tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post8138197081125919648..comments2024-03-19T01:28:45.707-07:00Comments on Fine Lines: Chihuly Inspired "Macchia"Christie - Fine Lineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-25805602366764828232016-11-11T09:00:29.663-08:002016-11-11T09:00:29.663-08:00My only thought about using the acrylic spray is t...My only thought about using the acrylic spray is that the fumes could be bad. I'd think it'd be best to spray it outside. Or perhaps use Modge Podge? Either way, I'll be doing this project this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-10356880457367648892016-06-23T19:04:02.451-07:002016-06-23T19:04:02.451-07:00I plan on using this in Kinder. Need to research ...I plan on using this in Kinder. Need to research and present Chihuly to my class. I am not an art teacher but believe that creativity is an important aspect of learning. Looks like fun. Can't wait to try it out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383497714087598968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-4508737942449707172015-11-07T13:17:18.795-08:002015-11-07T13:17:18.795-08:00Why not try a spray gloss varnish?Why not try a spray gloss varnish?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986619736826199775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-38108833667536331792015-03-10T22:22:54.470-07:002015-03-10T22:22:54.470-07:00I'm wondering - what is that white lattice-loo...I'm wondering - what is that white lattice-looking thing that you have them hanging from so that the light shines through from the light fixture? fsujeanniekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988536094823780503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-85147226302249442462014-12-27T12:41:58.258-08:002014-12-27T12:41:58.258-08:00We sprayed them indoors -- as I recall it smelled ...We sprayed them indoors -- as I recall it smelled like a wonderful laundry!!Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-2910162299224018552014-12-27T09:32:14.957-08:002014-12-27T09:32:14.957-08:00Did you spray these indoors or out?
Did you spray these indoors or out?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589224263961967803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-14788389321147028982014-11-06T21:15:44.308-08:002014-11-06T21:15:44.308-08:00I am doing this lesson tomorrow with 3rd graders a...I am doing this lesson tomorrow with 3rd graders and we are going to created a group piece. I have been experimenting with Modge Podge (gloss glue like) before and after spaying. This seems to work to give the glasslike effect. To make the inside shine, paint on the modge podge and let it dry before scrunchy over the cup to spray. Also found 2 coats of spray to be stronger. Can also modge podge the outside after sprayed with the startch to make it stronger.michellehttp://www.bumpercards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-27722358710740063852014-03-25T07:46:04.289-07:002014-03-25T07:46:04.289-07:00As I recall, mine were dry by the next day.As I recall, mine were dry by the next day.Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-64449090986844642602014-03-25T00:08:01.524-07:002014-03-25T00:08:01.524-07:00how long does it take them to dry?how long does it take them to dry?Raunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829826586756539994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-62939567712354546382014-01-05T19:45:39.969-08:002014-01-05T19:45:39.969-08:00I think that might be a nice addition -- high glos...I think that might be a nice addition -- high gloss.Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-12927463965783205242014-01-03T05:13:50.425-08:002014-01-03T05:13:50.425-08:00Could you spray them with an acrylic clear coat to...Could you spray them with an acrylic clear coat to help preserve them?Nancy Torsennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-84047444661797588672013-11-21T14:52:46.809-08:002013-11-21T14:52:46.809-08:00I found if I sprayed a couple of layers of starch ...I found if I sprayed a couple of layers of starch and let them dry thoroughly, they were pretty stiff. But if the kids handle them and bend them too much, they lose the stiffness. We also made a Chihuly inspired chandelier-like hanging from #6 plastic sandwich boxes that I put together with a glue gun. That was 3 or 4 years ago and it is still hanging in my room. Much more durable. The kids designed their plastic with permanent markers and I baked them until they curled into interesting shapes (maybe a minute or so) in the little oven we have at school. I am pretty sure it is here on my blog somewhere (I think it was 4th grade in either 2010 or 2011. I know that Mary over at Marymaking blog did that project, too, with some lovely results.Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-77770809768115310942013-11-21T11:42:11.967-08:002013-11-21T11:42:11.967-08:00How durable are these?
