Pico
Haru
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Post by Pico on Apr 20, 2007 9:33:46 GMT -5
Oooh, really nice tutorial.
That pendant is gorgeous. *_* Next time I have a little time on my hands that might not be a bad project.
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West
Finale Katara
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Post by West on Apr 20, 2007 12:29:10 GMT -5
that was a great tutorial, thanks a lot!! ;d
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Post by Ilyus on Apr 21, 2007 10:46:02 GMT -5
Cool--I'm glad people could understand it. xD My habit of rambling often confuses others.
If anyone actually goes through and tries it, I'd love to see the final results.
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The Blue Chibi
Cabbage Merchant
you cannot push the river... nor can you hold it back
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Post by The Blue Chibi on Apr 21, 2007 10:59:51 GMT -5
Karma for such a professional tutorial! Wow, Ilyus ~ thanks for showing us, and I'd love to see what everyone comes up with, as well.
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West
Finale Katara
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Post by West on Apr 21, 2007 11:31:54 GMT -5
^^I'll try to make one, but it will take me a long time.
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Post by helium lost on Apr 23, 2007 20:19:37 GMT -5
Wow, an awesome-looking result with a really simple process! My hand's not so steady, but I've gotten much better at making steady lines, especially after my year in art. I have a good amount of free time in art class now that my IB exam's over, so I'll see if I can try making one. ^^ I'll take some pics if and when I'm done!
Oh, and question: I have an abundance of artists' acrylic paint around, but I don't think I have that much craft paint. Have you tried it with acrylic paint? Or shall I experiment myself? XD
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Post by Ilyus on Apr 23, 2007 21:58:58 GMT -5
Well, the craft paints I used are acrylics. The reason why I mentioned a difference was because the art store I visited had them separated into two different sections: the two-ounce containers for two dollars (craft paint) versus the half-ounce tubes for six (art paint). xD It's much like the tubes of watercolour and the kid watercolour trays.
I'm sure using your artist's paint will work just fine.
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Post by helium lost on Apr 27, 2007 9:14:39 GMT -5
I was using the artist's paint and acrylic paint to test out painting on the little marbles, and asklfdjkasdljfklasjdfkljasfjl. I tried using a brush, which made the lines too thick (plus, my hand isn't so steady that I can just freehand with a brush XD); I sharpened a chopstick and tried using that to paint, which went with equally disastrous results... so I must applaud you. Lots. @_@
Also, the craft paint is much thinner than the artist's paint, so I had to put on various layers in order to get it opaque enough, whereas the black line in the artist's acrylic required only one layer. ^^
ETA: Note to self and others: Do not buy the colored marbles. The paint won't show through, unless you want an ugly, blue-green tinged gold @__@
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Post by Ilyus on Apr 30, 2007 13:17:42 GMT -5
Huh... The craft paints I used were thick enough for me, although I'll admit I painted two coats for the red and black background just to be sure. What brand did you buy?
By coloured marbles do you mean those opalescent clear ones?
Stemming from that, I might go out and buy some of the coloured gems to experiment with them... I'm curious to know how attaching a mirror to the back of one would affect how the light is reflected off it, and if it makes a design more visible through coloured glass.
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Post by strictlytopsecret on Jul 27, 2007 9:40:21 GMT -5
This is a lovely piece and a phenomenal tutorial. Your craftsmanship is simply exquisite! I am eager to see more of your work. Have you created some other pieces?
p.s. A toothpick can make an excellent "brush" for work such as this, as well. Also, you can take 3-5 "hairs" from an old brush, tape them together at one end, and tape whole thing to a short chop stick to make a tinier brush for intricate work, as well. Paint "pens" (you can often get them at craft stores such as Michaels) are also very useful for this type of work.
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Zoya
Jet
Pappu Can't Dance Sala
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Post by Zoya on Jul 31, 2007 21:12:22 GMT -5
Ahhhh! That's so awesome!!!!!!!!! OMG! If only I had the talent...
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Post by Ilyus on Aug 1, 2007 10:00:32 GMT -5
Wow, I had just about forgotten this board existed...
Thank you very much. I have a couple of other pieces that I have yet to complete, though some of them are the sorts of personal things that I'm unwilling to share. This piece is probably the only craftwork that I'll show online, mostly because I draw more than I build. Also, thank you for the tip. I'll probably use it often in my upcoming art student years--buying a constant supply of materials for projects is going to make me dirt poor.
To Aishwarya: I would suggest trying it anyway, even if you don't think you have talent. I'd say patience, and maybe a steady hand, are more important for this pendant than anything else.
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Post by Brightfire18 on Aug 1, 2007 16:23:42 GMT -5
That's beautiful! *is very impressed*
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Post by GoldenFlute on Aug 23, 2007 0:36:55 GMT -5
Wow, if I could do that, I'd quit my day job and go into the jewelry-making buisness! This is beautiful!
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.::Alexia::.
Avatar Kuruk
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Post by .::Alexia::. on Aug 24, 2007 18:13:54 GMT -5
This is beautiful! Are you planning on making others?
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