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I joke and say I'm turning into a statue. It looks worse than it is, lol, but the clay does pull moisture from your hands. I have more on my hands from wedging clay that was a little too soft. If your hands are sensitive and dry out quickly, you could rinse off your hands more frequently and use lotion right after. I only have issues in the winter if I'm doing a lot with the clay. Then I use the extra thick intensive lotions. Be sure to stay on top of it or your knuckles can start cracking.

@@suburbanartistry that makes a lot of sense.

I want to cut and engrave leather. I remember taking a shop class where we made a sort of hair barrette that had a stick that went through hammered leather. It would be really cool to revisit that idea again.

It was fast too! And here I've been taking hours to cut things out by hand, lol.

Yay! ☺️ It made me laugh too. I wanted to make the weird bowls they were served in but I was too short on time but maybe someday. I'm a little Beetlejuice obsessed so I could easily add to my collection every Halloween. I already have a book to paint the Handbook for the Recently Deceased cover and fabric to make sandworm costumes for my dogs.

@@suburbanartistry that is amazing!!! We'll, now I must subscribe because seeing a dog or two dressed as sandworms would bring me so much joy!!

You could use multiple colors of ink but keep in mind that you are scraping it on with a card so being precise is hard, so having the color stop at an exact point might be hard to accomplish. Blending can also be cool. There is another option though, you can have one piece of plexiglass ( called the plate) where you have etched the background and a second plate where you have etched the shark. Then you print the background first, let it dry, then print the shark on it. You just have to use a registration system to make sure the paper is in the same place both times.

@@suburbanartistry oh that's super cool! Wouldn't that be a cool thing to do in a future video

And the best part is you can repeat it many times to make as limited edition artwork. It's also great for making greeting cards.

@@suburbanartistry that's awesome 😎

How long does it take

Great question! The scratching takes only what you want as far as time. Think of the scratches being just like pencil lines. You could keep drawing to make it darker and more detailed or keep it really simple. For printing it's only 10 minutes. The paper soaks for about 5 minutes, you can soak more than one at a time, and then blot the paper and let it rest for about 5. During this time, warm up the ink for about a minute, another to push it in the scratches, and then probably 5 minutes to wipe it down. Then, run the plate and paper through the press. This only takes seconds. If you need to use a spoon to rub the paper into the plexiglass because you don't have a press, this might take two minutes to really get the paper into the crevices to pull out the ink. You can immediately ink the plate again and repeat and make many prints. Smaller artworks will be faster to ink and wipe than larger ones because there's less surface area.

Me too. Doesn't it inspire you to make something!? What would you make first after seeing this?

@@suburbanartistry I would love to make one of the bowls. I think doing that on the pottery wheel would be so much fun

@@candicevalentine1175I'm betting a ramen bowl! And maybe even making the chopsticks too. Sounds like fun!

I wish I could take credit for them but these are the current members of the Aurora Potters Guild. Maybe I'll join them next year. I do find their work very inspiring.

@@suburbanartistry it would be awesome to join a guild

Thanks so much! Let me know if I can help with any questions. Are you setting up a darkroom?

I've never seen anything like this anywhere else. We could discuss a commission if you're seriously interested in buying one specially made for you. We are also setting up an Etsy shop for many of the things we make, but this currently isn't on there.

That might be one of the most flattering things anyone has ever told me! I'm pretty attached to this one but you never know, and I have most of the materials to build it again, if time ever allows. It is a bit of a lengthy process. Did you happen to catch the shadow box with lights that I built and installed it in?

Here's the link in case you didn't see it in the shadow box. ua-cam.com/video/F3LzC_H10VY/v-deo.htmlsi=DXqAvMBKJUs9jkz_

Thanks! Is there anything else you would like to see us make?

A puzzle is a great idea for one of these shadow boxes! I hadn't thought of that!

@@suburbanartistry I have this absolutely amazing Van Gogh starry night puzzle that would awesome for it 🥰

Thanks!

Thanks so much! Let me know if you would like to make some like this and I can give you some stats and specifics on my knitting method.