The music teacher at my sc...How durable are these? <br />The music teacher at my school asked my Art club to make a huge one of a lot of these as a 'chandelier' for the center of the auditorium. <br />Does anyone think that will work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-81633620885824900232013-06-25T19:39:25.372-07:002013-06-25T19:39:25.372-07:00I remember visiting Tacoma a few years back and se...I remember visiting Tacoma a few years back and seeing Chihuly's work -- it inspired me to have my elementary art classes learn about him. Hope you and your kids have fun with this project -- it is really fun to watch kids' eyes as the starch starts to fizz and cause the colors to run!!Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-53456049264910309932013-06-25T18:02:02.890-07:002013-06-25T18:02:02.890-07:00This is so wonderful!! We took our children to vis...This is so wonderful!! We took our children to visit Chihuly in Seattle, and it was an incredible experience!! This will be so wonderful to try with them. Thank you for sharing:) http://weekendadventuringwithxanderandava.blogspot.ca/2013/06/a-visit-to-seattle-chihuly-garden-and.html<br />Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-85237404790912156842012-12-21T14:24:06.822-08:002012-12-21T14:24:06.822-08:00It has been quite awhile since we did these, but I...It has been quite awhile since we did these, but I think I had 2 large cans of Heavy Starch for about 125 machia. I sprayed them liberally until each looked foamy and fizzy. When kids took them off the cup and glued them on board the sides stayed stiff. Kids could press them down as much as they wanted.Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-48683446229494153982012-12-21T06:14:25.803-08:002012-12-21T06:14:25.803-08:00how much starch did you use. I sprayed them once ...how much starch did you use. I sprayed them once with a pretty health coating but I feel like they still aren't hard enough?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958601867864490534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-89166719368923541442012-11-06T19:18:37.315-08:002012-11-06T19:18:37.315-08:00Thank you for clear directions. I'm in the mi...Thank you for clear directions. I'm in the middle of doing this with my middle school students, and they are equally enthusiastic about the process. I am trying to come up with a way of giving the finished product a shiny surface to have it reflect more light when displayed. Any suggestions for something I can spray on the exterior?<br /><br />bklyn29girl@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754546486499750120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-19776650999635458492012-10-29T07:00:04.812-07:002012-10-29T07:00:04.812-07:00Yes, I had the kids do one filter each. I wouldn&#...Yes, I had the kids do one filter each. I wouldn't have the space for storing more than that as they dried!!!Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-74776959761089770792012-10-29T06:51:56.993-07:002012-10-29T06:51:56.993-07:00Is it just one coffee filter per student? I read a...Is it just one coffee filter per student? I read another blog from another teacher who said "3 per student" ? I haven't done this project yet, so looking for guidance. Thanks!tartseam@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-86236613502707687342012-09-05T13:03:09.144-07:002012-09-05T13:03:09.144-07:00We're doing this in my class on Friday. I plan...We're doing this in my class on Friday. I plan to have them attach several to a sheet of white card stock and I'll hang them from the ceiling, just like his ceiling installations. I think they'll love it...at least I hope so! I've certainly enjoyed playing with the project at home! :)April@MySacredSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155864494153772363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-9610798897827633402012-09-03T07:31:33.448-07:002012-09-03T07:31:33.448-07:00You're welcome!! Good luck with your lesson --...You're welcome!! Good luck with your lesson -- I still remember the kids' eyes lighting up as the starch started to fizz and interact with the color.Such fun!!!!Christie - Fine Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418114130566362780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-6470844876799115242012-09-03T06:34:01.830-07:002012-09-03T06:34:01.830-07:00I just got back from a Chihuly exhibit at the Dall...I just got back from a Chihuly exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and was looking for lesson ideas. I love this and,like the above post,will be doing close to the time of our art show. Thank you for such a detailed lesson.<br />JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-45659315451718313292012-05-15T08:46:57.000-07:002012-05-15T08:46:57.000-07:00I just happened upon your lesson. i just think it...I just happened upon your lesson. i just think it is wonderful and I am going to do it this week.<br />How Cool.<br />Thanks bunches<br />Tami from BluemoonpaletteTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05312722182925986117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370879428515287328.post-71661248986748786372012-03-01T16:22:43.424-08:002012-03-01T16:22:43.424-08:00What a colorful project! I will try this soon! Tha...What a colorful project! I will try this soon! Thanks for sharing!Mrs. Ellorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560122021512431208noreply@blogger.com