Ultimate Art Journal

Thomas & Romona Ashman

This art journal that is as much a work of art as what you will create in it. Using copper sheet metal, a couple of candy tins, some brass hinges, and a little "blackbird magic", students will learn how to fabricate this oversized (11.5" wide x 7.5" tall) all-metal art journal. Then, alter the surface of the metal with patinas and torching techniques and attach tins and pockets to the cover for storing your art supplies and/or tools. Add a decorative handle to carry it with and off you go!

Supply List:

• Please bring the following tools and materials to class:

• tin snips
• wire cutters
• phillips screwdriver
• flat screwdriver
• standard pliers
• round nose pliers
• eyelet setter
• nutdriver set
• disposable paintbrush
• 16 pieces of 140# hot press water color paper torn at 15" x 11.5"
• decorative found objects, beads/pins; ribbons, etc.
• 2 tin type photos (3”h x 4”w maximum) or other “tin imagery”
• metal paint, stamps & ink for metal
• propane or butane torch (optional)
  
  

The following materials are included in the kit $20 payable in class:

• 2 - pcs. copper sheet metal 7.5" x 11.5";
• 4 - 2" brass hinges
• 2 - 1/16" welding rod 16" long
• 32 – 4-40 x 1/4" zinc flat head bolts
• 32 – 4-40 zinc hex nuts
• 32 - #10 external tooth lock washers
• 2 - candy tins
• steel rebar wire / beading wire
• 1 decorative brass handle
• black and copper patina
• clear coat spray