else. A girl can never
have too many beads—they always tend to call to me.
Thanks again for all your work on these swaps----a good way
to use up stuff!
Linda Garcia
Tierra Encantada [The Land of Enchantment]
New Mexico
Linda also so generously made a gift for me - extra beads and a domino charm, thank you so much for everything, Linda!!
wonderful!
