New article: Shield Yourself

The newest issue of Somerset Studio is on shelves now – and also available online.  I don’t have my copy yet but look forward to seeing all the ever-inspiring submissions.  For my article I worked on wood substrates in the shape of shields to invent family crests or coat of arms from favorite papers, trims and findings.  I have a second series in the works on my studio table that are in a different palette – all grays, whites, and silvers.  I will photograph and post as soon as they are done.

Here’s a sneak peek of my column – which includes some blank templates as a workshop page for you to build your own with paper.  It’s a fun little exercise in composition – easily fabricated from your stash of scraps.

 

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2 responses to “New article: Shield Yourself”

  1. Monica Barney Avatar
    Monica Barney

    Hi Michelle, Just wanted to ask where you got the small bevelled wooden shields. I love their shape, but have only found the other type that are flat without the bevel. I do love your work in the magazine – first thing I look for when I get it!

    1. grnpepblog Avatar

      Hi Monica.
      Thanks for stopping by the blog and leaving your kind comment.
      About the shields you mention:  those small ones I got from Michael’s years ago in their front display of discounted items.
      I always buy cool stuff in bulk thinking they might become a workshop.
      I did a quick online search and didn’t find anything but there are so many merchants on Etsy that fabricate and sell something similar – I wonder if you could ask for a custom shape??
      Thanks again for the compliment, and good luck!

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