Tuesday 15 December 2015

Crayon Etching




Crayon Etching 
 Definition: Crayon Etching is a picture making technique done by using a round tip object used to make scratches or incisions in layers of wax crayon 


Procedure: 
  • Coat canvas with several layers of coloured wax crayons
  • Coat coloured layers with layers of black wax crayon 
  • Use round tip object to scratch a design into the surface  

Color Wheel




Color Wheel  
Definition: A Color wheel is a diagram that shows color relationships using pigments. Color is the reflection of light off a surface, for color to exist there must be light, sight and surface.


Explanation: By mixing the primary colors (red, blue and green) one can create the color wheel. Each mixture will generate a new color. For example, a mixture of a lot of yellow and a little red will produce yellow orange, by mixing equal amounts of both colors one will achieve orange and by adding more red than yellow, red orange will be produced. 

Monday 14 December 2015

Collage 2




Collage 2 
 Definition: A collage is a picture making technique of affixing various materials (paper, fabric) to canvas, paper or panel, to create patterns of colour and texture.  


Procedure: 
  • Gather items from the environment that will be used 
  • Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the background 
  • Allow to dry 
  • Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the middle ground 
  • Allow to dry 
  • Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the foreground 
  • Allow to dry then frame     

Collage 1




Collage 1 
Definition: A collage is a picture making technique of affixing various materials (paper, fabric, etc.) to canvas, paper or panel, to create patterns of colour and texture.  


Procedure:
  • Gather various types of fabric/materials that will be used 
  • Use glue to paste on fabric/materials that will be in the background 
  • Allow to dry 
  • Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the foreground 
  • Allow to dry then frame 

Clamping





Clamping 
Definition: Tie-dye is a method in which parts of the fabric are tie so as not to absorb the dye when it is immersed in it. 


Procedure:
  • Place the fabric on a flat surface 
  • Fold fabric like accordion pleats or as desired 
  • Clamp fabric as desired using paper clips or clothes pegs 
  • Damp fabric with cold water 
  • Immerse fabric in dye bath for 20 minutes 
  • Remove and rinse fabric until water runs clear 
  • Allow fabric to dry before removing clips or pegs

Sunday 6 December 2015

Brick/Half Drop





Brick/Half Drop 
Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another



Procedure:
  • Select a motif 
  • Rule canvas according to the size motif selected 
  • Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
  • Moving horizontally place the motif between the lines drawn for the first design 
  • Re-apply ink to the motif 
  • Place the motif at the centre position directly on the lines 
  • Repeat both design until the paper is completely covered 

Bordering




Bordering 
Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another
Bordering is a printing technique done on the edge/border of a work of art to frame/border an object.  


Procedure:
  • Select a motif 
  • Rule canvas according to the size motif selected 
  • Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
  • Place motif on the canvas in the square close to the edge of the paper 
  • Re-apply ink to the motif 
  • Place the motif in the square next to the previous so that both image will touch 
  • Repeat steps until all the edges are covered with images  

Basket Weave




Basket Weave 
Definition: Weaving is the interlocking of two sets of yarns or other materials to create a web or network.  
Basket Weave this type of weave consist of double threads interlaced to produce a checkered pattern similar to that of a woven basket. 


Procedure:
  • Rule paper with 2 cm border 
  • Rule inside border using 1 cm
  • Cut inside lines to form warps 
  • Cut 1 cm wefts into loom from top right 
  • Weave weft into loom in the opposite direction
  • Continue until the loom is completely weaved  

All-over Touching



All-over Touching  
Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another.
All-over touching is done by placing a specific colour of paint on the motif of your choice and place it in a specific order touching each other until the paper is completely covered.   


Procedure:
  • Select a motif 
  • Rule canvas according to the size motif selected  
  • Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
  • Place motif on the canvas in ruled space 
  • Re-apply ink to the motif 
  • Place motif on the canvas beside image so that they are both touching 
  • Repeat steps until all the area is covered 

Accordion Pleat





Accordion Pleat  
Definition: Tie-dye is a method in which parts of the fabric are tie so as not to absorb the dye when it is immersed in it.


Procedure:

  • Place the fabric on a flat surface 
  • Fold the fabric like an accordion 
  • Tie a string around the ends and centre 
  • Damp the fabric then immerse in the dye bath and leave for 20 minutes 
  • Remove and rinse fabric in cold water until water runs clear 
  • Allow fabric to dry before untying