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Using a Gelli Plate to Create Patterns and Collage Papers

July 31, 2023 Naomi Southon

One of the main advantages of using a gelli plate is its ability to create beautiful and intricate patterns with ease. The surface of the plate has a gel-like consistency, which allows for easy manipulation and control over the desired pattern or texture. Artists can experiment with different tools, such as stencils, brushes, or even found objects, to create interesting textures on the surface of the gelli plate to create visually interesting designs. These textures are then transferred onto paper when it is pressed onto the plate.

 


Making a Gelli Plate Stencil with a Glue Gun

July 29, 2023 Naomi Southon

Creating a Gelli Plate stencil using a glue gun is a simple and effective technique that can add unique designs to your artwork. The glue gun, commonly used for bonding materials together, can also be utilized to create intricate stencils for various art projects.

10 things to do with your children over Summer

July 28, 2015 Naomi Southon

All around the country the same question is being asked "What shall we do with the children in the summer holidays?"  Especially if you are in one of the authorities that have seven weeks of summer holiday this year!  I am in this group and my dilema is how to fill the time but not spend a massive amount of money so here is my top 10 things to do with your children over Summer. 1.  Visit a museum Throughout the country there are a wealth of free museums covering science, industry and local history.  Many have activities for children and often...


Green Fly like a boogie just like the rest of us!

July 22, 2015 Naomi Southon

It began as a little play with the microscope video function with my daughter who likes anything that crawls about the garden.  She found a collection of green fly on a rose petal and asked if we could investigate them close up.  We marvelled at the segments in the antennae and the transparentness of their legs but then.....who would have thought it? We made a major scientific discovery!   Green Fly like a boogie just like the rest of us! Now what do you have to say about that? If anyone actually knows what it was doing, assuming that dancing isn't...


Behind the scenes....

July 07, 2015 Naomi Southon

Whilst I was working in my studio last week I thought I would have a bit of fun and video me working on some of my jewellery at the embellishment stage.  Don't worry I have sped it up and so it is only a couple of minutes long!  Take a look and please let me know what you think in the comments at the bottom.     

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