Category Archives: tools, tips and techniques

barbara reid: author and illustrator (and talented plasticine artist)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by imadeitso

the other day, i wrote about the clay project that i tried. for me, it was equal parts soothing and maddening. i loved kneading and working the clay in my hands, softening it up and getting it rolled or flattened … Continue reading →

Posted in canadiana, ideas & inspiration, tools, tips and techniques, you made it so | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

kids made it so: plasticine in a cd case

Posted on April 26, 2011 by imadeitso

this came from school the other day, a little squished during its journey home. i thought it was just brilliant. (disclaimer: i am horribly biased, sharing 50% of my DNA with the artist.) i just love the bird’s-eye-view perspective… it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in ideas & inspiration, kids made it so, tools, tips and techniques | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

a few decorated eggs (or why i need a license to carry a glue gun)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by imadeitso

first of all, thank you for the responses, personal stories and links about how you prep eggs before decorating. there were also some great ideas for creations without using actual eggs. check it out if you missed it. you’re all … Continue reading →

Posted in canadiana, ideas & inspiration, tools, tips and techniques | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

a quick question for you about eggs

Posted on April 19, 2011 by imadeitso

when you decorate eggs, do you just boil them? or blow them out? or something else? i tried the blow-out method by poking two holes and, well, blowing the raw egg out. and i’m pretty sure it might lead to … Continue reading →

Posted in in the kitchen, thinking out loud, tools, tips and techniques | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments

answering your questions: my camera & photos

Posted on April 4, 2011 by imadeitso

i usually respond to questions as they come in, but a few sometimes get away from me. i’m going to catch up on a couple of them this week. in response to my post about buttons, googiemomma asked: hey ana…what kind … Continue reading →

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Posted in pixel shaking, tools, tips and techniques | Tagged , , | 11 Comments