FMP hand in date

It has been a busy day getting everything in my sketch book completed on time. I will continue to blog my show prep program watch this space...

My progress to make russian doll cushions

The first thing i needed to do was create the perfect shape of a russian doll out of paper to make a template. At first my template wasn't fat enough and made my pillow cotton tests look too skinny. I played about with this until i got it just right. I used my russian patterns fabric in the 3 colours and matched them up back and front colour and also ones that had mixed colours front and back. I used the fatter paper template with the same progress to create the outline making sure that they were symmetrical. Next i added tiny beads for detail paying particular attention to colours that would match the backgrounds. I used past techniques by sewing french knots working back into my fabric. I pulled the cushions inside out and used the sewing machine on every Russian doll so that the beaded detail wouldn't get damaged. Finally the end results are nice and cute. I am really happy with these and ready to display for my FMP show!!!! 

Transfer paper sticker on the white porcelain tiles

I have decided to pick 5 images of my Russian egg, Kremlin, my families, face and some flower illustrations. I used Microsoft word to create the position and place on the page then I printed them out onto the transfer paper with black and white only for the test also save money too. Next, i cut all my images out then i put the front of the image in the bucket of water and waited for 2min. When my images start to come away from the white backing i picked it up very carefully because it is very fragile and easy to tear. I put my images on the front of my white porcelain tiles then i used a dry sponge to wipe them to remove any air bubbles then i put in the kiln to fire. I am really happy with the end result. I think they look beautiful. Next time i would like to explore this technique further and produce something in ceramics. 

My wallpaper print

I have sent my designs to the special printer for my 3 large pieces russian dolls with different background wallpaper and included 3 various sizes for example;LARGE, MEDIUM AND SMALL. My 3 russian dolls are out from the printing and it's look beautiful and i am happy with that.

My final business cards

My final design for my business cards. I have chosen various different backgrounds based on Russian dolls. I have printed them on Lustre paper which is semi glossy. I think these look professional enough to be left in my area of the show for people to take. My business cards ready for the FMP show. I can't wait!!

I have more than 5 design ideas of Russian dolls with the patterns on the front and back. Also i have used images of my face and family drawings of my architecture and my eggs. I have created these russian dolls by using Photoshop, mono printing, sew machine and heat transfer for the tests.

My designed fabric had arrived!

Finally, my russian doll fabric has arrived and i was so happily with them because they are beautiful and pretty. Can you see my 4 squares of russian dolls design fabric which i will frame. Other one, long yellow russian dolls (2 metre) i will put on the wall for my FMP!

Russian dolls shape for the tests

I brought pillow cotton. I drew the outline with tracing paper and then cut all russian dolls out in different sizes. I am happy with these shapes and sizes!