Beautifying ordinary items into exquisite home décor, applying my refined style, enriching the environment with arrays of glitzy bling and elegant images... for the paper becomes the paint as it is all glued together and bonded in a magical work of art.
Creating sticky modge podge messes collaging colorful cut-up catalog scraps and covering crap til it's rainbow blasted and treasure crammed with a glossy shiny bright finish.
Hi! I'm Amanda Hamlin, the creative brain behind the Prismatic Dynamic Retro-Tech Abstract-Tactile Enhanced Collage. This creative endeavor began over 10 years ago as a solution to beautify the chest which housed my jewelry wares - The Royal Glass Bead Treasure Chest, when hot glue and rhinestones chipped away quick and left my trunk looking tacky, I began to decorate with Images from bead magazines and pictures of bling from books and catalogs, as well as trippy images that I printed to adorn the sides simply using another person artwork and pasting it to my item and calling it my own.
Over time, as my process was perfected (in terms of application and glues to use), I ran out of things to decorate. I put all my items aside and took a break for about 8 years before diving back in this year. I was amazed to find the quality of my items were still impressive and since I had shifted from using "items that I liked" to using cut up colorful patterns and designs that everybody would like, how much I still loved these items and how this look can be replicated - if only they followed my method as It has been refined over all this time.
while the aesthetic of my signature style can essentially be copied without a whole lot of guidance, my method, my practice, my essence as an artist, my entire experience in this craft as a multi dimensional experience, has been combined into 12 distinct Aspects which I have attempted to describe for those who would like to join the practice and attempt to create their own masterpieces, or for art lovers, collagers, decoupagers, critics, whoever is enthralled by the….
Prismatic Dynamic Retro-tech Abstract-tactile Enhanced Collage Craft Method With
1. Principles in Visionary Pragmatics,
2. Eco-Conscious Policy Spirit
3. Tactics for Aesthetic Application rooted in handmade Tradition,
4. artistic elements of Balance, Accented Fashions Bright Embellishments
5. distinguished featuring Timeless Designs for the future in mind with psychedelic Effects in Five perspectives
6. Dimensions for Advanced Visual Stimulation, Maximum satisfaction, distraction, life-span expansion, allure via time-lapse and timeless styles ..
the bold Distracting busy prints with an emphasis in impressive turbulent chaotic patterns based on Plasmatic-Spector mathematics and inspired by Kenya Ankara cloth
Each piece is a true analog collage: A curated collection of cut paper pieces pieced in place by adhesives to achieve cohesion and conceive a please image upon completion
My signature style of collage is mesmerizing like it were Magic Eye!
The Retro-tech Aesthetic is funky yet balanced psychedelic,vibe from a decade behind us, glitchy, tacky, woodstock meets jetsons.
The retro-tech method, is to refrain from using advanced technology and practice in the fashion of those from the past using rudimentary tools. I do Analog hand cut collage, do not print new materials, and source my paper locally - do not purchase online.
The retro-tech essence is absolutely present in these pieces- the papers were all from magazines printed previously, used paper. They are also covering items which were used and worn before I picked them.
I always follow traditional method of my whole procedure .
My Mod Podge Collage arts all follow a certain formula, criteria, created in a method, philosophy, a tradition, a ritual….
My ling term vision is to construct a guild and to build a collective of crafters learned in MY particular unique and refined Style, method, and process for my collage art. The characteristics of this kind of art works to be considered of this kind are:
1. The "In Tact, On Hand" Principle
The canvas must be a tactile item on hand and in tact, On the surface plain bland or scratch in need of pizzazz , its purpose still works but its on its last leg , discarded but not broke or garbage, alas The object/canvass must be a tactile 3-D item that is on hand already
The spirit of keeping handmade crafts, in tact and by hand (anti-AI)
The crafter to embody the spirit of eco-conscious activists and just to be a person with Tact, enough to leave thier pride aside and not attempt to express thier personality and ascribe meaning to the item like a surrealist, and to use materials they have "on hand" before producing or paying for materials.
The Dynamic perspective(s) depends on the item to fit in one's hand, so that it may be enjoyed up close and either sides.