Great questions! You could damage your stitches or your yarn if you pull too hard, so don't yank. It's a little less likely to do with socks which have very tiny stitches. The key is to tug an even amount in each direction and the yarn will move over itself to realign. If you pull too much in one direction, you're taking away from another direction. Tugging in the other direction helps correct unevenness and over pulling in the other direction. I always start with tugs that are a little more gentle, Knowing that I could do the process again and add a little more force if needed. The hot water causes the yarn to stretch and shrink back down as it cools which helps this evening out process. It's even more important to make sure your blockers are not too big for your socks. As to the felting question, if the two socks start sticking together you can pull them apart. If the stitches on a single sock start felting together, there's not much you can do about it. You could even felt your socks on purpose which makes them a solid fabric. Those socks are more sturdy but then you can't even out stitches that get stretched out from wearing them. If you have any more questions about this please don't hesitate to ask!

Lol, do you mean the log rolling or the chain saw art?

Thank you! They were really fun to make! It's also gotten me really curious about candle making. I had some fun tests with making wicks and placing them in pottery before the hand candle in the video.

This would be a great event for the kids. They'll love the lights and slides. Be sure to bundle up and wear good boots. You'll be walking in 2 inches of slush the whole time, but that's better than slipping!

The pun is definitely fitting! Lovely lights but chilly feet!

Thank you! It took a lot of consideration to get to this point. It manages to be easy for photography, reasonably quick to set up, and still functional for daily life.

Thank you! That's quite the compliment! I'm so glad it's appreciated. Let me know if you'd like any follow ups on related topics.

Thanks! This was a bit of experimenting with materials I had around. I knew I wanted to make the hand from the movie but I didn't have much time. I had an old plaster mold I had shown someone how to make, so, I was hoping that it would work for a candle. After some quick research I found that yes, you can indeed make a candle using a plaster mold but it has to be sopping wet and you need to brush on soap so it will release. I even discovered you can make your own wicks using cotton string dipped in wax as long as it is the right thickness. The gravel and glass were things my mom was getting rid of and they serendipitously worked perfectly to hold the hand up as it melted and contain the dripping wax. I plan on making another hand with a more detailed plaster mold now that I know it works. This might make a good video all on its own.

I'll be hoping you get one soon. Keep looking up when your next one will be and try to get some of the solar glasses ahead of time. They always sell out and it is way more fun with them. I was amazed at how normal things looked at first when not using them. People kept walking by us and wondering what we were photographing. The sun is so bright it is hard to tell that it is getting blocked. They didn't know it was happening. At its peak I had so much fun finding shadows that looked like moons everywhere. Science is crazy!

Fun and rather terrifying! Maybe it would be good to start with a very small chainsaw, lol. I would be curious and nervous to try it.

Thanks so much! It was a blast to make. I'm working on a fitting frame in time for the release of the second movie. I'm super excited for it to be as beautiful as the first one.

I finally got around to building a shadow box with lights to install the sandworm in. I thought you might like to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/F3LzC_H10VY/v-deo.htmlsi=DXqAvMBKJUs9jkz_

You're very welcome. Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to see. We post about a variety of art topics and materials but I have a couple of other clay videos in particular that will be coming out soon that you might also find helpful.

It truly is! Not everyone can say they have done this. I waited so long to do it because I was shy and nervous, but it really didn't feel like a big deal. It helped that there were very patient teachers and a small class so you could get a lot of help if you needed and wanted it. I highly recommend Hardy and Fuller!

I don't think we've ever smiled so much! It's so cool to see the colors of the glowing metal. It felt kind of weird to smash things in public 😂 but also very therapeutic! It's totally worth the cost. We definitely plan to go back for the open studio hours and probably take the intermediate class too.

And it's amazing how sturdy the steel is when it's cold. I swore my spike was going to break when I put a paraffin candle on top later but it feels so solid! It's so different than working with annealed copper which is what I have more experience with.

I want to do more metal. I'll have to check your stuff out. I have some sand casting supplies that I haven't used yet. I am also working at building up a metalsmithing set up at home. I had to take a class as a part of becoming a teacher and loved it. I'm trying to find a torch and possibly a foundry for annealing, soldering, and casting. Something that I can store and use pretty safely in my apartment complex. Have any tips for something that is comfortable, safe, and reasonably inexpensive?

Awesome to hear that. I hope you give it a try. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you so much! Are there any other color combinations or patterns you would like to see?

