Boy what a nice pop to the moon. The Glitter Glue is super easy to smear or brush on. I did a practice run and then painted the moon. I'm not sure if we are to put glitter over the whole moon or not. I just did the inside of the darker circle line. We can add to the border later. Super easy. Give me something else to glitter!
I agree! What a cool and easy thing to do to a canvas. And it looks amazing. With 9 colors, we're good for lots of enhancements in the future.
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How cool is that, Peggy! Thanks for sharing your Glitter Glue techniques. Looks awesome. Hmmmm.... what do I have that needs Glitter Glue?
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how small things like Glitter Glue make us so happy! I had to laugh out loud when I read your post, Peggy - I, too, was wondering what else I could put glitter glue on! Nancy is right - we've got 9 colors to play with on future projects. Applying the glitter is all I have done on the house. I was so close to finishing Frank that I kept on stitching on him this last week and tonight I finished him! Yay! I saved his hands for last because I thought they would be harder than they actually were. I think the shoes were harder than the hands. I love the way his hands just rise up off the canvas. I'm wondering what type of finishing is envisioned for our characters? Any thoughts along those lines yet?
ReplyDeleteI've been using just "T-shirt paint" for the last 12 years to put sparkle on snow, etc. It works great with just thinning with water. My favorite is the Liquitex "Liquigems" as the quality is best. I also use the kind of "pearl" looking opalescent t-shirt paint in some areas. As I wipe my paint brushes on my shirt, I've created some very interesting shirts.
ReplyDeleteP.S. The Liquigems and other t-shirt paints are also called "puff paint" - but they are so easy to use for brushing onto canvas when just thinned with water - and they don't clog the holes of the canvas.
ReplyDeleteI have a quick question about the bricks. There seem to be 6 cross stitches over each brick. Do we add compensating stitches to each brick? Or leave the laid filling peeking thru. I can't tell from the picture.
ReplyDeleteI also agree about the glitter paint. I just used my finger to smear it all over the moon. I forgot to put a paper under it at first and almost had a very pretty table.
Jan
Jan, I haven't done the bricks yet. Tell me more about the problem. I am looking at it right now. This may be another case of the canvas being painted differently than Amy's. I hope that is not the case.
ReplyDeleteIt's just the in the stitch diagram Peggy. It shows three laid threads with 6 staggered cross stitches. I'm not familiar with this stitch and wondered if we left it like that... Or do we fill in the spaces with compensating stitches. (although after stitching a few row... It looks okay leaving them with the laid stitch showing)
ReplyDeleteI use the art glitter on fabric too for great effect...I would also consider glittering the thread and THEN stitching with it...if I were doing a canvas piece. It makes me want to play a bit more...
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, my Alice piece will be at TNNA...assuming they like it?! at the DMC booth. Thanks for you very kind compliment!
Yes, we do leave it like the chart. It should look fine even on the areas where just the laid filling shows. I'm sorry to be so long getting back to you. My husband is feeling worse than ever with his shingles. It won't go away, and no meds help. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteRe: the cross stitches on the bricks. Because the wrought iron posts break up the bricks, I chose to compensate the cross stitches when a full brick was not in place. However I don't think leaving the partial cross stitches out would make a big difference. With the two variegated threads, the end result is a "brick effect," more than a specific brick.
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I just saw the "shingles" remark. I worked for an Oncologist who sent a shingles patient to an acupuncturist - it worked. No medical explanation, but it worked. I also did this for an elderly aunt who was suffering.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. He was not positive about doing acupuncture even though Jill at the shop recommended it. But now he is more open to it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI guess I am the traditionalist in the group. I am leaning toward using a shadow stitch of some kind instead of the glitter glue. I love the idea, and was about to apply it, but then discovered that we would not be stitching over the glitter at all. I wish I could actually see it in person! Maybe I am just a weenie! (get it?)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, there are actually two sets of glitter glue: one is the one with the gold, but there is another set with 4 or 5 tubes. so, LOTS of opportunities!! the smaller set has more of a hologram effect.
So, I guess I am going to watch the DVD on shadow stitching, and then decide what to do with the background of the moon. (LOVE the DVDs!!!)
Also, Peggy, for your husband, try having him eat about a third of a clove of raw garlic several times a day. He has to chew it up as much as possible because that is what activates the allicin. Garlic is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. It worked for me after my chemo when two rounds of antibiotics did not. worth a try!!! (and yes, it has to be raw)
take care,
Kathy