tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318916682024-03-21T17:27:06.076+11:00Abfab Art StudioA funky art studio online, where silk artist Teena of Sydney designs her textiles. As she reminisces about living in Paris; her magic brushes weave a kaleidoscope of fabulous colours on the silk, bringing paintings to life, fabrics to 'pop' and it's a whirling dervish rainbow of a space!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-27927502594944263592019-10-30T18:50:00.004+11:002021-08-17T10:44:52.178+10:00Free Course - How To Create Bookmarks from Silk Scraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my <a href="https://howtopaintonsilk.gumroad.com/l/silkbookmarks" target="_blank">new Online Course</a>, I'm showing how to use left-over pieces of hand-painted silk - or any silk scraps, and turn them into gorgeous bookmarks.<br />
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With Christmas and gift-giving coming up soon, these might be great little stocking stuffers!<br />
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Above: here is a range of silk bookmarks I created - remember to put a website link or phone number on the back of the paper before laminating!<br />
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Above: All that's needed is silk, scissors, paper, card outliners, glitter etc - and get ready to have some fun!<br />
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Above: Students painting small pieces of silk to use for projects.<br />
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To sign up for the introductory free Course, <a href="https://howtopaintonsilk.gumroad.com/l/silkbookmarks">pop over here >></a></h2>
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For more information, visit <a href="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/">How-to-paint-on-silk.com</a><br />
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I haven't posted on the blog for a very long time, and I wanted to see if it was still working :-)<br />
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If you've been notified I posted this blog post, please do comment or get in touch -- I'd love to hear from you xox<br />
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All my silk painting photos, videos and tutorials can be found on my site:<br />
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Do come visit if you have time!<br />
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I'm releasing new online silk painting courses on a regular basis :-)<br />
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See you soon!<br />
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Teena Hughes xoxoxAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-13564691293509026472011-04-19T09:27:00.000+10:002019-04-16T09:55:20.205+10:00Local Art Exhibition with Mexican flavourOn Friday March 25th, 2011 I popped into the VIVA MEXICO! art Exhibition which included the work of my friend, Steve Fasan.<br />
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As I stepped into the fabulous art space, I could have been excused for thinking I really WAS in Mexico - hola!<br />
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Fabulous lilting music was being plucked from the strings of a harp and the riot of colour was joy to my eyes :-)<br />
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There was an amazing variety of artwork from teeny tiny to large paintings, a mechanical robotic goat (which I fell in love with), a lifesize sculpture made entirely from chili skins hand-stitched together and even a fabric hut (little house) - so much to look at and explore. The atmosphere was gay and fun, and it was terrific to see so many talented artists in this exhibition.Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-43695637569402786002011-01-31T14:37:00.003+11:002011-02-01T10:09:59.253+11:00Plus Size Fashion Tour in Paris, June 2011Yes, I've finally settled on the dates!<br />
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From <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>20th June, 2011</b></span>, I will be hosting <b style="color: blue;">One Day</b> and <b style="color: magenta;">Five Day</b> <b style="color: red;">Plus Size Fashion Adventures</b> in gay Paree, the City of Love & Light!<br />
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Pop over to the website to read about all the fabulous things we'll be doing:<br />
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Ciao for now<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-91231676629385726772011-01-31T13:30:00.008+11:002011-01-31T14:49:55.648+11:00Fabulous fibres & wonderful women FashionistasOh my heart was soooo happy to meet my 'online' friends when I was in Melbourne over the weekend.<br />
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My first Abfab Fashionista Afternoon Tea was a HUGE success, and it made my heart fill with joy to see gorgeous women trying on my fashion designs - all handpainted by me.<br />
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I met the charming and most delightful Rosemary of <a href="http://rosemarysnotebook.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rosemary's Notebook</a> (with whom I've been corresponding for years - an extra special treat to meet in person!), the gorgeous <a href="http://www.rainydaybooks.com.au/" target="_blank">Meryll</a> who looked faaabulous in the handpainted silk habotai Ruana in hot pink, orange and purple, the beautiful Janine Milson of <a href="http://realwomen.com.au/" target="_blank">RealWomen.com.au</a> and the stunning <a href="http://ankadankadesigns.com/" target="_blank">Anca</a> -- all these women looked fabulous and made the day a HUGE success!<br />
