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Janet Scruggs
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Creating Random Colour Absorption
It has been a long time since my last posting. In spite of the situation in our world right now, I have been busy. I was lucky enough to...
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Janet Scruggs
Mar 23, 20202 min read
Tyvek® Stencils
Want to create your own stencils? For stencils, one material that is easy to use and a snap to cut is Tyvek®. Tyvek® is a synthetic...
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Janet Scruggs
Nov 22, 20193 min read
Screens and Paper Lamination
In my last blog I mentioned using silk screens in paper lamination. As a refresher, paper lamination is a technique to meld printed...
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Janet Scruggs
Jul 9, 20192 min read
Paper Lamination? What is that?
Maybe you've heard the term "Paper Lamination" before. Many haven't. It simply refers to incorporating paper with some type of textile....
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Janet Scruggs
May 23, 20191 min read
Upcoming Introduction to Design Workshop
Have you ever wanted to create your own designs? Does it seem daunting, maybe even impossible - you have no idea where to start? My...
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Janet Scruggs
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Portraits on Cheesecloth
One of my favourite mixed media techniques is to print faces or other images onto cheesecloth. I have done this many times and I want to...
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Janet Scruggs
May 30, 20182 min read
Hand Sanitizer for Image Transfer?
I have been revisiting various techniques I've tried previously as I am organizing a few binders to hold all my samples.....about time!...
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Janet Scruggs
Oct 3, 20173 min read
There's Got to Be an Easier Way!!
In June, I was excited to be able to take a workshop with Claire Benn in Calgary. She covered a lot of ground over the four days!! I...
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Janet Scruggs
Jun 29, 20171 min read
Monoprinting with Plastic
I was very fortunate to take a workshop with Claire Benn in June. One of the many techniques we explored was monoprinting with a large...
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Janet Scruggs
Feb 21, 20171 min read
Silk Scarf Dyeing with Recycled Silk Ties
Having heard a lot about dyeing with silk ties, I decided it was time to try it. Ties need to be 100% silk, so labels need to be...
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