Here are more Corn Husk Dolls created this morning! I use a 1 1/4 inch wooden ball for the head. I drill a hole large enough for a long wooden meat skewer to fit in and use a little hot glue to keep it tight. Next I soak corn husks in warm water to soften them. While they are soaking I use pruning shears to cut the bottom of the skewer so it doesn't show under the corn husk skirt. The piece I cut off is hot glued to the skewer for arms leaving room for a neck. I then dry the corn husks & trim to length with pinking shears. I attach the husks around the skewer with raffia. You can use either fabric or corn husk to make the apron in which a slit is cut and pulled over the head. I use raffia to belt the fabric. I then make a square of fabric & fold it in a triangle and attach it with a couple dabs of glue to the head. You can see that I sometimes add bangs and braids using the raffia or corn silk. I like to individualize the dolls by adding embellishments such as brooms or small found objects to the arms, apron etc.Monday, November 12, 2012
More Corn Husk Dolls
Here are more Corn Husk Dolls created this morning! I use a 1 1/4 inch wooden ball for the head. I drill a hole large enough for a long wooden meat skewer to fit in and use a little hot glue to keep it tight. Next I soak corn husks in warm water to soften them. While they are soaking I use pruning shears to cut the bottom of the skewer so it doesn't show under the corn husk skirt. The piece I cut off is hot glued to the skewer for arms leaving room for a neck. I then dry the corn husks & trim to length with pinking shears. I attach the husks around the skewer with raffia. You can use either fabric or corn husk to make the apron in which a slit is cut and pulled over the head. I use raffia to belt the fabric. I then make a square of fabric & fold it in a triangle and attach it with a couple dabs of glue to the head. You can see that I sometimes add bangs and braids using the raffia or corn silk. I like to individualize the dolls by adding embellishments such as brooms or small found objects to the arms, apron etc.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Corn Husk Dolls for Thanksgiving Table!
I have been busy today making Corn Husk Dolls for an upcoming Craft Show. The dolls can be placed at each table setting as a decoration & gift for Thanksgiving. A yogurt cup or short glass is used underneath to keep them upright. They also look great on a wreath or with cuttings from the garden tucked under the skirt and hung on the door as a swag.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Flamboyant Flamingos
A little bit of this and a little bit of that! In this watercolor painting I used a wet into wet process on top of gesso in the background. Also, a little alcohol, salt, and negative painting. You can see a faint hint of stenciling to finish it. I had hoped the colors would be richer but the pastel effect created by the gesso gave it a "flamboyant" feel.
Friday, August 31, 2012
More Collage!
I have been busy creating collages from objects found in thift & vintage stores. I try to included a piece of my art in each piece. Still looking for a slingshot to put in Red Wagon's pocket!
Red Wagon
Love Letter
Bride & Groom
Breakfast Cocoa
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
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