Decorative Leaf Pins!

sajemak · #1 10-21-2001, 09:36 PM

Be sure to check out my new article on how to make Decorative Leaf pins!!!

DuncanBerenice · #2 10-23-2001, 10:35 AM

Hi Samantha

nice article, I'll probably try it with my kids it looks like fun, we've a few trees out the back so no excuse lol

Hope to see more articles

Duncan

sajemak · #3 10-23-2001, 10:41 AM

Thanks!

Yes, my daughter loved it! But when I made some with her, we did Patriotic pins in light of the recent tragedy. They were fun to do and I've had alot of people comment on them when I wear them.

The leaves were fun to do in that I was able to take a break from the 'traditional' painting methods, and be a little freer with color and placement. Nice little break for a bit....

tammy · #4 10-23-2001, 11:09 PM

Pretty cool article Samantha, Thanks for the crafty idea!

tammy · #5 10-23-2001, 11:10 PM

I have one question, after you finish and put the medium on and it dries, is it stiff? I mean does it bend or break easily or anything?

sajemak · #6 10-26-2001, 01:38 AM

Hi Tammy,

When making these pins, I would actually recommend using 300lb watercolor paper, as it is stiffer. With the gloss spray that I applied to mine, using the 140lb seems fine....they haven't torn yet, but next time, I will use heavier paper.

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