Magnetic Scarf by Fabricatedends
I've been wanting to make a scarf with magnets for awhile, and it finally became a reality last night. My thoughts behind using magnets where that you can then keep the scarf in place by having the magnets touch eachother. I love wearing scarves, but hate when they move around and don't stay where I want them to while I"m working. I"m happy to say that it worked. This scarf is magnetic, and will stay in place all day long. Watch the video to see that process of the scarf being created.
Holiday RAWk
Check out some of the great artists that will be showcasing their work, along with Fabricatedends at the very first Holiday RAWk, sponsored by RAW.
You can buy your tickets for the show here: http://www.rawartists.org/philadelphia/holidayrawk
Be sure to purchase your tickets by Thursday Dec 1st at 12:00 pm
Square Peg Artery and Salvage
Square Peg Artery &; Salvage is a handmade artisan boutique promoting over 300 primarily local artisans since 2008. Peruse our vast and eclectic selections of jewelry, garments, cards, bath and beauty items, bags, home decor, glass, reclaimed/reconstructed objects, kid’s things, fine arts, and more! Most of our items are one-of-a-kind (OOAK) and ALL are handmade. Check out our calendar for events like workshops, artist openings, and sidewalk exposés . Help support independent business and the unique artisans that bring beauty and mind expansion to Philadelphia and the world!
So, why buy handmade, you may wonder?
It’s more sincere… more meaningful… to treat yourself or loved one (or family member, best friend, kindred spirit, bosom buddy, chum, sidekick, crony, classmate, workmate, ally, associate, main man, main lady, mate, buddy, bud, amigo, compadre, homeboy, or homegirl) to something that was imagined and brought into tangible form by your fellow human being. It can make one feel uplifted knowing that s/he is supporting an individual’s skills and craftsmanship directly. It’s more personable to contribute and re-connect to a culture where thoughtful decisions are often made to upcycle, repurpose and reconstruct items that defy the mass production and box-chain mentalities.
Please consider buying handmade for yourself and the peeps in your life, and request that they do the same for you!
Tough Luv
Today, Elaine has taken Tough Luv to the next level. With distribution in Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York, Tough Luv is proudly made locally in Philadelphia, and is sold in over two hundred boutiques and specialty stores nationwide. Elaine transforms staple fabrics like American-made cotton french terries and tee-shirt jerseys into fashion forward designs without sacrificing wearability, comfort, or detailing. Tough Luv seamlessly blends edgy street looks with feminine touches, resulting in a line that is cool, flirty, and fun.
I am a Philadelphia born freelance makeup artist. As a teen, I discovered my love for the arts through fine art painting and drawing in high school. Growing up, I was never around makeup. After my aunt introduced me to M.A.C and gave me my first lipglass, an obsession began! Makeup quickly became my medium of choice.
In the beginning, I only did makeup on myself. You can be your own best advertisement! Friends began asking me to do their makeup for fun, and then it was for events, and later weddings. I started to enjoy doing makeup on others more than on myself. I wanting to learn more, so I studied and discovered YouTube J, purchased books and researched makeup artist after makeup artist. I became so inspired by artists like Sam Fine, Scott Barnes, Mylah Morales and the late Kevin Aucoin and that is to name only a small few.
I wanted to have professional training, so I researched and attended the Academy of Freelance Makeup in Manhattan, NYC, where I completed my combined foundation and advanced certificate. It was one of the best decisions I made; I have been trained in makeup from some of the best artists in the London and NYC freelance industry: Chi Chi Saito, Michelle Webb, Ingeborg, Lazarus, Mykel Renner, and many more. My training includes basic bridal and grooming, advanced print, runway and avant garde to body painting. Through AOFM, I have had the dream opportunity to work backstage at Couture Fashion Week NYC Fall ’11 and Global Fashion Awards ’11.
I consider my personal style to be “Clean”. I always aim for clean, blended application and perfected skin, no matter if I am doing a “no makeup, makeup” look or an extravagant theatrical style makeup.
I love the freedom and creativity that makeup artistry gives me. I also love that I get know and work with so many other creative people in the industry!
An important part of the creative process for Kane is daydreaming, and she tries to allow at least a half an hour to daydream each evening. During these times is when most of her ideas begin to develop. She allows ideas to incubate in her mind before actually making them, trying to get problems worked out first.
Tough Luv is the creation of designer Elaine Lai. After attending OTIS College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, Elaine worked for several well-known fashion brands. It was through her work experience that Elaine fell in love with the process of garment dying and the endless possibilities that could be achieved when subjecting finished garments to hand treatments and dyes. Combined with an eye for fine details, and a passion for music and art, the groundwork for the brand was laid. Tough Luv was born to cross the bridge between modern edge and feminine flair, unquestionable style and undeniable comfort, deconstructed detailing with artfully washed, carefree knit fabrics.
