Val's Altered HeART Journey

The original technique used either odorless minera...

2011-05-09T06:25:49.396-06:00

The original technique used either odorless mineral spirits or turpentine (can't remember which). That's one reason I never had any desire to try it until much later when I saw it could be done with Citrasolv - I didn't want to have the mess and (in my opinion) danger of using the other products (you really should be outside AND wear a mask when using those products!). I don't know if WD-40 would work - it'd be worth a try.

Great job, I'd love to try this technique myse...

2011-05-07T06:14:29.712-06:00

Great job, I'd love to try this technique myself but I can't seem to find any stockists in Victoria! If anyone knows of any, that would great!

Very cool! Maybe you need some wild women in your ...

2011-05-07T03:32:36.222-06:00

Very cool! Maybe you need some wild women in your life right now!

You left me speachless. I definitelly need to try ...

2011-04-18T02:53:58.043-06:00

You left me speachless. I definitelly need to try this... Amazing!

Love your idea of using caulk. I've purchased ...

2010-12-06T11:27:16.343-07:00

Love your idea of using caulk. I've purchased some to do other things, but hadn't thought of using it as the medium for the art, only as an adhesive. So Thank you for sharing this again. I do hope that you are winning the battle with cancer, as I look forward to more posts from you.
Linda
www.lindaisrael.com

Your blog is so full of inspiring things, you did ...

2010-12-03T16:58:36.208-07:00

Your blog is so full of inspiring things, you did some amazing works!
I hope you'll manage to find the time to give us some news, I hope you are feeling better...

beautiful transfers!

2010-11-26T20:02:49.769-07:00

beautiful transfers!

Hi hows it going you have been quiet for some time...

2010-11-14T14:30:57.317-07:00

Hi hows it going you have been quiet for some time now
Thinking of you!!!
Melissa
hugs to you

Cool blog as for me. It would be great to read som...

2010-09-09T08:26:05.866-06:00

Cool blog as for me. It would be great to read something more
concerning this topic. Thank you for posting this info.
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Hi, I really appreciate the update on the uses for...

2010-08-26T20:03:07.068-06:00

Hi, I really appreciate the update on the uses for caulk. I've done it before but have not used the technique since. I have even purchased the expensive name brand texture stuff - but these are not the same as using caulk. Plus caulk does everything that these things do and more.
As for inspiration for your new piece, you have already said it:
"She has helped me so much and been so supportive during my battle with cancer. And I love her and appreciate her so much." So break this apart into a theme and your work will go where you want it!
Maxine

Great post,Val! I love caulk, too, and do not use ...

2010-07-27T07:08:21.221-06:00

Great post,Val! I love caulk, too, and do not use it nearly enough. Good to see you posting. I know your sister is a great blessing to you.

Val, sending you my thoughts and prayers. We met ...

2010-07-25T09:23:37.807-06:00

Val, sending you my thoughts and prayers. We met at a couple of art meetings I attended in Thornton. I admire your strength, and pray for more strength. I have off and on depression, depending on how my meds are working at the time. I know how hard it is to try to do art in those times. Your art is beautiful, and it comes from your heart, keep it going, my friend. God bless you, Shirley

I absolutely love the textures you hace created I ...

2010-07-24T19:02:44.086-06:00

I absolutely love the textures you hace created I these pieces. And thanks for all the details you shared in this post.

I recommend that people be careful handling cadmiu...

2010-07-24T17:49:43.414-06:00

I recommend that people be careful handling cadmium paints (cadmium is a carcinogen) and check out other products for toxicity. You can always wear some thin plastic or latex gloves if they are safe and don't give you allergy problems, rather than let chemicals touch your skin.
I know I have handled a bunch of bad stuff over the years and now try to be more careful.

Hi Val! I love the color combo you described, and...

2010-07-24T10:50:20.714-06:00

Hi Val! I love the color combo you described, and I'm anxious to see how it turns out. I have no doubt you will conquer it! Thanks so much for the caulk ideas - I've been wanting to find something to "texturize" acrylic paints. And the fact that it's like a glue is even better! Can't wait to try my hand at this. Thanks again & good luck!

On the art that is puzzling you - how about using ...

2010-07-24T10:16:31.825-06:00

On the art that is puzzling you - how about using a translucent layer of white or other color over it, but leave some parts showing through (stencil or whatever)?

Caulk - what a great idea - I'll have to try s...

2010-07-24T08:26:18.512-06:00

Caulk - what a great idea - I'll have to try some - on your sister's painting, I like the fabric + collage idea. I like the little bits of fabric they have the fabric store for you to take home - sometimes they have it in a bag next to the bolt of fabric. Purple is my favorite color!!

Val, the colors for your sister's piece sound ...

2010-07-24T07:46:55.267-06:00

Val, the colors for your sister's piece sound beautiful although I notice you like earth tones best!
How about some red hearts (or just one) somewhere? I love red with purple, blue and green! So happy you
have begun to 'art' again and that you're nearly finished with your chemo. It does zap you so you'll be
rarin' to go about the middle of August! :)
Love and blessings,
Pat

siliconized acrylic caulk (usually elmer's, th...

2010-07-24T07:41:39.322-06:00

siliconized acrylic caulk (usually elmer's, tho ace brand works too) and apollo transparencies make the cleanest inkjet transfers i've been able to do. and regular clear caulk works well with laser print or copy transfers- smooth the paper on, let dry, then rub the paper off. thanks for the other ideas- i LOVE texture & can't wait to try them.

oh my, what a great post and so lengthy that I can...

2010-07-23T21:17:49.246-06:00

oh my, what a great post and so lengthy that I can't help but feel that you're moving into a better place health-wise. Smiling here! I had forgotten about all the great things to do with caulk so I've just down some of them. Thanks for the inspiration!!
XOXO

You've come up with every possible way to use ...

2010-07-23T19:12:45.654-06:00

You've come up with every possible way to use caulk but fixing the leak in the kitchen sink :-) Of the three art works I like the bottom of the three best with the nature theme.

I think you've come up with every possible use...

2010-07-23T19:09:55.067-06:00

I think you've come up with every possible use for caulk except fixing the leak in the kitchen sink:-) The nature caulk work at the bottom of your three is my favorite.

I love the caulk idea, Val -- and I never would ha...

2010-07-23T17:50:30.370-06:00

I love the caulk idea, Val -- and I never would have thought of it myself! Thanks for sharing the idea :)

Paula (from the AB yahoo group)
http://created2bcreative.blogspot.com/

Now I need to go find some caulk!! I ahve two proj...

2010-07-23T16:45:37.349-06:00

Now I need to go find some caulk!! I ahve two projects that I just can't seem to get moving...maybe soem caulk play will awaken my Muse.

Glad the chemo is about over!!

Hi Val, glad to hear the treatments are almost ove...

2010-07-15T19:06:18.847-06:00

Hi Val,
glad to hear the treatments are almost over I'm still praying for you friend hand in there
God Bless you, Melissa