Wednesday, March 11, 2015

StencilGirl Guest Designer Vicki Ross


Welcome to Guest Designer Vicki Ross!!!
Hold on to your hats because Vicki has not ONE but TWO VIDEOS for you to see her process!!!!


Rubber Stamp Carving and Paper Casting



Vicki Ross here! Sharing is something I really enjoy doing, and to do it here with StencilGirl is very special to me.

Most artists love to experiment to see how new techniques fit with their own style. Many of us do not have full art and craft stores just down the street and have to rely on ordering online. I am a fan of Amazon Prime, and with free 2-day shipping the ordering is not so painful…especially since I like instant gratification. Also being somewhat frugal, I hate to use expensive art supplies to experiment. Yeah, I know, what if I create a masterpiece on a piece of junk paper? I have reached a point in my artistic life where I don’t paint on cheap paper or canvas. But, mixed media? Sky is the limit…and I found a perfect solution for higher priced stamp cutting supports.

This material is rubber, same as rubber stamps, and you can buy it at home improvement stores in the plumbing department as gasket material or plumber’s pack for $2 a 6x6” sheet. Get the 1/8” thick. I also found it on Amazon in a 24x24” sheet for $14. It works GREAT!



Then I asked myself, why would anyone want to do a rubber stamp from a stencil design? This question ran through my head for several days and I finally came up with an idea to see if I could do paper casting using toilet paper. It WORKED!




I used a stencil by Maria McGuire, Doodle It Rose, and one by Seth Apter, Urban Outsiders. You need to choose a stencil with larger areas for the paper casting technique because the paper needs to be able to sink into the cut areas. By using two stencils, one a positive and one a negative of each stencil, I was able to create many different looks.







Here is the video of the carving process:

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Here is the video of the paper casting process:


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The videos show some steps of the entire process, but much is cut out to save you the boredom of watching me carve for hours. I’ve tried to show you the highlights, so forgive any rough spots. I also wanted to show you how I create spontaneously…with a general idea, but always willing to let my Muse take over. Sometimes even the goofs turn out great!

Use your imagination with these paper castings. They would make great journal cover embellishments, smooth surfaces for painting, or frames for special images. I would love to see what you create with them!

Materials:

Rubber Gasket material
Speedball linocut tools or wood carving tools
Scissors
X-acto knife
Toilet paper
Small stencil brush
Small foam roller
Turntable
Spray Bottle with water






Author bio:
Vicki Ross is focused on sharing her journey to art and how life events can shape us through creativity. www.Axully.com Vicki has always been involved deeply in the creative arts, from professional soft crafts publications (knitting/crochet/needlework) to French Hand-sewing, stenciling to macramé, oil painting to encaustics. Whatever your leaning, she believes in the healing power of creating.
You can see more of Vicki’s work at VickiRossArt or via blog posts HERE  Solid. Useful. Beautiful


Stencils Used:
Doodle It Rose and Urban Outsiders


14 comments:

  1. This is so cool! I LOVE the idea of doing paper casting! I'm going to have to try this some time... thank you so much for the inspiration!

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    1. Thanks, Gwen! Can you just imagine this on a card or journal cover? i intend to do a painting on the little Frame.

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  2. Oh my gosh, how clever is this! Really awesome technique.

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    1. Sometimes it seems impossible to imagineer anything that hasn't been done over and over. But, since our squirrel brains have to hear things 5-8 times before it sinks in, a different voice can make it click!

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  3. Really neat. Love the way you come up with the different textures using different items you have. You never fail to make it interesting. Good job.

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    1. Thanks, Susan Goromboly! Don't know why your name didn't come up, so thanks for letting me know it was you :)

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  4. I'm so glad to see papercasting is not a lost art! You added a new twist to it and I love your creative way of thinking! Your art is beautiful!

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    1. Cecilia, I was always curious about paper making, but absolutely did not need another entire equipment necessary medium! This seems like a compromise without the blender and screens!

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  5. This is great. I didn't know about the gasket material. Definately will try this.

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    1. Denise, I have carved at least once on the pink stuff, Richeson's faux linoleum, and even a dremel on wood block. I have to say, this is my favorite material!

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  6. A wonderful technique, Vicky - thanks for sharing it!

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  7. What a clever technique. Thanks so much for taking the time to create this easy-to-follow videos -- and all the tips that went with it.

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  8. Hey Vicki! You rocked this tutorial! Thank you for the tips and the videos. I never thought a Dremel tool would work as a carving tool on wood! You clever girl :) I'll be trying this technique and will let you know how it goes.

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  9. Vickie - you never cease to amaze me!! What wonderful tutorials and love love love the toilet paper casting!!!

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