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Thank you ladies!!!!<br />
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Seeing my designs being tried on and discussed was such a treat - as a silk/textile artist working from home, I sell my handpainted clothing online and rarely get to meet a client.<br />
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My plus size designs come in 4 lengths - Mini, Midi and Maxi - and for those extra tall gals - the Tall.<br />
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Wondering which lengths are available? The measurements from the shoulder to the hems :<br />
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The St Tropez Tunique is 45" across, stitched in from the side-seam, so 35" across/70" around.<br />
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I'd love to hear what you think of these new designs (I'll be posting photos for the rest of the designs this week - stay tuned!)<br />
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Cheers<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-57364934550113002922011-01-18T11:27:00.002+11:002011-01-18T11:33:15.335+11:00Preparing for Silk Fashion & Painting in Melbourne 29 January 2011This morning I'm creating new designs and painting on silk in preparation for my visit to Melbourne next week.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">and my first <a href="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/fashionista-afternoon-tea.html">Abfab Fashionista Afternoon Tea</a> at the same location, same day:</span></b><br />
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If you haven't booked yet, and you'd like to attend either event, let me know asap as I need to arrange for wooden frames etc to be shipped for the Workshop - looking forward to meeting you!<br />
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See you soon!<br />
Cheers<br />
Teena!<br />
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It will be held in Melbourne where I'll be visiting for a few days, and the next one will be in Sydney soon after.<br />
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To find out more, <a href="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/fashionista-afternoon-tea.html">pop over to my website and register today >></a><br />
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The clothing/wearable art is in size 12 to approximately size 30, so every gorgeous Goddess can try on something!<br />
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I look foward to meeting you!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-37451449683884396632010-12-20T11:42:00.004+11:002010-12-28T11:45:41.052+11:00Merry Christmas from Teena Hughes! Happy New Year!<img alt="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/xmas/christmas-tree-with-glass-decorations-words-border.jpg" src="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/xmas/christmas-tree-with-glass-decorations-words-border.jpg" /><br />
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I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all who've visited my blog and website, and taken the time to post comments and kind words - it's much appreciated.<br />
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I wish you all a fabulously Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays - Season's Greetings - Joyeux Noel - Happy New Year and Bonne Année!<br />
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From my Art Studio to your inbox,<br />
have a fabulous Yuletide!<br />
Teena xoxAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-38975857461261650572010-12-04T19:31:00.004+11:002010-12-28T11:41:04.222+11:00Come meet me in Miranda in Sydney! <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">UPDATE</b></span>: I wasn't able to attend this event after all, so apologies to all who were interested in meeting me there; I do hope you got my email advising I couldn't attend. On a happier note, I am organising my FASHIONISTA AFTERNOON TEAS in Sydney & Melbourne in 2011 - woohoo! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1831486860">Pop over to the website to read more >></a><br />
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I've just been invited to be part of the Designer Markets in Miranda in 2 weeks!<br />
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Woohoo! I have to get cracking - painting and sewing - straight away!<br />
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I'm soooo excited - I'll be there :<br />
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When: <b style="color: red;">Thursday 16th December, 2010</b><br />
Time: <b>10:00am to 9:00pm</b><br />
Where: <b>Miranda RSL, 615 Kingsway, Miranda, NSW</b><br />
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Come and try on my fabulous handpainted and hand-dyed clothing, with <b style="color: red;">sizes up to about 28</b> (and maybe roomier) for all you Gorgeous Goddesses!<br />
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As soon as I have some of my new designs painted, I'll show them on my website and let you know here on the blog too.<br />