The object, once coated in gloss will exibit a tacky feel, thus In Tact, On Hand
The collage is all hand-cut - Enhance By Hand in Aesthetics and in Essence by Traditional Methods,
Practice the promise to count canvass sides and
analyze dimensions of time - the surface area shall be calculated and ought not be too large to complete without giving up or abandoning
and if the Task At Hand Fits In Hand, consider it a worthy object to consider
The imagined canvas should fit in your hand, this first step is the On Hand, In Tact Principle.
2. The "In Sight, In Commission" Visual Exam and Condition Rule
The imagined canvass must have a use other than displaying art - (Pragmatic essence, personal)
Before accepting the item to decorate, examine it's integrity and accept the limitations of your ability to only enhance the visual aesthetics and cover superficial flaws, but by rule of the In Tact principle, by the end, the actual condition of the item shall remain in tact
The item ideally shall be In Commission, therefore and Item in Use, NOT BROKEN, and already existing in the home and even more ideally, be In Sight
A good item may exihibit: The aesthetics of the item need improvement and/OR the space which it is placed needs sprucing up - to extend the the life span of the item, Renew by Introduce and delay replacement to save money and Upcycle
The Artisan works according to the Tradition to IMPROVE BY RENEWING THE VIEW UPON EXISTINT AND IN USE ITEMS IN ENVIRONMENTS LADEN IN SPRUCE
The item lacking pizzazz last leg shabby application extend life span , last minute interception from trash
The working condition and state of commission for the item picked, should be existent, in sight, and to remain in place.
For the mission to reduce waste, delay replacement (to save money), improve the space where the item is placed by upgrading the view inserting colors a new. Qualifies as the enhancement we fancy
Adopt : When someone is throwing away, "Accept Refuse" Ask to intercept and inspect in gest of rejection, accept refuse to Renew in leiu of proof whence another's choosing to replace
Applied Decision To Pick Pre-Existing Places To Paste Upon Pledge for Better Expression Utilitarian
Principle For The Use Purposeful Possession Proclusion Rule To Reduce Peoples Production - No promises may be made, the item may end up looking like trash
When you pick an item already in the home, it is an auto-matic art exhibit as the artist.
Principle of insight Visionary Placement and creative imagined Canvass Consideration In Places Plain, in need Changed - Without inserting new materials or junk
3. The Paper
The places of collage containments were obtained by Artisan in fewer places, employ resources enormous, convenience and ease, in the paper pursuit- Many issues.
Paper Pursual Aquisition Mission In Material Possesstion to Supply the Project
Paper acquired to compose your work, must be freely found, forged, used or handed down, On Hand, but contain no sentimental value to you or anyone you know
No printing (by you) materials may be us
4. The Material Source to compose your work, must be freely found, used or handed down, not contain anything of sentimental worth, the sources may be close to home but the breadth publications titles and variety of types of pages make the best displays in the collage we support. In addition the content must be null and void of content. The backwards collage is we only aim for Tiny hi res color ful cuts less than one inch square with nothing but texture, patterns, color, and nothing to make out.
A bed of "everycolor" cuts or curated blend of a shade get random placed to cloak the thing in close up chaos and far away - if all goes well - a collection of curated Collection of cut paper pieces pieced in place by adhesives achieving cohesion upon completion and a pleasing image conceived.,,
Sources may be close to home but the breadth publications titles and variety of types of pages make the best displays in the collage we support. In addition the content must be null and void of content. The backwards collage is we only aim for Tiny hi res color ful cuts less than one inch square with nothing but texture, patterns, color, and nothing to make out.
