Flying Free

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A gleaming diamond of gold or silver with a triple border of matching metals, forms the perfect background for two butterflies as they revel in the freedom of flight. Their lustrous wings shimmer with the glory of silk and echo the metallic glitter of the diamond. Learn the easy way to create the depth and dimension required as you bring these glorious winged creatures to life. All while you work with the simple to use silks to do it! Flying Free is a innovative approach to the learning of fun and effective shading methods.

Techniques covered in this intermediate level class include: realistic shading the easy-to-learn way, self padding, padding over string, how to couch Japanese metal and use koma, contemporary couching of twisted cord, traditional couching of pearl purl bullion, bullion bridge. Instruction booklet contains special photos which make completing the project easy. Drying time of the Japanese gilding does not permit doing it during this two day class; however the technique will be covered in class. Basic color theory as it applies to depth perception and shading will also be discussed.

Technique:	Silk and Metal on Canvas
Level:	Intermediate
Class Length:	Two Days
Ground Fabric:	Congress Cloth, Cream or White, with areas gilded and design drawn
Kit Contents:	Pearsall’s Silk, eight colors/values; Silk Mori, Soie Perlée, DMC Pearl Cotton, Kreinik Braid #4, #12; Pearl Purl bullion (two sizes), Twisted Cord, Japanese Metal #1 and #7, Set of Koma, Tapestry and Chenille Needles, Congress cloth with design drawn and sections gilded, Stitching Instructions, Full size and detailed Color Photocopies, Work-in-progress photographs
Kit Price:	$88.00
Finished Size:	8" x 10.5" stitched area on 14" x 16" canvas
Color Choice:	Yes. Gold or silver gilding and matching metals. Students receive sufficient thread to stitch both butterflies in the same color, or one in each blue and pink, as is the model.
Student Provides:	Stretcher bar frame 14" x 16", usual supplies, laying tool, fine point water soluble pen, Needle Nabber or wide rubber band, cover cloth
Pre-Class Work:	Yes. Outline stitch butterflies, about 1 ½ hour.
Materials Required by Instructor:	Marker board, table, no special equipment

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Last Updated November 12, 2005