©
Michele Emerson-Robert 2016
Did you know that almost
anything that is convex can be used as a casting mold? The leaf castings on the
two fall cards are a perfect example. One is cast from a Jello mold, and the
other is cast from a drink coaster! They are both beautiful! Look around your
home and see what objects you might have to use as casting molds.
Supplies:
· Blender, strainer,
cello sponges and soft towels
· A sunny window
· Scraps of white paper
(think junk mail, etc.)
· Scraps of white heavy
weight handmade paper to die cut
· Random pattern
embossing folder
Instructions:
1. Follow
the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to
create white slurry and cast one or more of each of the leaves.
2. Allow
the casting to dry.
3. Use
the Stylus handle and tip to lightly apply the various ink colors to the leaves.
(See photo for placement.)
4. Apply
more ink toward the center of the leaves as shading.
5. Apply
some ink around the edge of one of the castings.
6. Die
cut the word “Autumn” for each card from the scrap of heavy weight handmade
paper.
7. Cut,
score and fold various cardstock to create4 ¼ x 5 ½” cards.
8. Emboss
the card fronts with the random pattern embossing folder.
9. Attach
the leaf castings to the card fronts with double sided foam tape.
11. Mail in a padded
envelope, or hand deliver.
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