Sticky Fingers

Course
8 Lessons

This easy gluing technique allows you to use tiny bits of fabric in an awesome project. Creating it on a deep artist canvas gives the finished result lots of presence.

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Skill Level: All Levels

Finished size = 12" x 12" x ~1.5"

Expanded Table of Contents

Lesson One: Creating those Great Flowers

From the supply list to gluing items in place, this lesson takes you through all the details of creating your design.

Poppy Power Supply List

Lesson 1-1: Supplies, Fabric Selection, and Jagged Cutting

Lesson 1-2: Glueing the Background

Poppy Power Pattern

Lesson 1-3: Pattern, Drawing, and Glueing Flower

Lesson 1-4: Stems, Large Flower, and Definition

Lesson Two: Finishing

Let's get things finished up. Click on Lesson 2-1 below, or on the Continue button.

2-1 Finishing Techniques & Variations

Supply List

Items with * are found in art and craft stores. Purchase links are provided for underlined items.

*Artist's canvas with staples on the back , 12" x 12" and least 1/2" deep.

*Gloss gel medium (small amount.) Look for this near the acrylic artist paints.

Foam brush, about 1" wide

Small container with lid (8 oz.+)

Electrical tape, black. Get the cheapest you can find at the hardware store.

Chalk or washout pencil that contrasts with background color

Frixion gel pen that contrasts with flower colors

Black permanent marker, fine tip

Saral, Transdoodle, or other dressmaker's "carbon paper". (NOT the kind you use with heat.)

Background fabrics: Scraps of desired color- at least 6 different fabrics and enough to cover

about 16" square.

Flower fabrics: a wide variety of small scraps in the same/similar color. (Fist sized is about

right.) Also, a few bits of black or dark fabric for the centers.

Leaf fabrics: several scraps, from a variety of fabrics

*Optional for variations:. If dark fabric used for flowers, a white permanent marker, fine tip.

Artwork Made with This Technique

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Frequently asked questions

What sewing skills do I need?

This is a no-sewing technique. Anyone can do it.

What computer skills do I need?

You'll need to save the URL (online address) for the class, so you can return to it.

Class navigation is very easy to manage.

How much interaction is there with the teacher?

You can post your questions and comments in the comment section. I'll check my email AT LEAST once in the morning and once again in the evening.

Will I miss content if I'm away, or in a different time zone?

Absolutely not. The class is completely self-paced.

How long do I have access to the course?

A LONG time. Once you've enrolled you'll have access to the course material for as long as it exists.

If I still have a question, how can I contact you?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Send me an email at elindner@cfl.rr.com.

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