Creative Chemistry 102 Revisited

July was the month to review the techniques from CC102.  I was not able to create each weekly challenge weekly, but I made up for it this weekend.  It was a lot of fun.

Week 5 focus

For Week 5, July 1-7, 2016, I want you to focus on Day 1 of Creative Chemistry 102.

DAY 1: DISTRESS PAINTS

• Discussing paints and their properties
• Techniques: Marbling, Colored Crackle, Altered Surfaces, Eroded Metallics, Stamping Resist, and Industrial

challenge 5

After you’ve had a chance to go over Day 1, let’s play with Distress Paints! Your challenge is create a tag, card, or other project using THREE OR MORE COLORS OF DISTRESS PAINT. You can use any three Distress Paint colors and any technique from class.

Week 6 focus

For Week 6, July 8-14, 2016, I want you to focus on Day 2 of Creative Chemistry 102.

DAY 2: LAYERING STENCILS

• Discussing the basics of stencils
• Techniques: Layering, Embossing, Stamping, Sketching, and Monoprint

challenge 6

Now it’s time to play with Layering Stencils! Your challenge for Week 6 is to create a tag, card, or other project using TWO STENCIL TECHNIQUES TOGETHER. You can use any two stencil techniques from class.

WEEK 7 FOCUS

For Week 7, July 15-21, 2016, I want you to focus on Day 4 of Creative Chemistry 102.

DAY 4: ALCOHOL INKS

• Discussing alcohol inks and their properties
• Techniques: Faux Patina, Tinted Tinsel, Ombre, Monoprint, Faded Layers

CHALLENGE 7

Are you ready for some alcohol ink fun? Your challenge for Week 7 is to create a tag, card, or other project using ALCOHOL INKS. You can use any alcohol ink technique from class.

WEEK 8 FOCUS

For Week 8, July 22-28, 2016, I want you to focus on Days 3 and 5 of Creative Chemistry 102.

DAY 3: DISTRESS DIFFERENTLY

• Discussing Distress products
• Techniques: Smudge Stamping, Brayering, Photo Tinting, Faux Cracked Glass, Glittering

DAY 5: EMBOSSING EFFECTS

• Discussing the versatility of embossing powders
• Techniques: Rusting, Sticky Powder, Shabby Chic, Tarnished Silver, Chalkboard

CHALLENGE 8

Now, it’s time for a new challenge! Your challenge for Week 8 is to create a tag, card, or other project using both DISTRESS INKS & EMBOSSING POWDER. You can use any techniques from class.

Tomorrow begins Creative Chemistry 103.  I can't wait!