Eco Art by mayah(c)2018 "Squirrel's Delight" 7.5" X 9"
This art project started out with the little picture of the squirrel cut from my current month of February 2018 calendar. I thought she was so cute, with her gaze right into the camera lens, that I couldn't wait for the year to expire before using her picture in an art project.
Yesterday I went to my local thrift store and found this great frame. It's heavy, made out of resin, with designs of leaves and stems and seed pods; I thought that it would be great to display some of the seed pods I've collected from around the neighborhood. Got it home and immediately thought that the squirrel photo would fit right in.
The squirrel is backed with cardboard and layers of white glue (dries clear)*, coated with acrylic to make it strong yet flexible; she sticks out away from the burlap paper background for a 3-D effect. The seed pods are coated with AcriGlaze** as preservative.
*Weldbond: "Weldbond is a universal adhesive that bonds most anything. It is non-toxic, nonflammable and free of fumes. Weldbond is created without animal by-products and environmentally friendly. It carries the EcoLogo seal of approval certifying that it is created without the use of formaldehyde, toxic metals or excessive VOCs." https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weldbond-14-2-oz-Interior-and-Exterior-All-Purpose-Adhesive-8-50420/205794934
**AcriGlaze: Clear artist's glaze in Gloss or Matte "SafeCoat AcriGlaze is a non-toxic, clear, topical sealer...It can also serve as a reducer for any type of waterbased paint, as well as a special mixing medium and finish for use in display, art and tradeshow projects." https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers/AFM-SafeCoat-AcriGlaze
2018 BLOGS:
Acrylic Pour Cards: https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2402916
Burlap Madness Continues: https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2402646
Eco Art: Burlap Madness! https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2402026
EcoArt: Unfinished is Finished! https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2400313
EcoArt from Beeswax: https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2400305
EcoArt: Cards and Placards https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2400023
What is Life? https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2399584
Art for Winter's Chill: https://www.curezone.org/blogs/fm.asp?i=2399485