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My Atc Contributions; Only look if it won't ruin the surprise
Topic Started: Mar 27 2006, 02:28 AM (212 Views)
ezchile
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Hi all.

I've been a little quiet on the old wax front recently, but I recently created these three tree themed ATC's for Jinny's swap.

I really wanted to post them here for all to have a look at, as any feedback is always welcome.

Silver Birch
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Created without a stylus, using just the very tip of the iron, and a very steady hand. This is my personal favourite. The effect looks like solder to me.


Art Deco
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Again, no stylus, but a really nice thick bark, and I think I've solved my floating tree problem ;)


Scratchy
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My first attempt at scratching away at the wax. An experiment, which I'm quite happy with.

Let me know what you think,..

x

Col!
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mifmif
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What size are they? My personal fave is the first one, but they are all good. I also like the colour combination of the second one...reminds me of Clarice Cliff a bit.

Just goes to show what you can achieve when you keep it simple!

Maria x
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Ros
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Ok - I shall admit to my stupidity - but what does ATC mean ??? :groan

I like the last one the best, but all are good.. which part did you scratch away?
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twinthing
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A T C = artists trading cards! ros, check out the threads near the bottom of craftboard front page, we do a swap of these little playing card sized pics each month that jinny organises! have a looky see if you would like to join in! :thumbup;
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lankywaxer
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I have to say having seen Colins ,the photo's dont do them any justice......Much better in the in daylight!!!

The first a fav of mine ;) but did like them all!!!

Dont forget about next months

will post new thread on topic in trading cards for anyone interested :D

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Hi Col - the first is absolutely inspirational :nw: 3-D suble colours and your usual trendy style, the second has lovely colours and - you're right- almost Art Deco and the third is really beautiful with those shimmering colours.

You've definately got a style of your own here - can't wait to see what you can do with the stylus (when you get it) - that must have been soooo difficult just with the iron :thumbup;

Well done you.

Love x :wave:
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lankywaxer
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Morning Terry
The first one is one of the ones i kept !

Maybe you could join in for the next one Terry :D

:huggy:
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The first one is my fav, it does look like solder, I like that effect, the others are great to, as Maria says the second looks like Clarice Cliff.

Well done
BEV :thumbup;
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ezchile
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:ta: Thank you all for your wonderful comments :ta:

Maria
They're 'playing card size' - apart from Scratchy which is 3.5" by 2.5" (which I believe is still an ok size for ATC's, but did look a little big) Silver Birch was the last one I did, and I must say that I'll be using that effect again as I think it's really pretty. Thanks for your comments on Art Deco, I didin't really mean to use CC's colours, but I agree, that they are similar. :hug:


Ros
As Catherine has mentioned, ATC's are Artists Trading Cards, something I'd never heard of until Jinny mentioned them to me. These were my first ATC's, and I can see that creating them can become quite addictive. Come and join us in the next swap, I'm sure you'll find it interesting and refreshing. I scratched away all of the white from the tree, but tried to leave indentations in the card to simulate bark. The effect is prety subtle, but quite nice.


Jinny
Oh bless. Thanks for that.. It was great fun (if a little stressful) and I really like the cards I received back. Thanks also for the extra card you included, such a sweet thought. I'll be drinking a glass if Lilt later on and basking if the totally tropical glow coming from your card! :hug:


Terry
:huggy: Inspirational... :blush: The birch effect I'll definately be doing again.. I hereby claim the effect as my own ;) and as for trendy, thanks for the not so veilled compliment.. :) I used to know what trendy was.. but alas, I'm entering the realm of slippers and staying in instead of going out.. :em: I will try and get myself a stylus, as I really do enjoy 'tipwork' (my new word for using the tip like that) :D


Bev
Thank you so much for your comments, I've just found out that the Americans call it soder, so I hope it translates when or if they see it. I must admit, when I first tried to use the metallics I couldn't really see how I could use them at all, but I think this is the way!


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Col!
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lankywaxer
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Colin

You have to get a stylus,waxing with the iron and using the tip of the iron is one thing,but when you atert to use the stylus plus the tips you can get to go with it,that is another!

I find that using the stylus for some pieces of art work is very relaxing,when you get one,try doing the dots.....very addictive and theraputic :D Plus it opens up a whole new world to what can be done with the wax!!!

Hope you have signed up for the next swap

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ezchile
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I certainly have Jin, as I found this one rather fun.

(If anyone else is interested, just follow this link to sign up!)

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Col!
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Hi Col - slippers and pipe brigade - I think not!!!!....So who was out on the razz till the early hours just three days ago (remember the hangover :blink: :em: )

Amazed you had such a steady hand doing these considering the amount of Lilt you (allegedly) may have consumed ;) :thumbup;

Love x :wave:
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Poppy
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I just got mine today, and they are lovely BUT why Jinny didn't I get one of Col's???????
Colin, Wonderful trees, I love the last one, my colours. I don't know if you know this Colin, but bare trees symbolise re birth.
I just love bare trees. I love doing them in watercolour.
Poppy :art:
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ezchile
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Really Poppy? No, I didn't know that... It's an interesting observation though... Oh my, am I giving away secrets without even knowing it? :o :)

I just think they look 'right' that way... personally.

Anyway, be careful what you wish for... I might have a tonne of them lying around :)

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Col!
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Poppy
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That's a good idea, do you fancy a 1 way swap??
Poppy :wave:
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:huggy: These are all wonderful Colin, and I'm very pleased to say I received the second (art deco) one in my swap! Thrilled to bits with it! Am really looking forward to the next swap! :huggy: Sylvia
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ezchile
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Oh thanks for that Sylvia. I too got one of yours (trees 2-3) which is also very beautiful indeed. It's really nice to get a 'hands on' with other peoples work, isn't it. Being able to see the subtle details is really nice.

I'm glad you were able to see it 'in the flesh' before reading this thread, as the surprise element is half of the fun.

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Col!
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Great stuff, Col :thumbup; Drawing with the iron tip is never easy ;) Have to agree that the first is tops in my opinion :)

Poppy, Jenny and I both missed out, too :D Mind you, we got some other really nice ATCs :thumbup;

Steve :)
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ezchile
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:huggy: Thanks all! :huggy:

Well, the next swap's an open choice, so you never know.. if I am really lost for inspiration, there may well be another 3 tree cards floating around :)

The watercolour I have from you Steve (naked tree) is really wonderful too. So delicate. The clouds and shadows are superb!

If you really would like one Poppy (a tree pic :rolleyes: ) , I'm sure I could do one especially for you.. just let me know.

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Col!
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Yes please Colin.
Poppy :art:
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