I had absolutely no plans on making a video this week but on Friday night I had a urge to make some aboriginal wall art and thought I may as well film it at the same time.
I decided to use chunky unglazed earthenware tiles as a substrate, these can double up as either a coaster or an earthenware canvas.
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![andy skinner aboriginal 1 web andy skinner aboriginal 1 web](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZRpaAIm34KU/Tgc5VdXNmlI/AAAAAAAABuI/VJTmWQdOk3E/andy%252520skinner%252520aboriginal%2525201%252520web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
![andy skinner aboriginal web andy skinner aboriginal web](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_u6pB79Oy3Y/Tgc5XUUQP7I/AAAAAAAABuQ/KpsYM6f53mE/andy%252520skinner%252520aboriginal%252520web_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I have used Americana Acrylic paint and Adirondack Alcohol Inks for these pieces and finally sealed them with Americana Matte sealer for a durable waterproof finish.
![andy skinner aboriginal 2 web andy skinner aboriginal 2 web](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XgCSktoze0w/Tgc5ZNktGvI/AAAAAAAABuY/rJrFVSsS4fo/andy%252520skinner%252520aboriginal%2525202%252520web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Before the Video a quick catch up on the week, I have done a little more work on the altered guitar. I first sanded it, added a few rivets and applied a coat of Lamp Black Acrylic paint mixed with Decoart's paint adhesion medium to make sure it sticks and will not in any way scratch off.
![guitar 1 guitar 1](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HJGOiZcJEKE/Tgc5agp9LrI/AAAAAAAABug/EYDDxIczTWA/guitar%2525201_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
I have also been sent some Ranger goodies to use in an upcoming magazine article for Crafts Beautiful and a few other projects, now at last I have more than 5 colours of Distress Ink..yippee!
![DSC_0206 DSC_0206](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rULbsJHZxNA/Tgc5cq_JroI/AAAAAAAABuo/1gUBIjKtxQ8/DSC_0206_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
And finally I spent the day yesterday running a workshop on Silver Clay Fingerprint Jewellery, here are some examples.
![fingerprint keyring (Small) fingerprint keyring (Small)](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rIUXucK6Qs0/Tgc5eZSbA1I/AAAAAAAABuw/QQFA1Zb0H5Y/fingerprint%252520keyring%252520%252528Small%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![fingerprint pendent (Small) fingerprint pendent (Small)](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t8Uh9uha67Y/Tgc5gZebSYI/AAAAAAAABu4/exLzE2KCccA/fingerprint%252520pendent%252520%252528Small%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![fingerprirnt cufflinks (Small) fingerprirnt cufflinks (Small)](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CCUMepDwvkg/Tgc5iCe7eiI/AAAAAAAABvA/vQ1qD11Mz8k/fingerprirnt%252520cufflinks%252520%252528Small%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![silver mold (Small) silver mold (Small)](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-42k1akFcNJE/Tgc5kIJBHkI/AAAAAAAABvI/mN4Tc7pppnM/silver%252520mold%252520%252528Small%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Right time for the video, have a great week.
Andy
The coasters are very designer chic... nice gifts too. posh and unique.
ReplyDeletethe guitar is still very exciting (can i see hints of markings on the body?
and I am drooling at your ranger goodies. how awesome. !!!!!
lastly as a random comment. the authentication code word on my comment is "Splat" it appeals to me for some reason.
Thanks Louise, I tried using more contemporary colours on the tiles rather than the earth-tones I normally use for Aboriginal art.
ReplyDelete:) yes...you have better eyes than me! there are a few rough pencil marks on it, although it will all change knowing me!
SPLAT!
Just stumbled on your blog Andy...how fab is your work, I am so impressed! I will really enjoy reading your old posts and looking out for new ones. I have also emailed you a question re "distressing" a wooden horseshoe, I do hope you can help.
ReplyDeleteJane