Foramina Sewn Panels

These 24″ round sewn, mixed media art pieces on plywood with stained veneer trim were created for a private commission.

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Materials:

• 24 lb. inkjet bond paper (check out your local drafting supply shop – I got a great deal at The Surveyor Exchange)
• Art Advantage oil paints & turpentine (for marbling)
• 100% cotton fabrics – batiks & broadcloth
• Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 cotton thread
• Golden matte medium
• 3/4″ AC plywood
• Shellac
• Birch edgebanding

Tools:

• Plastic washing machine tray for paper marbling
• Milescraft CircleGuide kit for cutting circles with a router
• Janome Magnolia sewing machine
• X-Acto #11M blades & ergonomic handle
• Iron & BandIt trimmer for edgebanding
• Rubber brayer