I've never worked harder in my life, but the difference is that I enjoy every minute.
Yesterday I went to BizzyB to find most of my rubber stamps had sold and I have a nice chunk of change in store credit. So I got Somerset Workshop and did some waxing following Hanne Matthiesen's instructions. I had a little wax left from an experiment long ago, so I used it up and came up with this. I stamped on a piece of muslin, then dipped it into the wax, then ironed it onto old paper. I really like the effect, although the subject matter was random -- I didn't "think" because I was just experimenting.
Interesting what happens when you don't "think"!
Oooh, I really like this -- very mysterious. Is this a new Somerset Workshop? Volume 4? or is it the pink one, volume 3? I haven't bought anything in so long that I've forgotten what is coming out ...
ReplyDeleteI THINK it turned out great! It's fun to see what happens when you experiment..!
ReplyDeleteHow do these mysteries happen when one doesn't think about them? I love this piece because it has that mystery! We touched on this subject in one of our conversations on the phone I think. Letting things go...and how they come back and inspire. You are so cool!
ReplyDeleteTo Martha - and who else it might concern: the wax treatment is described in Somerset Workshop no.4 (the pale lilac - not the pink one) that was released just a few days ago.
ReplyDeleteYou´re welcome to contact me and show me if you start a wax-project of your own. I consider arranging a small "Gallery" at Flickr!
I love this effect Colette. And I am sure it smelt wonderful as you created it too.
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