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.