Altered Box - Dulce Monroy

Altered Box

Saturday, February 23, 2013

1pm-5pm

Special New Instructor Introductory Fee

 of $ 23.00 (one time special)

Great Price for all the materials provided 

(including snacks)

You will learn the basic skills of papering a box to look artistic and professional. Decorating in the shabby chic/vintage/steam punk style that Graphic 45 paper lends itself to.

This class will increase your creativity while learning new techniques. You can follow step by step instructions or use new techniques to create your one of a kind creation. This class will include all materials: a bottle to make your own glimmer mist, the box, Graphic 45 paper, materials to make your own flowers and embellishments.

This is not your traditional class. We will be doing lots of cutting and we will get messy (dress in grubby clothes).

Please bring a positive attitude so you can make new friends and have fun in the class.

Techniques:
Layering paper
Discussion of Gesso and acrylics
Discussion appropriate adhesive
Using chipboard
Dye Ink vs. water base ink
Create 2 different types of flowers
Different uses for polyurethane glaze (Diamond Glaze, Glossy Accents, 3D Crystal Lacquer )
DIY Glimmer Mist (Material Provided)

Please bring the following:
scissors (lots of cutting is going to happen)
Adhesives (Glue, Glue dots, Double sided foam mount, Double sided tape)
Glaze (Diamond Glaze sold in store- Glossy accents or other similar products acceptable)
paper piercer
glitter
and A Happy Smile