Code of Conduct for Best Paper Retreiving Practices Are met: and tactics for Crafting In the Fashion To Match Amanda's Most Fantastic Passion is To Only Use Acceptable methods of material achevment by processes which Align with the agreement set forth in The Guidelines of Proper Paper Picking by principle of Refusal To Waste Exchange, or Pay. and Mission permitting only freely found given or gifted pages void of meaning contained to displayed in the arrangement of collaged pieces in instance are in agreement
4. The Collage Components / The Collage Articles / The Kinds of Cuts To Procure / The Compilation Formulaic To Follow
A: A base shade, Edges, Accents, and Anchor
The Base Shade - a compilation of tiny cuts, from a wide variety of sources throughout a have a wide range of places and time, contain no objects - only designs, colorful patterns, textures, a high resolution of detail and color variance; Pink, Red, Orange, Green, Blue-Green, Blue, Purple, Everycolor, Black/White, Choice Beads, Decorative Arts, Gold, Gems
The bling and gems to accent the bed are placed with artistic integrity and balance, the metallic edges and garish glam embellished touch of Funk and flair
Revival by Vibrant expensive cuts to decorate space, and display a distinct and distinguished item to appeal and visually stimulate and allure.
Cut pieces uniform in size but not shape - often triangles
The Commission for Consistence and Limitations in Decree that Variety of paper kinds exeeds that of righteous desires and flagrant displays and that the quality of Elite Collages Consistently contains higher Degrees of Deprivation and retro-active techniques in relations to the Degrees of Derivations from the desired shade of one's overall base display.
ArtARTICLES MUST BE ABSTRACT: A Piece cannot be considered if it is of any object , these art works must be safe for children or people who are on psychedelic drugs, or mentally unstable or emotional beings, or ascribe to any particular fashion or make any statement, thus contributing to an expired or sentimental quality - all is just colors and designed.
NO ICONS, LOGOS, or Religiously charged images may be used
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5. Sorted by color, curated by shade, Everycolor Together Plus The Trimmings By Blade , Featured image
Application: The curated collection of pieces are randomly stuck in place directly to object
The assertion that every surface of the proposed Work is covered in completion by hand randomly stuck quickly in place not pre-planned imagined arrangements not by machine or pattern keeping or by not in sections in efforts to accent or attempt an effect which is not abstract but a display of personal talents or message which the apprentice wishes to extend instead of his own agenda
B: "Enhanced Collage" The Outline/Edges, Accents, etc
The collage is outlined and edges trimmed with choice cut paper pictures of gold jewelry or beaded jewelry/Decoration Demonstration Display A Distinguished Space Distinction Timeless Taste Placement Test and Talents In Precision In scissor considered Surgical Juxtaposition Attention Balanced Elements Fashion and Attraction Factor Match the "Pledge To Edge in Best" "Blessed Be The Best Attempted Edges Lest Apprentice Obsessive In Attention to Aesthetics" The kitsch of item proposed is rich in resolution and referential to High Art Monetary images and depictions in luxury but the Quality of the item must resonates mysteries demure Blur of Stimulation by Eye's and Unique.
bling and gems, pendants, lapidary
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9. Anchor: impressive expression Discrecien Classic Image Ro Display Great Taste Opt for Classics Non-Descript Distinctive, Distinguished
Each side features 1 actual image usually in the center - a distinguished artwork of notably high distinction but not any one specific (like a porcelain statue but NOT the David) - The Tenant of True Talent Of Expressive Discretion Superior Measure for the Highest Level of Distinction in Succinct, Distinct, Distinguished Designer Exemplary Factor in Tact for Tech Abstract-Tactile Kitschy Taste in Kitsch Fashion By Featured Image Initial Impression Registry Value Highest Class as The Essence of Treasured Method For Majority Glances Longest Lasting, and Unfounded Name of Artists Image Framed Remains Unparalleled to This Day. The image should be Safe , allure , demure, Pure, Resonate with Viewers but Concurt resonance
10. The Seal Down Mod Podgin Massage Good
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5. The Adhesive Agreement /Brotherhood of Better Bonds
The primary glue for initial placement must be archival spray or stick/Adhesive Supreme Agreement Longevity
This means it is non-yellowing, and works toward the goal of timelessness
The paper is sealed with mod podge - The seal of Accepted Adhesive Adherence Agency In Secondary Glue-Use Guided Approval For Application Purposes compliance for this piece is Pure.
