MIXED MEDIA SUPPLY LIST FOR FABRIC AND PAPER

This workshop will cover everything from resists to printmaking.  We will be exploring simple printmaking, resist techniques, glazing techniques, altering computer images, using oil pastels and colored pencils creatively, learning how to layer a variety of media, making textured surfaces, creating interesting textured papers and fabrics for collage. The class will push the limits and you will try a variety of techniques and media.

Don’t worry about bringing everything on the list.  We can all share with one another.

Supply List:

Paper/Fabric:

·         Heavy white cardstock or heavy Bristol board---at least 85# weight---minimum size 8½” x 11”.  Bring at least 40 pieces if you are only working in paper.  You will be doing a variety of techniques on the cardstock for reference later.  You can buy inexpensive cardstock at Michael’s.

·         14” x 14” Delicatessen paper from Smart and Final.  It is about $25 for 1000 sheets.  It is a fabulous paper and I use it for collage, rubbings, and under my work.  It tears easily and takes all media.  It is very strong and is water resistant.  If you haven’t used this paper, I know you will love it.

·         White fabric if you want to do some of the techniques on fabric.  The fabric can be anything you want---polyester, cotton, etc.  Tear the fabric into pieces approximately 8 ½” x 11” and bring 20 to 30 pieces.

·         Black fabric also torn in pieces 8 ½” x 11”.

·         Commercial fabrics can be used for stenciling, printmaking and rubbings.  Bring small pieces to try the technique.

Paint:

·         Bring paint that you already have that is acrylic or watercolor based.  We will not use oil paint in this class.  Suggestions are:

o        Paint for Fabric---I use Jacquard’s paints (Neopaque, Textile, Dye-na-flow, and Lumiere.  You can use any fabric paint if you are working on fabric.  The acrylic colors listed below will be stiff on fabric.

o        Tube acrylics

o        Liquid acrylics

o        Jar acrylics

Sponges:

·         I use the golden yellow sponges from Home Depot.  They are in a vertical bin in the paint, wallpaper, or tile sections of the store.  They cost $1.97.  Buy two sponges.  You will use one as a stamp pad. Cut the remaining sponge into 1” to 1 ½” squares with a bread knife or a sharp pair of scissors.

Brushes:

·         I use a ½” flat brush for painting some areas and also a Number Two brush for fine details.  Brushes are optional.

Printmaking Supplies:

·         Corrugated cardboard printing:  A piece of thick corrugated cardboard from a heavy box to rip and tear and use for printing.

·         Styrofoam plate printing:  Styrofoam---styrofoam plates, butcher’s trays, or any other styrofoam without an impressed design.  Take-out containers are great. Also bring a ballpoint pen.

·         Rubber Band printing: 

·         Stencils:  You can print stencils as well.  If you have stencils, even brass stencils, bring them to print.

Oil Pastels: We will use these for rubbings and for adding color to our designs.

·         Oil Pastels---Pentel or any other set works great.  You can bring individual colors or sets.  I will bring some oil pastels for you to use if you don’t have a set.

·         Rubbing mats---kitchen sink mats or shower mats or anything that you can find to make rubbings.  Go to the 99 cent store and look at the kitchen supplies to find interesting sink mats.

Colored Pencils and Crayons:

·         I use various brands.  Prismacolor very popular, but you can use other brands if you wish.  The pencils should be soft.  Bring a variety of colors and a small pencil sharpener.  You don’t need a huge set.  Bring the colors that you like.

·         Children’s crayons---Crayola or similar for crayon resist.  We may also do crayons on a hot tray for interesting effects.

Digital Images:  We will paint and draw and print on our digital images. 

·        Bring a variety of digital images printed on glossy photo paper.  I would bring old prints that you don’t like.  We will be painting and texturing over the photo paper.  I often accidentally print emails on photo paper and then don’t know what to do with the print.  You will have fun painting and texturing over the print.

Resists:  We will make resists using a variety of products.

·         Gesso

·         White acrylic paint

·         Hair gel---from the 99 cent store

·         Molding paste---you can avoid buying expensive molding paste by getting Dap Kwik Seal Tub and Tile Adhesive Caulk at Home Depot.   You can get the clear or the white.  It comes in a red tube and would be in the tile department.  It is about $4.00.  If you want to bring molding paste, Golden or Grumbacher are fine.  Get the regular molding paste, not the light molding paste.

·         Washable glue---white school glue or blue gel glue

·         Gel Medium

·         Gloss Medium

·         Stencils for building resists:  Stencils with small openings work best for this.  We will be scraping the molding paste through the opening to create resists. 

o        Old credit card to use for scraping.

·         Scotch Magic Tape----green label or blue label or blue painter’s tape from Home Depot

Miscellaneous:

·         Apron

·         Plastic sheet to cover your work surface

·         Large water container—flat, not too deep---check the 99 cent store

·         Fine mist spray bottle

·         Salsa cups---five or so to mix paints and medium

·         Waxed paper to use as a palette

·         Scissors

·         Camera

·         Notebook and pen

·         Old towel to dry your hands

·         Rotary toothbrush to paint with and to clean rubber stamps (which I will bring for you to use).

·         Stack of paper towels, folded in half

I look forward to meeting you.  Again, if you have questions you can call at:
(818) 788-6730 or email me at: sherrillkahn@impressmenow.com 

My website is:  http://www.impressmenow.com