My class last Thursday at the Glitterpot and with Jane Gill - orchids! Another inspiring class and another where I learnt a lot. This one involved a lot of colouring with washes, as with the azaleas class, but moved on a stage because detail had to be added to the orchid's heads.
We made 2 orchids, the first being a cymbidian and the 2nd a moth orchid. Both of them were formed from shapes by punches specifically designed for these flowers, the 56mm Combination Punch - Cymbidium Orchid (FPC5-03) & the 56mm Combination Punch - Moth Orchid (FPC5-04). As with the azaleas it was just ordinary white 80gsm copier paper that was used. I anticipated that I would prefer the moth orchid in form but, as it turned out, I actually preferred the cymbidian.
Above left: Cymbidium orchid ...... Above right: Moth orchid
The punches are generally available from The Glitterpot and Centagraph as mentioned in previous posts but they are also available from The Art of Craft, as are most of the FPC tools, punches and books as this is another of the stores that Jane demo's and teaches at.
Jane gave a tip regarding colouring using oil pastels. She had samples coloured in that way and the colouring was much more subtle and more natural. It involved scribbling some colour onto thick acetate or a ceramic tile, picking it up with a stencil brush and, using a circular motion, transferring it gently onto the punched shape. Colour depth can be built up or other colours added and blended in this way. Don't have to buy any oil stencils or stencil brushes as I've got both in my stash. Now, don't that make a change - no shopping needed ........ LOLOL!! Just need a chance to try it out. The beauty of orchids - and they are beautiful - is that there are so many different types and different colours within each type that, you can make it up as you go along - lol!
Details of these orchids and other flowers can be found in Leone Em's Floral Punch Craft VI (Orchids & More) available from all the mentioned outlets ... and more!
Jane gave a tip regarding colouring using oil pastels. She had samples coloured in that way and the colouring was much more subtle and more natural. It involved scribbling some colour onto thick acetate or a ceramic tile, picking it up with a stencil brush and, using a circular motion, transferring it gently onto the punched shape. Colour depth can be built up or other colours added and blended in this way. Don't have to buy any oil stencils or stencil brushes as I've got both in my stash. Now, don't that make a change - no shopping needed ........ LOLOL!! Just need a chance to try it out. The beauty of orchids - and they are beautiful - is that there are so many different types and different colours within each type that, you can make it up as you go along - lol!
Details of these orchids and other flowers can be found in Leone Em's Floral Punch Craft VI (Orchids & More) available from all the mentioned outlets ... and more!
Enjoy!!
15 comments:
Absolutely wonderful Pam, very lifelike.
Pam, your flowers are stunning
Jan
These are breathtakingly beautiful, Pam. I usually get kicked off this blog which is why I only ever visit your other one...woo hoo...I've managed to stay on today, so I'll be back.
Absolutely stunning Pam. Just gorgeous! x
these are just amazing Pam. well done xxx
Pam these are stunning. I love them.
Well done. look forward to seeing the next creation
Oh-my-word.....they're incredible Pam! Congratulations to you, such patience you have.
Oops somehow I deleted my comment, Just to say they are gorgeous
Chris x
Absolutely stunning Pam
WOW Fabulous Pam well done to you so realistic
Myrax
So beautiful Pam
Absolutely beautiful Pam, I can't pick a favourite as I love them all!
Joanie x
Beautiful orchids Pam, you just get better and better. Keep it up, love looking at all the new flowers that you are learning to make.
Stunning flowers Pam.
Hi Pam, I've just sent you an award, over on my site
Chris x
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