Supplies for the Thread That Weaves

The book that we are making 
is a bi-fold tryptic

(about 5inches by 5 inches when folded), 

so keep this in mind for your assorted papers and photo-copied images!

Workshop Supplies
- gesso

- matte medium

- old paintbrushes

- paper towels

- water dish

- water color or acrylic paints for tinting pages

- heavy watercolor paper 

(about one-half a sheet, 140lb, I like cold press)

- assorted papers of different textures,

(rice paper and tissue paper)

-assorted fabrics that fit your color scheme,

old lace, netting, mesh

- color and black and white photocopied images

(I just use standard paper that is lighter weight

and printed on a home computer)

- found objects from nature, 

- little rusty bits

- twine, string and thin, bendable wire

-a large needle and and awl
-a brayer (if you have one)
-jumbo paper clips

Here is a short video to inspire you...

(just a collection of artworks, quotes and music!)

Be The Light

password: goldenthreads

(photographed here are some optional and fun supplies you might want to use.)