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September is a time of change.
We bid goodbye to Summer as Autumn
arrives, bringing with it a chill to the air. Shadows begin
to lengthen, the leaves begin to change colors and children
head back to school.
And our thoughts begin to turn towards
Hallowe’en!
Welcome:
These wonderful Artists joined the eBay HA31 Group in
August:
- Sylvia of Anaboo Creations
- Sandra of Babycakes Doodles & Designs
- PJ of PJ’s Artistic Designs
- Sheila Nelson
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Published:
Robert Brawley of Halloween Fanatic Originals had
one of his works, “Will You Share Your Treats”
published in the September/October issue of Cloth,
Paper, Scissors magazine. Be sure to pick up a copy
on newsstands now!
Exhibiting:
Halloween Artists member Dennis Haynes of Runamuck
Studio will be exhibiting at
Glitterfest on October
2, 2010 in Santa Ana, Calif. Be sure stop by to say
“HI” and pick up one of his fiendishly fantastic
creations to add to your collection!
SLEEPY DAYS
by Cindy Tevis
The rustle of dry leaves under your feet,
The distant smell of fire.
How warmth feels when its leaving the air,
Our days are growing tired.
Rally in the Season,
Enjoy it till the end.
Capture the feeling,
It’s Halloween once again!
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Artwork ©
by artist Cindy Tevis |
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How to Preserve Autumn’s Leaves |
By
Jeanne Gripp
The Candy Corn Chronicles |
Artwork ©
by artist Jeanne Gripp |
One method to preserve leaves is to put them
into a glycerin/water solution. This will
preserve your leaves yet leave them
relatively flexible.
This preserving method
works because the natural moisture present
in the leaves is replaced by the glycerin
solution, maintaining the leaf's texture and
form. |
Artwork ©
by artist Jeanne Gripp |
Materials:
- Glycerin
- Water
- Flat pan or
disposable plates
- A weight or something
to keep leaves submerged
- Leaves
Steps:
1. Mix the glycerin and
water so that it is one part glycerin and
two parts water. You only need enough to
submerge the leaves - about one cup.
2. Pour the solution into
a flat pan, place the leaves in the
solution, and then put the weight on the
leaves to keep them submerged. |
(Tip: try using two Styrofoam or
other disposable plates. Put leaves and enough
glycerin solution to just lightly cover the leaves
in the bottom of one plate. Then put the other plate
on top of the leaves and solution. Now you can put a
weight of your choosing on the top plate without
getting the weight in the solution.)
3. Keep the leaves submerged in the solution for 2-6
days.
4. Dry the leaves gently with a paper towel. They
should feel soft and pliable. |
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eBay Groups
HA31 Halloween artists are busy spinning out their newest
art creations for 2010! Be sure to
search ebay for HA31 to find lots of original Halloween folk art and this season's hottest collectibles!
Art and Craft Products To Try This
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