Dragon Skin Technique

Day two I demonstrated how to make 'Dragon Skin' as it is affectional known as.

Ironing different plastics between baking parchment and then colouring it with 

oil pastels,acrylic paints and Angelina Fibres.

Some of my students came to the studio and brought their husbands too! 

So, three generations inside looking at the work in the studio and the gentlemen enjoying the veranda in the garden. All were more than happy as you can see.

See some of the mixed media cards that I have made with the Dragon Skin HERE

and see more of my card making on my card blog HERE

Dragon Skin

I have been showing different techniques from the start of my classes and this is one of my favourite techniques because it so quick. Ironing different recycled plastics and foils then decorating the results. They are always different and contort into some amazing pieces to use in embroidery and mixed media art work.
Make sure you do this in a well ventilated room and you protect your iron and ironing board with baking parchment. Sandwich the plastic in between the paper and iron with a hot iron. Be careful as some plastics melt quickly. It is a matter of trial and error to find which ones work best. I colour them with oil pastels, acrylic paint and angellina fibres to really get the iridescent effects.
See more inspiration on my website www.art2inspire.co.uk