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Crochet Yarn Painting Project

February 15, 2012 by TheCrochetCrowd

Mikey's Bernat Mosaic Yarn Painting

Mikey's Bernat Mosaic Yarn Painting

Doesn’t this look stunning? If I were to ever plan something that would have rocked the crochet world as much as I did with this painting, I probably would not have gotten the attention as this new yarn painting has received.

Watch this HowTo Instructional Video on creating your own. I consider this project free form as you need to create the work to fit the frame. Everyone will have different sizes of frames to work with. This requires you to be a bit imaginative and exercise your crochet skills.

In this frame that is 24″ wide by 30″ high, I’ve created a yarn insert that is basket weave crochet. This video will cover a number of questions such as the following:

  1. How to create the basket weave stitch
  2. Sizing requirements for the insert
  3. How I attached the yarn to the frame
  4. What to look for in a frame due to weight of the project
  5. Materials used and crochet hook size

Over all, I absolutely loved this project. It’s one of my most treasured crochet projects to date. In keeping with the Basket Weave theme, have you seen this Basket Weave Scarf Pattern? It’s the same concept as shown in my project.

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: Create, Crochet, DIY, free pattern, Idea, Making, michael sellick, mixed media, Painting, project, The Crochet Crowd, yarn

Bernat’s Yarn Tasting with Mikey – Live Event

November 16, 2011 by TheCrochetCrowd

Loom Knitting Demonstrations and Tutorial Teaching
Join Mikey Live On December 3rd, 2011 at Bernat’s Factory Outlet (Spinrite) in Listowel Ontario.

Bernat’s Live Event

12 Crochet Gifts of Christmas Feature

Mikey’s back at Bernat (Spinrite Factory Outlet) on December 3rd, 2011 between 10 am – 3 pm. This is when Mikey will be hook’n up a storm and creating a fun atmosphere. We laugh, share and connect with others who are totally into the fibre arts.

This time, bring your size J or 6.0 MM crochet hook or you can buy one at the store if you forget. We are going to be playing with a quick project idea that you can make for yourself or even better, whip it up for a loved one for a Christmas gift! I’ve never taught crochet at Bernat and this will be my first opportunity. You can either watch and learn or buy a ball of yarn and begin immediately with me.

You will be able to see all the products made for AllFreeCrochet’s 12 Crochet Gifts of Christmas at Bernat.

This is a free workshop event.  Watch for Bernat’s Flyer for exact details and what December’s sales are going to be!

Hope to see you there! 🙂 Enjoy

Michael

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: bernat, Create, Demonstration, DIY, event, Free Workshop, Fun, hobby, Laugh, live, michael sellick, Mikey, Pom Pom, Puff Ball, scarf, Share, Tasting, The Crochet Crowd, Try, yarn

Framed Crochet Purse Tutorial

August 5, 2011 by TheCrochetCrowd

Crochet Your own stylish Change Purse
Crochet this unique change purse using the tutorial included on this blog.

Darla of “The Needle Nerd” on Facebook has completed her oversize coin purse ready for this fall. She has provided us with a link with a written tutorial on how to make your own.

Create your Crochet Coin Purse.

Enjoy this free detailed tutorial.

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: Create, Crochet, DIY, Follow, frame, free, free crochet patterns, Lesson, Make, michael sellick, purse, The Crochet Crowd, tutorial

Polymer Artists

July 14, 2011 by TheCrochetCrowd

What is Polymer Clay?

  • Polymer clay is a non-toxic man-made sculpting material which can stay pliable until cured at a relatively low temperature. It is also made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  • Essentially is like plasticine for artists. Virtually every shape is achieveable using your hands and anything you can get your hands on.
  • Color mixing is very important as if you mix it too much, you may loose the design completely. It’s one of those artistic creations where you need to know where to stop.

What is the attraction to Polymer Clay?

  • Polymer Art is a vision of my own expression.
  • It’s like feeling your brain explode full of knowledge and something so vibrant and up lifting can come to life right in front of you.
  • You can keep fixing and moulding until you get what you want. It’s a forgivable art form before baking it.
  • I have always been a creative person and I think on new ideas and how to put those ideas into a form of art.
  • Once you feel the clay between your hands its like magic. It’s almost as if the clay speaks to you and lets you know what it wants you to do.

Underestimated art form?

  • I’m not sure really what it is, or why some people look at polymer art and never give it a second glance. Is it because it’s handmade? or maybe they don’t really know what it is.
  • Non creative people hear clay and think “Oh that’s easy to do!”. Not keeping in mind all the tools and product I have invested in.
  • Clearly, Polymer clay has the power to push limits and really shock people. The true quest is finding people who appreciate this form of art.

Where do you see Polymer Art?

  • I myself have seen so many pieces of jewelry, wall art and sculptures.
  • The internet is filled with great ideas and techniques to be able to follow along.
  • Some creative ideas, you would have no idea Polymer Clay was used to make something. The artist has pushed the limits and really created a masterpeice.

    Laurie Mueller, Polymer Artist, designed The Crochet Crowd’s badges that people wear at shows.

    Tips

  • The most important thing to remember about working with polymer clay and making your very own Polymer Clay Art, is that all you really need is a piece of clay, your own two hands, and an oven to bake it in.
  • It’s inexpensive, easy to work with, and you can create anything your heart desires.
  • It’s one of the few hobbies where there is not a lot of upfront costs associated to it.
  • Try your hands at Polymer art… it may make you feel like a kid again and you can create stuff like jewelry pieces and much more with your own two hands.

Written by Laurie Mueller – Polymer Artist for Mikey at The Crafting Crowd.

Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: Create, Details, Inside, Insight, Interest, Laurie, Laurie Mueller, Love, Make, michael sellick, Mikey, Scoop, The Crochet Crowd

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