Birds on a Wire: Handmade Resin Paper
Take advantage of Arnold Grummer's 20% off during the month of April!! Use code: April20. The birds in this piece are all rescue birds!! All of these birds were made from scraps that any normal crafter would have discarded. I rescued them from the trash bin and a life spent in a landfill. I never throw away ANY of my handmade paper—no matter how small the scrap. The papers were handmade using Arnold Grummer's Paper Making Kit and following these basic directions . The birds and their wings were cut with the Sizzix Tim Holtz Caged Bird die. Making resin paper is easy, but definitely requires some advance work station preparation. Cover your entire work surface with plastic trash bags. Next, cover a cookie sheet with food storage bags. Strive for a flat, wrinkle-free surface. (NOTE: I used plastic film and it wasn't strong enough. Not a tragedy, but next time, I'll use the food storage bags.) Assemble your supplies— Amazing Clear Cast , measuring and mix...