Tyvek

My art group met at the first of June and we played with Tyvek. We were inspired by Karen L’s recent post here. We cut up Tyvek envelopes, painted and heated them with a variety of heat tool…

These lovely objects are made from recycled Tyvek mailing envelopes! Since they are almost indestructable I have used them as embellishments on the covers of some of my books: This example also has beadwork, which is stitched through the Tyvek and onto the cover with equally indestructable 'fireline.' Back to the Tyvek..... here is a brief description of the process used to create the ornaments. You will need a Tyvek mailing envelope, stamp pad inks or other permanent colored inks, a teflon…

Vivid colors, intricate designs and pleasing textures.

tyvek painted blues and greens with tulle wrapped aorund.

My art group met at the first of June and we played with Tyvek. We were inspired by Karen L’s recent post here. We cut up Tyvek envelopes, painted and heated them with a variety of heat tool…

Creating veneers, coming up with a Clay Carnival project, playing with Tyvek Film and finishing off a mixed media art canvas were all on the agenda today.

My art group met at the first of June and we played with Tyvek. We were inspired by Karen L’s recent post here. We cut up Tyvek envelopes, painted and heated them with a variety of heat tool…

One of the delights of experimental printmaking is using materials which havea mind of their own. If you enjoy this approach then you will definitely like experimenting with Tyvek printing plates.

Posts about Tyvek written by Karen Lane

I’ve just got back from spending a wonderful day with Jacky Hopkin and her group of ladies who meet at Waltham Windmill on the outskirts of Grimsby. I was invited over to teach them the tech…