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Unusual Materials #2 - BURLAP

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Unusual Materials #2 - BURLAP
Swap Coordinator:tatrchips (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Artist Trading Card (ATC)  Craft Supplies 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:February 14, 2015
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

The is the second in a monthly series of "unusual materials" for ATC’s.

BURLAP - image created by Julia Stainton

For this swap, you will create an ATC using Burlap.

An example of this would be adding burlap to a base that is stiff or taking burlap and making it stiff with starch or another product - and it measures 2.5 x 3.5.

You will then create your ATC using any theme you want on this burlap base.

The list of materials for the rest of the series is listed below in case you want to work ahead.

Beads (done) - link to first one - http://swap-bot.com/swap/show/190143

Burlap (current)

Clay (air dried or baked; piece of broken flower pot)

Cloth (stiffened or attached to a sturdy backing)

Duct Tape or Electric Tape (colors and patterns welcome)

Glass (plexiglass or regular glass from old picture frames)

Metal (aluminum foil as long as it is thick enough to be sturdy or on a sturdy backing)

Paper/Cardboard (typical ATC)

Plastic (old containers or bottle cut up; plastic picture frame that comes apart)

Screen/Mesh (from old screen door)

Wire (chicken coop wire, crafting wire, wire from ribbon not being used)

Wood (like balsa airplane or think piece of plywood)

I encourage everyone to join all - for an exciting change in the world of ATC art.

Discussion

Sakubik 02/ 8/2015 #

Hmm... I just translated it into german and now I still have to think: Just where do I get that? Any ideas??

institches 02/ 8/2015 #

@Sakubik - Many craft stores in the US sell burlap. It's a big décor item right now. My daughter has burlap curtains in her dining room, with burlap placemats and table runner.

tatrchips 02/ 8/2015 #

It is also what they use for coffee beans in some stores and I have seen it used for flour, animal feed, etc.

willap 02/ 8/2015 #

Would like to do this but I only participate in Regional USA. Will you be doing this in the USA Regional?

tatrchips 02/ 8/2015 #

Probably not right away :(

institches 02/12/2015 #

So the entire ATC must be burlap? No attaching burlap to a paper backing?

tatrchips 02/14/2015 #

That would probably work..... as long as the appearance on the surface is burlap - yes? I'm pretty flexible.... just trying to use different materials instead of the same old same old ;:)

EmilyT 03/19/2015 #

Anyone taking over the swaps? If so and you see this please pm so I can join in. Fun themes!

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