Lightbulb Shrines
$145
Michael deMeng
Student Level : All levels
Ever wonder what to do with all those old light bulbs? Well, I now have an answer: make art, of course. Using a burnt out light bulb, we’ll be creating tiny shrines not only by adorning the exterior of the bulb but inserting imagery inside the glass bulb as well. Basically, we’ll be doing a ship-in-a-bottle sort of thing, but don’t worry it’ll be much easier than that. All this will be done using a mixture of collage, painting and assemblage. You’ll never look at a burnt out light bulb the same way. See the light?
Supply List:
Scissors and cutting tools (exacto)
Brushes (acrylic) - smaller and detail
Acrylic Matte Medium – or any adhesive for collage
Paint (acrylic- small tubes): Black, White, Quinacridone Gold, Pthalo Green, Red, Dioxazine Purple (Golden Products preferred)
A few different kinds of glues- clear : (E 6000 or Liquid Nails Clear) and Liquid Nails original formula (red tab on label)
Small do dads, found objects, collage items and photos. Bring various items that you would like to use on your Lightbulb shrine- this could be anything! (jewelry, fake flowers, price tags, watch parts, shoelaces, fake eyelashes etc.) As I said, anything. Smaller items and collage items will work a bit better for this project. We'll have a communal pile of do-dads that students are willing to share with others in the class...so, looks like it's time to clean out those dresser drawers and the garage.
Burnt out lightbulbs…clear.
Optional items or suggestions to enhance the class project:
Basic tools, such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
Heat gun
Dremel tool (cordless if you have it)
Palette Paper or pallete
Questions? Email Michael at assemblage@michaeldemeng.com
Web site: www.michaeldemeng.com
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