Crafting with limitations and disabilities is possible. With this blog, I am creating a record to show how I am overcoming my disability and using it as a motivation to become a better crafter. I hope my story helps others who may be in a similar situation. My tools, my hands. Crafting with limitations and disabilities is frustrating and can be very painful. The most important tool we CAN use is our determination. Click on a picture on the slideshow to view an enlarged image.
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Courtesan
Bleaching embossed stamped images is impressive to see it happen. The paper started losing color and the image took on a very different look. It was the bleach. Plain old household bleach. I put about 1tsp inside a prescription bottle (of course! secure lid, stands upright, I can write the content with a marker all over...) and used a very, very, fine brush to apply it. The image I chose was not particularly simple. Many lines, different thicknesses and this would require 'detail' embossing powder. Unlike the regular embossing powder, 'detail' is super fine and sticks to everything, so it is wise to use the pillow of anti-static powder. Impress the stamp, apply powder and heat emboss. Let the image cool off completely and then apply bleach. In this case I chose the neck, torso and just hints of the legs. Slow application prevents puddles. If the tint is uneven, you can go over a second time after it is dry. Let it happen, it works on its own.
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