Today, Elaine has taken Tough Luv to the next level. With distribution in Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York, Tough Luv is proudly made locally in Philadelphia, and is sold in over two hundred boutiques and specialty stores nationwide. Elaine transforms staple fabrics like American-made cotton french terries and tee-shirt jerseys into fashion forward designs without sacrificing wearability, comfort, or detailing. Tough Luv seamlessly blends edgy street looks with feminine touches, resulting in a line that is cool, flirty, and fun.
Deidre Grant
I am a Philadelphia born freelance makeup artist. As a teen, I discovered my love for the arts through fine art painting and drawing in high school. Growing up, I was never around makeup. After my aunt introduced me to M.A.C and gave me my first lipglass, an obsession began! Makeup quickly became my medium of choice.
In the beginning, I only did makeup on myself. You can be your own best advertisement! Friends began asking me to do their makeup for fun, and then it was for events, and later weddings. I started to enjoy doing makeup on others more than on myself. I wanting to learn more, so I studied and discovered YouTube J, purchased books and researched makeup artist after makeup artist. I became so inspired by artists like Sam Fine, Scott Barnes, Mylah Morales and the late Kevin Aucoin and that is to name only a small few.
I wanted to have professional training, so I researched and attended the Academy of Freelance Makeup in Manhattan, NYC, where I completed my combined foundation and advanced certificate. It was one of the best decisions I made; I have been trained in makeup from some of the best artists in the London and NYC freelance industry: Chi Chi Saito, Michelle Webb, Ingeborg, Lazarus, Mykel Renner, and many more. My training includes basic bridal and grooming, advanced print, runway and avant garde to body painting. Through AOFM, I have had the dream opportunity to work backstage at Couture Fashion Week NYC Fall ’11 and Global Fashion Awards ’11.
I consider my personal style to be “Clean”. I always aim for clean, blended application and perfected skin, no matter if I am doing a “no makeup, makeup” look or an extravagant theatrical style makeup.
I love the freedom and creativity that makeup artistry gives me. I also love that I get know and work with so many other creative people in the industry!
Fabricatedends by Amber Kane
Amber Kane is a fiber artist with her degree in art education from Messiah College, and is a full-time high school art teacher. Amber creates her work in her home studio located in Mechanicsburg; PA. Kane's work is deeply rooted in process and discovery. Her goal is connect to each piece and to learn through the process of creating.
Amber’s designs are inspired by a combination of nature, pure imagination, and response to the material. Amber abandoned the traditional rules of weaving after many failed attempts at following patterns. After utter frustration, she learned that the book that she was following was on recall as it was missing some pages. The missing pages turned out to be a blessing that totally freed Amber, and allowed her work to begin to truly reflect her honest and true spirited nature. Most of Kane’s designs result from figuring out how to fix a mistake. Kane uses a loom, crocheting, and felting to create her one of kind pieces.An important part of the creative process for Kane is daydreaming, and she tries to allow at least a half an hour to daydream each evening. During these times is when most of her ideas begin to develop. She allows ideas to incubate in her mind before actually making them, trying to get problems worked out first.
Thanksgiving
My favorite part about Thanksgiving is not the food, although we have some pretty amazing cooks in the family, but the time with family. My husband, parents and I traveled to State College to spend time with my aunt, uncle and counsins. It's always a good time.
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Amber Kane and RAW Holiday RAWk
You can buy your tickets here:http://www.rawartists.org/view-artists/userprofile/fabricatedends
All of my work is created by hand with materials bought locally. I mainly work with weaving textiles, but often add machine or hand sewing for detail. I am extremely connected to process, and enjoy the discovery of what the piece turns into as the maker and the material work together to create a finished work of art.
I am a full time high school art teacher, and spend most of my free time working in my studio creating. I think that as an art teacher it is extremely important to also be a working artist, and share the process with your students.
Silk Scarf with embroidery and crochet detail
I was super excited when I came across the site spoonflower.com. On this site you can design your own fabric, and they'll print it for you. I doodle a lot when I'm at meetings and conferences, it's the only way that I really pay attention. So I decided to scan my doodles into the computer and turn them into fabric designs. I gor the fabric a little bit over a month ago, but hadn't really had time to work on it. For this piece I cut the fabric into a square, so that it can be folded in half to form a bandana scarf. I then embroidered different sections of the piece to add some color and texture, and finally I crocheted around the edges and added tassels to make the edges look finished. And because I liked how it looked. I am a mixed media person, and can't seem to stop myself, I love combining materials, and am pretty happy with how this piece turned out. I'm really excited to get to the other fabrics that I designed.
You can get this lovely scarf today with FREE SHIPPING, just use coupon code monday at check out http://etsy.com/shop/amberkane
You can get this lovely scarf today with FREE SHIPPING, just use coupon code monday at check out http://etsy.com/shop/amberkane
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Treasuries with Fabricatedends
Here are some great ideas as to where to start your cyber Monday shopping. Don't forget FREE SHIPPING at http://etsy.com/shop/amberkane use coupon code monday.
