FEATURES
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Cover Story: The Woodland Walk Jacket
by Diana Olson
“The inspiration for this jacket was twofold,” says
the artist, citing the beautiful wooded walkways along the
Oregon Coast where she resides and the nature of the fabric
she used to construct her creation: Facile in a deep mossy-green
color.
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Splashy, Flashy and Over the Top:
the 2003 Bernina Fashion Show Review
by Michelle Newman
If you love wearable arts, you don’t want to miss this
spectacular show—but if you missed last year’s event,
artist Michelle Newman reviews it for you here.
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Tin-Can Jewelry
by Linda O’Brien
With a little imagination, the lowly tin can could become
the basis for your next jewelry project. Let experienced jewelry
artist and “tin puncher” Linda O’Brien show
you how!
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The Ethnic & Exotic Kimono:
Along the Silk Road Wearable Art Challenge
by June Colburn
Here are the results of the author’s latest art-to-wear
contest, inspired by the historical Silk Road.
DEPARTMENTS
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Material Differences:
Soft, Sumptuous & Versatile: The Pleasures of Ultrasuede®
by Sally Anne Artese
Whether you use it as a foundation for beadwork, painting,
embroidery or other forms of wearable art, sometimes only
Ultrasuede will do.
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The Professional Artist
by Sarajane Helm
The author teaches you how to market your wearable art.
11 Embellishments: Designing Beaded Buttons
by Megan Noël & Robin Atkins
Megan Noël introduces us to her beautifully embellished
beadwork in miniature: on buttons! She learned her technique
from author and teacher Robin Atkins, who provides us with
a lesson on the art of making itty-bitty beaded beauties.
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On the Surface: Painted Purses
by Carol Heppner
The use of cotton duck fabric offers a sturdy structure for
making nifty handbags while providing a smooth surface on
which to stamp and paint your favorite impressions.
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Clay Arts: Ethnic “Stone” Pendants
by Barbara McGuire
Mixing colored and translucent polymer clay results in a faux-stone
effect that’s perfect for your next pendant project.
An artificial aging technique finishes the surface and creates
an opportunity for extraordinary transformations.