6. 5 Dimensional Design Distinct
From far away the pieces appear to be a cohesive color, minimal degree of variation/ Distance Consistency Shade Deviation Determination Equation Appraisal
Close up, there is chaos
Item may be enjoyed from side to side
Overtime, the item becomes loved more and more
7. The item is coated in high-gloss glaze such as Epoxy Resin - The Glossary of better Collage
Majestic vibrant Refined revival
Optical Opulent Embellished Collage Accents Hypnotic Collage of Opulent Home Accents Crafts
Glossy Magazine Paper Stickers Coat
Crap Coated in Trash
Paper Pursuit Quest in retroactive
Retro-Quest Aesthetic Enchantment
Eco-essence Embellishment Dynamic Prismatic Abstract Tactile Reclaimed Container Coverlet Applied by Decoupage to Delay Replacement Reduce Waste Achieve Balance and Advance Talents In Spirit We Practice In Ancestor's
Paper Couverlet
Disguise by Kaleidescope
Upcycle by Disguise
The PLEDGE to Object
by Examination in Essence of Ancestors and with Lasting Impression
Scissor Slicing & Strategic Sticking for Superlative Scenes to Improve Experience for Vicinities
Code of Conduct for Correct Collage Crafting Compliance by Choice Color Confinements in Home item enhancement in tact practice
Choice Color Compliance in alignment with the Contract for Cut Pieces Agreement Of Collected Content Lacking in Meaning Achievement?
Curated Cut Paper Pieces Retieval Means Policy FOR paper material deemed legally and free to increase Artistry Equity and the spirit for which is our proceedings convene
Committee for Crafting Cut Up Contents Z Connecting-collectively Correctly in Accordance to Collaging Constituion To Cover Completely in Accepted Collage Content Material void of Meaning or Discerning Images and Material Archival
Conduct Regulations for Crafters Items
Contract
Policied
Agreement
Price set by guild, workers paid the same
The Decree of Best
Council
Code of Cut Paper
Masters, jouneymen, apprentice
Best Practices Cut Paper Piece
The internal structures of medieval craft guilds are well known from documents and were generally alike throughout Europe. Assemblies of the guild’s members enjoyed some legislative powers, but the control of guild policy lay in the hands of a few officials and a council of advisers or assistants. The guild tended to be an extremely hierarchical body structured on the basis of the apprenticeship system. (See apprenticeship.) In this structure, the members of a guild were divided into a hierarchy of masters, journeymen, and apprentices. The master was an established craftsman of recognized abilities who took on apprentices; these were boys in late childhood or adolescence who boarded with the master’s family and were trained by him in the elements of his trade. The apprentices were provided with food, clothing, shelter, and an education by the master, and in return they worked for him without payment. After completing a fixed term of service of from five to nine years, an apprentice became a journeyman, i.e., a craftsman who could work for one or another master and was paid with wages for his labour. A journeyman who could provide proof of his technical competence (the “masterpiece”) might rise in the guild to the status of a master, whereupon he could set up his own workshop and hire and train apprentices. The masters in any particular craft guild tended to be a select inner circle who possessed not only technical competence but also proof of their wealth and social position.
The craft guild policed its own members’ professional practices, and guild courts and officials investigated complaints of poor workmanship, unfair competition, and other problems, levying fines on those found in violation of the guild’s rules and standards.