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<a href="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/wild-abandon-handpainted-summer-tunics.html"><img alt="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes" height="320" src="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/tops-and-tunics/saint-tropez-turquoise-purple.jpg" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes of AbfabDesigns.com" width="73" /><img alt="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes" height="320" src="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/tops-and-tunics/saint-tropez-lime-pink-orange-turquoise.jpg" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes of AbfabDesigns.com" width="61" /><img alt="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes" height="320" src="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/tops-and-tunics/saint-tropez-lime-orange-turquoise-purple.jpg" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes of AbfabDesigns.com" width="73" /><img alt="Saint Tropez Tunic - handpainted hand-dyed by Teena Hughes" height="320" src="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/images/tops-and-tunics/saint-tropez-hot-pink-orange.jpg" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Join Teena Hughes in Paris, Sydney, Melbourne or San Francisco for a fabulous adventure & fun!" width="100" /></a><br />
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If you're a Facebook user, you might like to pop over to my NEW Facebook Page - if you click the LIKE button you can post messages too:<br />
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If you can come, please do send me a message and let me know - it'll be great to meet you in person!!<br />
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Have to dash, that fabric won't paint itself!!!<br />
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Ciao for now<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-4935438159440626732010-10-09T18:33:00.002+11:002010-10-09T18:37:14.252+11:00Mooshie loves silk and ParisJust downloaded some photos and I had to share this one - my cat Mooshie reclining like a royal on her favourite cushion .... a handpainted silk one I made a while back, where I've written the word 'Paris' on the silk:<br />
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She does look comfy, doesn't she?<br />
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Cheers<br />
TeenaAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-83751088387608421042010-10-03T19:44:00.001+11:002010-10-04T08:37:56.449+11:00Crocodiles, smiles & fuzzy linesToday I was going through my computer looking for some images, and this one of one of my silk scarves appeared ... and it just makes me smile :-)<br />
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I used to be a member of an artist group called ARTISTS FOR LIFE, and we focussed on Australian wildlife. We held exhibitions in Sydney which highlighted the plight of many endangered australian animals, and one of my favourites became the ringtail possum.<br />
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I love to draw cute animals, and those who know me well know that I draw LOTS of Koalas :-)<br />
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This cheery crocodile is handpainted onto white silk habotai, using French dyes and orange gutta. The background has been layed and fused using some of my techniques, and gives it an interesting flavour.<br />
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I'm thinking it might be time to paint some more of these scarves - is this something you like?<br />
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A good size would be 35" or 40" square; when draped or tied around the neck the actual design isn't obvious, but the patterns and shades can be complementary to your outfit. Some folks might even tie a scarf like this around their hat for a jaunty air :-)<br />
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So - let me know - should I resurrect this crocodile design?<br />
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Cheers<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-72276306426212578502010-07-30T23:49:00.001+10:002016-09-25T17:50:11.526+10:00What do bears and cake decorating have in common?As you may know, I draw a lot of animals and they all end up with cartoon faces as I like them to have some personality. One thing I don't draw is bears (and no, the koala is NOT a bear :-)<br />
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My friend Michelle is the queen of bears -- in fact she makes CAKES of bears, all colours, and they're absolutely stunning! Check them out:<br />
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Enjoy! Let me know what you think :-)Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-48015020297935483032010-06-14T14:03:00.000+10:002010-06-14T14:03:47.554+10:00Textile Teachers Setup Easy Classes OnlineI'm on the Mailing List for <a href="http://fiberartsmixedmedia.ning.com/">Fiber Arts Mixed Media - FAMM</a> - and am pleased to share with you that Susan is about help teachers run their textile classes via her popular Forum.<br />
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Here's how it works:<br />
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<ul><li>You contact Susan about setting up a private area for your class on her FAMM forum, and make your payment (currently only $30 one-off fee per class).</li>
<li>You will now have a mini-forum for your textile class.</li>
<li>You (as the teacher) advertise your own class all over the internet and via your website etc.</li>
<li>Susan mentions the classes on her FAMM mailing list.</li>
<li>Sign-ups for your classes are on on your website, and you accept payments via Paypal or whatever you (as the teacher) decide.</li>
<li>Curriculum is up to you, the teacher; your classes can be run with PDFs and/or videos.</li>
<li>Interaction with your students is via the Private Forum, which makes it easy for all your students to see all the questions and answers.</li>
</ul>This is a great opportunity, <a href="mailto:fiberartmixedmedia@gmail.com">contact Susan for more details >></a><br />