Fabricatedends and Holiday RAWk
I"m excited to be a part of this great group of creative people. Come out for a fantastic evening of entertainment, creativity, and shopping. Not sure that it gets any better than this. You can purchase your tickets here. http://www.rawartists.org/view-artists/userprofile/fabricatedends
Nest Enameled Charm Bracelet Class with Jean Van Brederode
Jean Van Brederode will be teaching her new "Nest Enameled Charm Bracelet" class at both VA and Portland Art & Soul in 2012, and needs your help :-))) She would like to hold a preview (test) class to make the pictured bracelet (below) from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Jean needs to charge $20 for materials, but no class fee, and she needs to limit the class to ten students. All materials will be provided and each student will leave with a finished bracelet in your choice of colors. Tools required are listed below - bring what you can. jean has extras of everything to share!
chain nosed pliers
round nosed pliers
ball peen hammer
dapping block
disk cutter
various size hole punches for metal
small metal files
old wash cloth to fold and use under small provided pounding block
The class will do some basic metal-working and also torch and kiln enameling. No experience necessary (really!).
Jean also asks everyone to bring a lunch goodie to share. She'll provide pizza. We'll break for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30.
Jean will keep track of those who respond and let you know if/when the class is full.
Let me know if you have any questions!
javb2000@aol.com
Jean
Happy Holidays!
chain nosed pliers
round nosed pliers
ball peen hammer
dapping block
disk cutter
various size hole punches for metal
small metal files
old wash cloth to fold and use under small provided pounding block
The class will do some basic metal-working and also torch and kiln enameling. No experience necessary (really!).
Jean also asks everyone to bring a lunch goodie to share. She'll provide pizza. We'll break for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30.
Jean will keep track of those who respond and let you know if/when the class is full.
Let me know if you have any questions!
javb2000@aol.com
Jean
Happy Holidays!
12 by 2012
Well I am thrilled to say that I can cross another goal off of my 12 by 2012 list. I wanted to make 4 more scarves with metal and completed the number 3 and 4 over the weekend. Not only am I glad to have another goal complete, but I really enjoyed making them. Don't miss out, these babies sell out fast, and there are only 4 currently in stock. These make awesome gifts, or are also a perfect way to treat yourself and brighten your own day. Each piece is my own design and one of kind.
The story about how this design came to life: It was Christmas Eve last year and I had yet to complete my mom's Christmas gift. I know I should have started early, but just didn't. So I was in a bit of a rush. I was making her a scarf but trying a new design, not a good plan when in a rush. I totally miscalculated and took the piece off of the loom, with a lot of extra warp hanging from the end, too much to waste, not enough for what I had had in mind. I really try hard not to waste matierals, and my time, so I needed to figure out how to make this piece work. I decided to french braid the warp and see what would happen, and it ended up looking pretty cool. It also ended up being a great scarf to wear as it was light weight, and the braid made the scarf easy to tie into place.
So how did the metal get added. Along with being a textile artist, I"m also a high school art teacher, and teach a jewelry class. I love wearing necklaces, and also love wearing scarves, and often have trouble deciding which to wear. You can't really wear both as the scarf tends to cover the necklace. So I decided that I wanted to make a scarf that was both a scarf and a necklace. So I decided to try adding metal to the braided pieces, and the Chime Scarf emerged.
Nohing better than when mistakes turn into something AWESOME.
The story about how this design came to life: It was Christmas Eve last year and I had yet to complete my mom's Christmas gift. I know I should have started early, but just didn't. So I was in a bit of a rush. I was making her a scarf but trying a new design, not a good plan when in a rush. I totally miscalculated and took the piece off of the loom, with a lot of extra warp hanging from the end, too much to waste, not enough for what I had had in mind. I really try hard not to waste matierals, and my time, so I needed to figure out how to make this piece work. I decided to french braid the warp and see what would happen, and it ended up looking pretty cool. It also ended up being a great scarf to wear as it was light weight, and the braid made the scarf easy to tie into place.
So how did the metal get added. Along with being a textile artist, I"m also a high school art teacher, and teach a jewelry class. I love wearing necklaces, and also love wearing scarves, and often have trouble deciding which to wear. You can't really wear both as the scarf tends to cover the necklace. So I decided that I wanted to make a scarf that was both a scarf and a necklace. So I decided to try adding metal to the braided pieces, and the Chime Scarf emerged.
Nohing better than when mistakes turn into something AWESOME.
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Black Friday Sale starting TODAY
Stop by my etsy shop http://etsy.com/shop/amberkane enter coupon code blackfriday and receive 20% off your purchse. This offer is good from right now until midnight on Friday. Don't miss this great opportunity.
Share
Do you remember how when you were young your parents always told you to share? Well I'm here to remind you to share. When you see something that you like on facebook, or anywhere else out there on the web, share it with your friends. You're showing your friends something cool, and helping someone else out. It makes my day when I see that someone has shared my work with their friends. So if you like what you see, go ahead and share, it takes seconds, helps people out, and makes people feel good. You have nothing to lose.
Your challenge for the day, find something that you like, and hit the share botton today. I'd love if you would share it with me as well, leave a comment with the link to what you love.
Your challenge for the day, find something that you like, and hit the share botton today. I'd love if you would share it with me as well, leave a comment with the link to what you love.
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