Art Pottery

Matte Art

Hull Art POTTERY~MATTE Pink Blue WILDFLOWER~WILD FLOWER W-10 8 1/2″ VASE~EWER b $64.99

*** PREMIUM ANTIQUE HAMPSHIRE Arts Crafts POTTERY LIGHTNING BOLT Matte Vase $1,295.00

MUNCIE 5.5″ ARTS & CRAFTS URN/VASE IN SOFT Matte Green GLAZE MINT $395.00

VINTAGE RUMRIL Art Deco MATTE GREEN Two Handle 7 1/4″ VASE #640 $14.99

Hull Art Pottery Magnolia Matte Candlestick Pair $150.00

Hull Art Pottery Magnolia Matte Cornucopia 19-8″ $100.00

Hull Art Pottery Magnolia Matte Vase 1-8 1/2″ $120.00

OOAK ART Deco Style LUSTER MATTE Jug Vase Artist Signed $84.99

Hull Art Pottery Magnolia Matte Vase 2 – 8 1/2″ $120.00

Heinrich Matte White Organic 8″ Vase #1935 Modern Art, Germany, Vintage $80.00

Hull Art Pottery Magnolia Matte Vase 22-12 1/2″ $200.00

Hull Art Pottery Wildflower Matte Cornucopia W7-7 1/2″ $95.00

EARLY Van Briggle Pottery Art & CRAFTS AQUA MATTE VASE, Floral Design c.1930′s $299.99

Near Mint Old Antique 1946 HULL ART POTTERY MAGNOLIA WILDFLOWER MATTE W-5-6 1/2″ $99.99

VINTAGE Two Handled HULL ART Pottery Usa MATTE VASE 6 ¼ PRE 1950 $10.00

Mid- Century Modern Blue Matte Glaze ART POTTERY BOUDIOR Lamps FREE SHIPPING $59.95

Vintage Art Pottery Matte Green Glaze Victorian Style Vase $39.99

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Art Squeezed Vase Matte Green & Black Lava Drip Glaze $420.00

ANTIQUE OWENS ART POTTERY MATTE GREEN TRAY Dish Bowl RING ASHTRAY MISSION COIN $95.00

Vintage Early Haeger Art Deco Vase Geranium Leaf Green Frosted Matte Glaze $85.00

Unknown Art Deco Smi Matte Green Disk Planted Vase Thin Green Glaze Runs 1 of 6 $15.00

Unknown Art Deco Smi Matte Green Disk Planted Vase Thin Green Glaze Runs 1 of 6 $15.00

1930 Art Deco Brush Mccoy Arts & Crafts Matte Green Aqua Orange Vellum Fawn Vase $120.00

Matte Green and White Small Art Pottery German Bisque ? Vintage $25.00

2NEAR MINT OLD ANTIQUE 1948 HULL ART POTTERY MAGNOLIA Water Lily MATTE L-2-5 1/2 $80.00

ARTS AND CRAFTS MATTE GLAZED Handled Vase $24.99

Hull Art Pottery Vase Magnolia Matte Yellow 6 1/4″ $29.99

Nemadji Art Pottery Glazed Inside Matte Outside Green and Cream Swirl $19.00

Vintage Matte Blue NILOAK Vase Art pottery $9.99

2 NEAR MINT OLD ANTIQUE 1948 HULL ART POTTERY MAGNOLIA WATER LILY MATTE L-2-5 1/ $80.00

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Fabric Arts for the Floor – Fun Arts and Crafts Projects

Painted and varnished floor cloths, rugs or runners were among the first floor coverings in North America. The style originated back in 14th century France, where painted fabrics were used as wall hangings and table covers. By the 18th century floor cloths were brought to North America by the British. Until the invention of linoleum, floor cloths were popular for the poor to the very rich.

Today, floor cloths are used mostly as art. They are a decorative and creative, art form most commonly associated with Arts and Crafts. Whether you are going to put it on the floor or display it on the wall and a piece of art or collage, floor mats are very durable and resilient. They are easy to clean, just wipe with a sponge, or a simple soap and water mixture will also do.

