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2/25/08

Mixed Media Monday

This week's theme: School I didn't add any embellishments of color or anything that would detract from the photo... I've used this photo sooooooooo many times that this time, I just wanted the kids and the simplicity of that. How many times can you "pink the cheeks" and think its cute? lol I was thinking maybe adding an old pencil.... like a handle at the top. I just need to set it aside and see what pops up. I used an old family photo from the year 1925. I color copied the image (a lot smaller, the original is 8 x 10) and ever so carefully cut out each row of children. I then, ever so carefully, glued them back together on top of another copy of the same exact photo. I glued small bits of black paper behind each child so that they will always appear to be "popping" out of the photo. I then surrounded the photo with raised edges, placed a glass top over that and then soldered the whole thing. (soldering is a lot harder than most people express! lol)
I love the whole concept of the photo under glass, and I'm thinking I am going to do this more often as it was/is fun~ Maybe my soldering will improve! lol

17 comments:

  1. WOW WOW WOW! I love your eye-popping piece! Beautifully done. Bravo! Yes, make more!!

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  2. Love that Cheryl, That is really the coolest pic. idea.... Not that I have ever soldered (on my ever growing list) But, I have read in several places that you need to flux more, if the solder is Not flowing smoothly ~ Worth a Try.....
    Keep Up Your Great Creations
    Cheryl

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  3. Love the photo! That is so nice the way it all pops!!

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  4. You are inspiring me again. Stop it now, I've got enough to do. I love the way you handled the photo. Just beautiful.
    Nancy

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  5. Love the way you did this photo. I totally love old photos like that anyhow, but the way you "framed" it makes it even more lovely! Your soldering looks pretty good to me, too. I used to do some many years ago on stained glass, but haven't done it in so long I would probably have to learn how all over again. You're doing great!

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  6. Cheryl, Your soldered art looks great! What a neat picture you were able to use!
    *Heidi*

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  7. Waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh stunning. Wow this is so special. Love it.

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  8. Wow, Cheryl! This is gorgeous! Diane

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  9. Oh, how fantastic is it ?! Wonderful.

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  10. Awesome! Spectacular! Great piece!

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  11. Wow ....... cool piece of work, love how you made this image pop, fantastic work!

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  12. I love this. The 3-D effect is wonderful. Love the soldering too!.

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  13. Oh how I love this!! I just made a little "oh" sound when I saw it. Beautifully finished in an understated way that just suits the photo. I just want to be able to see it in person!!

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  14. Well done! A truly "mixed media" creation!
    Michelle Brown
    Melbourne Australia
    http://aztecmichelle.wordpress.com/

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  15. I love the technique you used to make the pic 3-D. Very smart!

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  16. My first thought was WOW. I love the "3-D" effect. Wonderful!

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  17. That is so cool. I like it.

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Chaste hugs & air kisses!
~Cheryl