Deborah Durham shows how to create original masterpieces with computer craft techniques.
Chair Throw
Materials:
any black-and-white photograph
computer scanner
spray glue
muslin
typing paper
cloth backing (for the throw)
fusible backing
iron
black ribbon
sewing machine or foam-core board
Steps:
- Scan a black-and-white photo on a computer scanner (figure A). Play with the image on your screen to come up with some fun and interesting images and colors.
- When you are ready to print, simply spray glue some ordinary muslin onto typing paper and print on the muslin surface. Remember, you'll print out a separate image each time.
- Trim the border around each picture and place them on the backing. Use fusible webbing and an iron to hold the pictures in place before stitching them.
- Use a black ribbon as a border between the pictures (figure B).
Other Ideas
- If you don't want to get out the sewing machine, just place four pictures together onto foam-core board and hang on the wall (figure C).
- A digital camera and computer can be used to create an incredible photo collage. Simply cut up the images and combine them to create a single image (figure D). Mount on foam-core board.
- Simple colors on heavy stock paper can be reproduced, then you can cut out the images and use them to create a children's mobile.
Resources ScanJet 4200C
Hewlett-Packard
Toll Free Phone: 800-752-0900
Website:
www.hp.com
Guests Deborah Durham
Home Economist / Spokesperson / Deckonomist / President, Spokespersons Plus
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