I'm so glad! I try to be thorough and share what I was taught and what I discovered along the way, especially in terms of getting quality at the best cost. There is more info to share about braces, shape, and material. I need to make more of these canvas making videos. Until then, let me know if any other canvas making questions come up. I'm a teacher, so I love to help. I also really want to experiment with making non-traditional canvases, weird ones you just can't buy in a store.

Did you get the information you needed?

Sorry for the late reply. Which of the 2 cutters did you find the most interesting?

Thanks so much! I was obsessed with the idea of making the shawl red with black fluffy trim, but I hadn't planned what to wear it with. I actually thought I was going to wear it with a straight black dress but found this combo when I was going through my closet. Apparently I like this color combo because they do look perfect together! What a happy accident because now I like the dress better with it! Are there any other things you would like to see? I love making things with other people in mind.

I'm so glad to hear that! I waited too long to set up mine because I thought it was more complicated than it was, but Kevin gave me the push I needed when we came upon the enlarger in an art thrift store. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

I'm glad it did too! 😂 Are you planning to try this out? Let me know if you have any questions. Is there anything else you want to see us make? We do a variety of things and are constantly looking up how to do new ones because that's what makes us excited. Sometimes it's cheaper to do it yourself but it is always more satisfying!

Lol, good idea! Why didn't I think about that! I'll have to test that out and see if I can do it without scratching the glass. Even if I do, I bet it won't be noticeable. Thanks for the tip!

@@suburbanartistry You're entirely welcome. I hope it helps. 😁

Thanks! Send us a picture if you ever make your own and let us know if you need any additional help with any of the steps.

@@suburbanartistry will do!

That's a great question. It is a great trick that I learned in art school. It takes just slightly more time but helps catch mistakes. Measuring 3 times is the best way to make sure your line is straight and parallel to the edge. If you only measure once you might hold the ruler crooked when you draw your line. It's hard to eyeball it and be exactly parallel with the edge, especially if you make a large mat. Two marks is better but if one of the marks is even a mm off, it will also make your line a little bit crooked. When you make 3 marks it is like taking the average of the 3 and it is going to be the most accurate. You line up your ruler so it most closely goes through all 3 marks. If you notice that only one of your marks is way off from the others, it is a good one to remeasure just to make sure.

Lol, that yarn is just like a cat. Once all the fluff is wet you see how small the cat is underneath. That yarn is all fluff attached to a thread! It was still a tight fit though! And that thread had no stretch whatsoever! Unlike the red. The lack of stretch was the actual tricky part!

As the actress said to the Bishop ….. 😂

And not get sick from the food! They hired an award winning chef, so we should be good there. I've been there as a kid, teenager, and adult. The last time I went there, I ate just a few bites of the food and got sick that night. The sopapillas have always been the safe choice. Even so I love this place and all the memories! It was hilarious to see it on the show because I felt the same way about it. If you want South Park landmarks, Casa Bonita is definitely better than visiting the city of South Park itself. I've driven through and it is waaay smaller, rural, and rustic than the show makes it seem, lol, but still funny to see. I take it you're not in Colorado? Lots of people who visit get dragged to Casa Bonita by the people they are visiting, just so the locals can show off the place. It will be great to see it after the TLC and making the food like it used to be or maybe even better.

It's actually pretty bright under the dark cloth if it there's enough sun. I always focus with the aperture wide open to get all the light I can. I adjust the aperture after I focus and meter. In this case, I only needed to close it down a couple of stops. Also, the video cameras are a lot better than they used to be. We didn't need to adjust any settings!

@@suburbanartistry cool thanks for the info, and keep making cool art and videos!

I've heard of using legos. What do you recommend for the bottom? I also like the idea of using flashing if I can get to the hardware store.

@@suburbanartistry use Lego base plate

@@suburbanartistry ua-cam.com/video/ommb5JaVa_0/v-deo.html

​@@edgotbait Are there any cons or things to look out for concerning the texture created by the baseplate? It seems logical that it shouldn't be too bad for silicone, but you never know for sure until you've done it. I come from the ceramics perspective where we work with plaster and we want the plaster to be as smooth as possible, so it doesn't break off and get into the clay. That will break the clay if it goes into the kiln like that. Any other tips for using the legos? I'll have to do this again using that method and hopefully find some cheap legos!

Lol, it does seem complicated at first. The hardest part is doing the math so the hole is just a little bit smaller than the art. But once you figure it out you will often use the same numbers.