I have been decluttering my house for about 2 months now. I have been placing some items in my art studio that is a separate building behind my house. I have also taken a lot of my art supplies that I had stored in the house out to the studio. Organizing has been the hardest part but I am about halfway through. I can't wait until I am finished. Doing my art work in a quiet area will be very positive for me. I even have a large comfy chair with pillows in the studio in case I want to take a break and read. (I love to read as much as I love doing art work.)
I also got an air conditioner for the small building. I have an extension cord that is connected to an outlet in my husband's Craftex building only a few feet from the side of my building. At least I can get electricity that way. Maybe I'll get plumbing in a few years, and have my own sink to wash paint brushes and other items. But for now, I keep a jug of tap water in the studio for when I need to clean items.
I finished three motorcycle/Harley Davidson shadow books this past weekend. I might be sending them to Canton. Next, I am thinking of doing a shadow book using baby items like old white baby shoes, diaper pins, a tiny doll, and other small items bought at garage sales and the local thrift store. Or, I'll work on ATCs for awhile.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hi! Welcome to my blog. Today I want to tell you about the shadow books I create. I love shadow boxes but they are expensive. I could make my own but that would have defeated my purpose of upcycling.
I get old hardcover books before they end up in a dumpster and sent to the landfill. I started with a lot of old congressional books that were being thrown away by a local college. I turn these books into shadow books. I use tacky glue to glue items in place inside the book. After the items are arranged, I use plexiglass and #4 - 1/2inch screws to adhere the plexiglass to cover the cut-out area inside the book. I drill the holes and use a screwdriver to insert the screws carefully so that tension is prevented between the plexiglass and screws, so the the plexiglass doesn't crack. I hate it when that happens. I have to then cut a new piece. Luckily I have only cracked about 3 pieces of plexiglass so far.
I would like input on what I could use to adhere the plexiglass without having to drill and insert the screws. A glue product must dry completely clear and not look tacky. Any suggestions?
I get old hardcover books before they end up in a dumpster and sent to the landfill. I started with a lot of old congressional books that were being thrown away by a local college. I turn these books into shadow books. I use tacky glue to glue items in place inside the book. After the items are arranged, I use plexiglass and #4 - 1/2inch screws to adhere the plexiglass to cover the cut-out area inside the book. I drill the holes and use a screwdriver to insert the screws carefully so that tension is prevented between the plexiglass and screws, so the the plexiglass doesn't crack. I hate it when that happens. I have to then cut a new piece. Luckily I have only cracked about 3 pieces of plexiglass so far.
I would like input on what I could use to adhere the plexiglass without having to drill and insert the screws. A glue product must dry completely clear and not look tacky. Any suggestions?
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