Wednesday, August 29, 2012

paper mobile

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Since I teach all kinds of classes I typically end up with tons of samples and art leftover from demonstrating different techniques. Recently I was inspired to create a large mobile (inspired by the one I made for Lucy's room last year- see here) to hang as a statement piece in my new studio. I immediately knew that all those samples could be put to use and upcycled as the material for the mobile!

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1.) I gathered all of my paper samples (watercolor paintings, acrylic painting, abstract painting, etc) and I began by cutting them into triangles (and a few rectangles) 2.) Next I sewed strands of triangles together- creating strands of about 20 triangles. 3) FYI- This project was WAY more messy and challenging to complete because of my cute little helper! 4.) The last step was to attach all of the strands of triangles to a wooden embroidery hoop that I wrapped in fabric. I use a dab of hot glue on the inside of the hoop and attached each strand.

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The end result is a fun and whimsical statement piece!

23 comments:

Kathrin said...

This is so beautiful, such a good idea. Lucy thinks so too,!

annie said...

Love this! I used to make a lot of mobiles when I taught. The one in my daughters rom has survived a couple of countries and several children. They never get old!

Anonymous said...

It does make a great statement piece.
Lucy, with her hands up in the air, likes it too.
Barb
NC

Annas röda stol said...

So awesome. It is very mobiles with flags. This was different, stylish and fun.

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adi said...

I love your blog! Kisses from poland :*

Anonymous said...

simple way to liven up a corner of a room. Fun and colorful. And your Lucy just puts a smile on my face when I pop over here to see what you've been up to. CUTE cute cute! Happy babies are concentrated joy!!
Peace~
Dawn

Unknown said...

what a fantastic piece of your art.

Unknown said...

It's a nice size and with the shapes and colors it's going to be a great statement piece.

katielicht said...

this is fabulous!

Anne said...

Oh, I love it. What a nice project to use the recycled papers for! I think i'll take your idea... Thanks for sharing!

Stephanie said...

Great idea! LOVE your helper, she is so cute. Mine is 15 months.

Kay said...

I adore this!!!!! I will make some too!

Terriaw said...

What a cute project! Such a clever idea to incorporate some of your art into a home decor project, especially when you probably have an abundance of artwork and only so much wall space. Thanks for the inspiration.

Christina said...

I love it! And oh, goodness. Lucy has to be one of the most adorable children I have ever seen!

vintagevixenarts said...

Look's great! I especially like it's exaggerated length! And oh what a wee wonderful helper!

cjsrq said...

What a great idea to use up all those leftover bits of art! And so colorful! Thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Great craft. Adorable baby. Mine are 9 months and 2yrs (going on 16).

inbaliya said...

love your art and your Blog, so I recommended your Blog at my BlogDay2012 post, here:
http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/net/viewentry.aspx?EntryId=2376966&r=1

natalie. beyond the reef said...

I have a corner of the room where the dog bed lives...needs some interest! It will be light and bright, just perfect for sculpture OVER the sleeping pooch...thanks!

Debra Kapellakis said...

A most perfect little helper. :) I like the end result.

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