Paper Casting
Crusade number 20 is paper casting.
I had been casting paper before I went to Denmark, and had the pulp all ready for use, so I agreed with Michelle, that this was going to be an easy one... HA! Only if you know when to stop!
I have a lot to show, but you'll have to come back for more, because my scanner really can't capture those pure white casts very well, so I'll make some photos instead.
Above are some casts in the making, the scan is made through a glass plate, so you are really seeing them from underneath. The one with red paint is no more... I could not wait and started picking at it too early... Well, if it is not quite dry, it crumbles!
I was inspired by another crusader, who used a Duplo or Lego building plate to cast on. I did not have any plates, so I used what you see above instead.
And I made the classic mistake with the letter stencil, casting on the wrong side, so now I have mirrored letters... I'll just pretend to be inspired by Da Vinci!
The little chinese Luck "coin" on the right was not quite finished, so learning by my mistakes I left it to dry a little longer.
Maj!!! These casts are fabulous! I love that you said the only hard part is knowing when to stop. I'm sorry the red one is no more....looks very lovely. At least you now have it as an image you can incorporate digitally into things. Great idea to try the brass stencil. Love that you took inspiration from Lay Hoon and tried texture too. Can't wait to see your photos now. THANKS for sharing with the other crusaders!!
Posted by: michelle ward | May 29, 2008 at 06:21 PM
the leaf is especially exquisite - you have inspired me - i think i'll do some more. Michelle has added yet another way of seeing possibilities for us - isn't this fun!
Posted by: susan w | May 29, 2008 at 08:56 PM
These are great ! The backwards letters could make an interesting piece ! Love the "holes" too.
Cheers,
Kim
Posted by: Kimbo | May 29, 2008 at 09:53 PM
I like all of these casts!! Great idea with the punchinella too.
Posted by: Julie Prichard | May 30, 2008 at 02:33 AM
These are great Maj! I especially love the leaf, it looks so delicate. Sometimes having the alphabet the wrong way can make it less distracting whilst still adding interest. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have show. Happy creating.
Posted by: Ursula C | May 30, 2008 at 08:08 AM
These are great...so inspiring. Is that sequin scrim? Fabulous!
Posted by: Julie | May 30, 2008 at 08:11 AM
LOve seeing all the different things people are using - a Lego plate - now that's an unusal idea!
Posted by: Fiona | May 31, 2008 at 07:21 PM
congrats on winning. you sure do deserve it. fabulous casts!!!i love the backwards alphabet the most.LOL no mistakes; just happy accidents. you are in for a treat from michelle.
Posted by: tina | June 02, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Completely fantastic!!!!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | June 02, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Gorgeous castings!! Congrats on the win!
Posted by: lucy edson | June 02, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Love the castings. The tiny holes one is my fave... it will make a great background! Congrats on winning.
Posted by: Marilyn | June 05, 2008 at 07:40 PM