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Antique Feather Relief Sculpture and Mosaic with Caitlin Hepworth
Section 1
Course Introduction with Caitlin Hepworth (3:19)
Presentation of Caitlin's related works (3:48)
PDF for download: Suggested Tools, Materials, and Resources for both the US and AU
PDF for download: Feather inspiration Images and sketches
Understanding Feathers: Shapes, Colors, and Textures (4:23)
Sketching the feather (13:08)
Creating Small-Scale Feather Models (11:31)
PDF for download: Model Evaluation
Section 2
Scaling Up the Feather: Drawing the Template and Preparing the Center Rod (7:00)
Cutting the Mesh into the Feather Shape (3:11)
PDF for download: Securing the wire mesh diagram
Part 1: Preparing and Stitching the Galvanized Wire for Attaching the Mesh Layers to the Rod (7:45)
Part 2: Preparing and Stitching the Galvanized Wire for Attaching the Mesh Layers to the Rod (11:13)
Stitching and anchoring the two layers (13:59)
Introduction to Alkali-Resistant Fiberglass Mesh, Shape Cutting Techniques. Thin set mixing consistency (7:26)
Applying the first layer of mesh and thin set (19:42)
Trimming the feather after the first layer has cured (6:30)
Trimming and cleaning up bits of wire on the backside of the feather (3:05)
Applying the thin set to the backside of the feather (7:48)
Preparing the edges of the feather (6:58)
Part 1: Applying the self-adhesive mesh to the edges with thin set (13:22)
Part 2: Applying the self-adhesive mesh to the edges with thin set (14:37)
Evaluation, positioning, and installing the hanging hardware (10:59)
Preparing the Apoxie Sculpt for the Quill (5:37)
Modeling the Quill with Apoxie Sculpt (5:49)
Section 3
Mosaic Materials Tour (10:43)
PDF for download: Palette Planning
PDF for download: Color planning and Gray Scale
Evaluating the design and color placement for the feather (5:11)
Preparing the mosaic for the center of the feather (6:59)
Applying the gold smalti down the center of the feather (16:15)
Caitlin's cleaning technique around the mosaic gold (2:37)
Planning out the mixed media mosaic materials (10:02)
Applying the mosaic material to the feather substrate (9:24)
Evaluating and designing the next section (14:36)
Watch as Caitlin uses small, medium, and large pieces to create a balanced composition (19:56)
Learn to use both sides of the Mexican smalti for color gradation (7:42)
Its good to have a rough idea as you plan out each section (9:20)
Continue to evaluate the balance of colors and shapes (10:52)
Complementary colors: Watch as Caitlin creates a beautiful gradation of blues and greens that meets with copper and gold smalti (23:18)
The tesserae become smaller and lighter in color as you move to the top of the feather (7:01)
Completing the mosaic and finishing off the edges with thin set (6:17)
Finishing Details: Wrap Up and Thank You! (1:33)
Part 2: Applying the self-adhesive mesh to the edges with thin set
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