Besides their economic and educational functions, guilds also served other purposes. A guild was often associated with a patron saint, and a local guild would maintain a chapel in the parish church to be used by its members. Guilds performed charitable work, not only among the poor and indigent among their own members but among the community at large. Guilds also built and maintained residences, called guildhalls, in which the membership would hold banquets and conduct official business.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION:
First I choose the piece that needs to be beautified ( or saved) Then I choose the featured image And what color blend to follow Compile a collection of cuts in the choosen color, sometimes pulling from other colors to curate a unique color blend. My cut stash is organized by colors : Pink, Red, Orange, Pinkish-orange, browny orange, yellow, green, bluish green, blue, purple, multi, floral, gold, gems, diamonds, beads of choice, objects, and paintings. • None of the color cuts contain any images they are strictly pulled from colors and designs and patterns in found in books and magazines. In a good cut blend You want as many different kinds of cuts as you can find It is ok to use the same piece a few times but you want to have as much variety as possible as an underlying feature that distinguishes this design from other collages. The best cuts are ones that are richest in detail and highly texturized like that of a fossil, and are close up photos or shrunken images; photo of a crowd from a long distance is good for multicolored mix. The color blend is applied in very small pieces upon the design but you may want to keep them in larger pieces in your collection so you can use it strips and organization I usually cut them in triangles and squares but other shapes may work Once there are enough pieces for the color blend, Pick out some beaded jewelry cuts to enhance the design, as trim to frame the outline and edges. This is the first layer of decoration. Choose a variety of jewels and gem peices to adorn the collage further - the accents must be places in a balanced and thoughful way, in complementary choices . These are precious pieces that If you add too many it can look tacky but when applied with good measure it can really enhance the look. They do not pop out so much as just enhance the close up image. Pick out other design elements like cut strips of gold chains for borders and outlines - these pieces should be cut with the most precision. Decide where the featured image will be placed - either 1 for the entire piece or 1 per side. Now you are ready to actually decorate. Lay down a sheet Around the area so the glue doesn't get everywhere. Cover a large portion of the piece with spray glue. Usually beginning around the edges proceed 2 stick each color cut blend piece to the object. You may leave a space open for the feature image or apply it and very carefully cover around it but otherwise do not any spaces open and try not to overlap much it is like fitting together puzzle to avoid hands getting too sticky I recommend applying lotion periodically or keep some hand sanitizer close by. Briefly assess what you have done to see if there are any blank spaces or if there's anything that stands out particularly and just cover it up with another cut using a glue stick. Usually this is when I eliminate any and all WHITE spots. Continue to cover the entire item being careful for the pieces may come off But if you haven't realized yet the spray glue just acts as a placeholder to get everything on before we apply the modge podge Play around with the Different bead and ornamental cuts you have chosen and Find out what looks good, using the glue stick. keeping In Mind the balance and symmetry, Avoid mixing metals, And realize it's okay to say finally admit that it's just not gonna work Things always start to feel a little crazy at this point because nothing is glued down and it looks like a total mess, BUT it is time to get the Mod Podge Massage going. I have tried several Mod Podge products but the best and only one I will use is the plain regular kind. First I wash my hands because I use them bare to apply it. It is a massage of finesses, gentle at first to press down the edges of paper, get thicker paper wet and moldable, and gradually pressing down tighter to smooth it out and until it feels like 1 cohesive object, smooth. Allow it to dry and evaluate your liking after a day before deciding to keep it.
The last step is to apply a coat of epoxy resin to protect and make the item last. This is also a massage but with gloves and it must be placed on a rack to drop excess below, and then it should be rotated and wiped so the droplets do not harden to the object, and the gloss much be thick enough that it does not puddle.
Jazzifier gem applier, shine and style amplifier
glitzy splatter dazzle adder
rad attachin' bling and glamour
Depict expensive fancy pics
With prismatic magazine snips
glue it to It renew the view
Blast of color catalog scraps
Kaleidescope explosion dope
Frozen patterns chaotic collage
Crap Masked in Complete Distracting
Bright display of psychedelic
display mache decoupage coverlet
plastic pieces under glassy coat of
Shine for eyes to mesmerizing
Keeping timeless styles Alive
quick crafts reminiscing of camp activities
scrap books stackin look
nostaligia framed fancily
sparkled paper sticker placer
knit stringin flossy stapler
Aint got no dimes , aint no time
Still i craft and still i try
Im an artist deep at heart
So ima keep on after dark
Retro-Tech, Abstract-Tact
Best way to describe my brand
My flavor major savory deeply seated in methodology
Techniques in fashion ladden in trends
Blends of color patterned pragmatic manner
Formulaic so basic
in for material
taste in distinguished
Classic masters priceless
Style So Rad,
My shine and boldness seep from my bones
Its old are time its bright divine
Decoupage Delay Replace
Paper couverlet
Upcycle
Im Amanda the Wrapper here to stay
