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July/August 2005 Issue

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SPECIAL FEATURES

18 Convertible Jewelry
by Sharilyn Miller
Three jewelry pieces in one: a lusciously long necklace that easily converts into a short choker and bracelet set by the clever addition of a single jewelry component! This project, also featured in the new book Bead on a Wire, will add to your wire-art jewelry making skills.

26 They’re Hot! Fabulously Felted Purses
by Jenny Doh
Knit ’em, wash ’em, wear ’em: Fabulously Felted Purses are all the rage with knitters of all ages. Learn how to knit up a simple, elegant purse and turn it into a high-fashion felted handbag.

38 Cover Story
Antoinette’s Cage
by Mary Buckley Sutton
A garment made of metal? Yes —copper MetalMesh fabric utilized by the artist was fashioned into a modern bustier embellished with fabric ribbon flowers and little gems.

DEPARTMENTS

7 Clay Arts: Exploring Mixed Media Techniques with Polyclay
by Sherrill Kahn
Oh, the possibilities! Combining traditional polymer clay techniques with new methods and unusual materials like collage items, fabric scraps and Friendly Plastic, the artist shows us several new ways with polyclay.

12 On the Surface: Stenciled Designs on Fabric
by Marcy Tilton
Commercial pattern designer and noted fabric artist Marcy Tilton shares her methods of transforming ordinary organza into an enviable evening jacket.

16 Material Differences: Raw Silk
by Sally Anne Artese
“As a canvas or as an application for art-to-wear, raw silk has a lot of personality,” says our expert guide to fabrics, fibers and textiles.

31 The Professional Artist
by Sarajane Helm
The author teaches you how to market your wearable art.

34 Embellishments: Found-Object Jewelry
by Janice Lowry
She’s better known for her large-scale collages and assemblages, but for almost 20 years Janice Lowry has also turned her skills to artwork in miniature: Found Object Jewelry that you can make, too.

44 Designer Collection: Kayla Kennington
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Award-winning garment designer and pattern maker Kayla Kennington is featured in this issue. From learning to sew at age 4 to picking up awards and accolades as an adult for her unique designs and heavily embellished garments, this artist will surprise and enthrall you. Featuring four brand-new, never-beforepublished garments and ensembles!

July/August 2005
ON OUR COVER

Antoinette’s Cage, a metal-fabric bustier by Mary Buckley Sutton, graces the cover of this issue. You can read more about her creation in our Cover Story on page 38.

52 Salon
by our readers
Art-to-wear garments, beaded jewelry, polymer clay, scarves and other fashion accessories—13 pages of glorious artwork, and it’s all handmade by our creative and talented readers!

96 Tapestry: My Underwire Hell
by Susan Hemmingson
“I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve had a lifelong love-hate relationship with bras,” says the artist, who shares her insights into a very unusual 3-D sculpture.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

2 Letter from the Editor

66 The Artist’s Library
Book reviews by Sylvia Valle

68 Happenings
A calendar of conventions, workshops & tours

72 Into the Wardrobe
Next issue offerings

73 Details
by our readers
Learn more about the items found on our Salon pages.

82 Submission Guidelines
You can be published!

87 Advertiser Index
Find our advertisers with this handy index!

90 Fabric Painting Basics
How to get started

91 Polymer Clay Basics
Tips & tricks for success with clay

92 Beading Basics
What you need to know

94 Block Carving & Fabric Stamping Basics
Exploring the possibilities

95 Understanding Fabric Paints
Some helpful information

SPECIAL ADVERTISING

81 Online Connections

81 Bead Bazaar
81 Catalog Collection 81 Destinations

 

PHOTO CREDITS

Emily Arata: Pages 20-22, 26, 29-30, and 39.

Lorin Backe: Page 96.

Sylvia Bissonnette: Cover and pages 7-11, 13, 16-18, 21, 27-28, 35-
36, 38, 45-46, 49-50, 52-62, and 64.

ADDITIONS & CORRECTIONS

In the March/April 2005 issue of Belle Armoire, the web site for Wendy Froud was not included. Her site is www.worldoffroud.com; the editor apologizes for the omission.

Below are pages from Belle Armoire, July/August 2005.
Exploring Mixed-Media Techniques with Polymer Clay
In this issue, experienced author and teacher Sherrill Kahn shows us new ways with polymer clay! Go the extreme with wildly creative pendants, beads, clay buttons and more – using mixed-media materials like Friendly Plastic, acrylic and metallic paints, silk fabric scraps, gold leaf, semiprecious metal pieces, and more.
Stenciled Designs on Fabric
Easy elegance is achieved when talented pattern designer Marcy Tilton shares her techniques for stenciling repeat patterns on fabric. Starting with a sheer organza jacket of her own design, the artist shows you how to cut your own simple stencils and use them to apply painted imagery that captures the imagination.
Convertible Jewelry
Two S-clasps: that’s the key to making an elegant, long necklace that easily and quickly converts into a short choker and bracelet set. Editor Sharilyn Miller, author of Bead on a Wire (available from Stampington & Co.), shows you how to make twisted-wire jump rings, bead dangles, wrapped eyepin links, and much more using sterling silver wire and semiprecious beads and pearls.
Fabulously Felted Purses
They’re the hottest thing in fashion right now! Associate Editor Jenny Doh is always on the forefront of fun and fashionable knitwear, and this time she brings us a fun and oh-so-funky project that’s sure to wow your friends. Learn to knit a cute handbag with ICord handles, and then felt it at home in your own washing machine. Kickin’!
Designer Collection: Kayla Kennington by Ricë Freeman Zachery
She’s won so many awards for her forward-thinking art-to-wear garments, Kayla Kennington has been barred (temporarily) from competing in one of the most prestigious fashion shows in the US! But that’s not stopping this brilliant artist from creating newer and better pieces. You’ll find four never-before-published garments in this issue’s Designer Profile feature.
Salon:
13 Full-Color Pages of Our Readers’ Art-to-Wear!
 
 
     
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