In the past, people were destined to inhale horribly caustic fumes from the paint and varnish. These caustic materials were the only way to achieve longevity. Today things are different. It is no longer necessary to have oil based products, water soluble paints and varnishes are faster drying, easier application and clean up, and just as durable.

What you will need: Medium to heavy weight canvas, gesso, assorted brushed, fabric paints, sponges, stencils, bottles, rags, acrylic varnish and Soluvar.

First, you will need to gesso your canvas. Gesso is an acrylic primer, which protect the fibers in the fabric and create a smooth are for application. Secondly, you will need to stretch your canvas. If you are not familiar with this process, there are several web sites with easy to follow instructions. Stretching your canvas will allow for easier paint application. When choosing the paint, it’s best to choose actual fabric paint. Otherwise, you could be dealing with cracking, problematic drying time and it might be non-light fasted. Personally I like to use Liquitex, but your opinion may differ so do some trials to find the best one suited for you. There are many different possibilities for creativity on your floor cloth. On a single floor cloth there may be many different techniques such as, watercolors, airbrushing, stamping, block printing, stenciling, ragging and sponging, silk-screening, collage and faux finishing. Anything goes, the only limits are yours.

Once you floor cloth has been painted and dried, it’s time to varnish. This will protect your artwork and allow it to be walked on if necessary. Once again I love Liquitex varnish. It comes in matte and gloss depending on your desired effect. Apply 3-5 coats. Two important notes, 1-do not over-work the area, this could lead to texture and clouding from the varnish, and two-don’t apply vigorously, which can cause bubbles to form and dry in your work. The varnish can be applied with brushes, paint pads, or sprays. For a more aged look, add some raw umber to the varnish. For a Folk Art look add white wash over the final coat of paint, before varnishing.

Soluvar is a durable, non-yellowing varnish that is very important to a piece near a heat source or in high traffic areas. A coating of Soluvar will prevent a sticky feeling from the cloth. Over time, your floor cloth may need cleaning; you can remove the Soluvar with soap and water then reapply for a brand new look. This process will not affect the original piece. If your floor cloth is in a damp area, remember to coat both sides of the canvas with varnish.

This information can also be applied to umbrellas, outdoor canvas lawn chair covers, cushion covers, table runners placemats, stair runners and room dividers.

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How would i make prayer mats using paper/card in a ks1 art lesson?

Hi

I am answering from my perspective- as a Christian Elementary teacher- I have done this with kids at church. I’ve added some links to sites I use a lot. If you’re not Christian, I’m sure you can adapt the idea and find suitable resources online

I would start by asking the kids what we can pray for and why we pray [talk to God, thank Him for the day, etc.] I would write a list of their ideas and thoughts on the board or piece of chart paper.

Then for the craft, I would tell the kids that sometimes it is hard to think of things to pray for or remember what I can pray for. I would then show them “my” prayer mat- a picture of things that I would like to thank God for.
I would then say that I would like to help them create their own too [enthusiastically]

I would use one piece of regular sized construction paper for the mat- if you would like it stronger, double it up- why not have a double sided mat

Then either provide tracers or precut shapes for the kids to glue onto their mat- items such as a heart, a cross, bible, etc. The kids can draw or write their ideas on the mat [they can copy the words from the chart paper/board list]. Clipart also works well, they can colour and cut and paste.

If you’d like, write out a bible verse [such as part of psalm 24 or colossians 1:3] and have them on strips of paper for the kids to paste onto their mat.

To end, you can try doing a “group prayer”- gather everyone together and start a sentence such as Thank You God for… Go around the circle with everyone adding to the sentence- it is okay if they say the same thing [unless they start to get silly on purpose- encourage and praise the ones that suggest their own]. When the sentence gets back to you, be sure to thank God for everyone and close the prayer- I sometimes have everyone say a hearty Amen.

Hope that helps!

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