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Cheers<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-10430774509044103522010-05-19T08:17:00.000+10:002010-05-19T08:17:12.911+10:00My new Fiesta hand-painted silk habotaiYou may remember I <a href="http://abfab-art-studio.blogspot.com/2010/04/having-fun-with-handpainted-sandwashed_26.html">wrote recently about a new sample I'd made</a> by painting a 3 brushstroke pattern on Habotai silk.<br />
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I liked it so much I decided to use it for my new business cards and address labels :-)<br />
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I can't wait for them to arrive, they'll be so much fun!<br />
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It's a grey old day in Sydney again, I woke up thinking about some of the cute animals I paint on silk, and today I might take videos of me doing just that. Reminds me of all the great kids at the <a href="http://abfab-art-studio.blogspot.com/2010/04/day-1-royal-easter-show.html">Royal Easter Show</a> who got to paint on silk for the first time. <br />
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OK, time to make a coffee, hope you're having a fabulous day!!!<br />
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Ciao for now,<br />
TeenaAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-87311475838122423292010-05-03T20:21:00.003+10:002010-05-05T23:07:14.501+10:00Did you steal my silk photo?<div style="color: red;"><b>UPDATE</b> - 5 May, 2010 - eHow UK solved the problem! Thank you eHow for removing my photo, much appreciated.</div><br />
Imagine my surprise whilst surfing the net this evening to discover someone (not the first) who has taken one of my photos, of my handpainted silk, and <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4823703_paint-on-silk.html" target="_blank">used it for their own 'article' on silk painting</a>.<br />
As there is no way to contact this person without creating an account and logging in to eHow, I have decided to share the photo on my blog, so that if anyone recognises the name <a href="http://www.ehow.com/members/bungalowbettie.html" rel="http://www.ehow.com/members/bungalowbettie.html" target="_blank">bungalowbettie</a> on eHow, that perhaps they can pass my message on.<br />
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Here is the article in question, and MY PHOTO:<br />
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So <b style="color: red;">bungalowbettie</b> - my name is Teena Hughes, I'm a well-known silk artist, and I treasure all my photos on all my websites.<br />
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If you would like to use any of my photos, the greatest courtesy would be for you to contact me, ask me, and start a conversation. I'm a pretty friendly person, and I generally like to see me given the credit for my own photos on others' websites.<br />
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I'm easy to find, after all you found my photo on my website ... so how about contacting me and doing the right thing?<br />
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Trust me, we'll both feel a whole lot better if you do.<br />
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PS - here's my webpage where this photo has been for 2 years:<br />
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Cheers<br />
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</cite>Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-41665082219589669502010-05-03T08:18:00.001+10:002010-05-19T09:41:02.013+10:00New Haori Jacket in Handpainted Silk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOswfbcO9PzlpKBnwS1Ni1T6aTuYiPBJrCa059pFC3jgh-jvsHuBJiMY-csB7c23JzBfvQ89ArfvBkS2J4zYWJuPqVEUFuWUYRWZrGwBxHuos-WACoTYB-jERXeVEaC1Ib5sA/s1600/haori-sandwashed-silk-coral-sea-may2010-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOswfbcO9PzlpKBnwS1Ni1T6aTuYiPBJrCa059pFC3jgh-jvsHuBJiMY-csB7c23JzBfvQ89ArfvBkS2J4zYWJuPqVEUFuWUYRWZrGwBxHuos-WACoTYB-jERXeVEaC1Ib5sA/s400/haori-sandwashed-silk-coral-sea-may2010-b.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Above: I have handpainted sandwashed silk with my Coral Sea colours before turning it into a loose-fitting Haori Jacket.<br />
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It feels gorgeous on, and is bright and colourful - now I need to make one of these for ME :-)<br />
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More photos, same coat:<br />
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You can see more colours on my Haori Silk Jackets page >><br />
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Hope you're having a gorgeous day wherever you are!<br />
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Ciao ciao<br />
TeenaAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-35716827105937173772010-05-01T12:22:00.001+10:002010-05-01T12:26:58.462+10:00How to steam silk in a bamboo steamer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0zV6LjOC9hLeJymkeQUu6Lhn3yQrocJ_D2bVuF4LNqw32u_k-tYvERIuhnnd65Y6aCyFu3MBilNfDpH2Zw8wmsLMVfwJ6KnsQpg8tRCg-AA_MOBCNRDopPxmp3_r3xFXTS7J/s1600/how-to-steam-silk-in-bamboo-steamer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0zV6LjOC9hLeJymkeQUu6Lhn3yQrocJ_D2bVuF4LNqw32u_k-tYvERIuhnnd65Y6aCyFu3MBilNfDpH2Zw8wmsLMVfwJ6KnsQpg8tRCg-AA_MOBCNRDopPxmp3_r3xFXTS7J/s320/how-to-steam-silk-in-bamboo-steamer.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Above: I've put the handpainted silk down on white cotton sheeting, rolled it up in a sausage shape, and placed inside the bamboo steamer.<br />
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The pot of water needs be on highest temperature, boiling well, but not splashing upward.<br />
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I steamset this silk for an hour, which was recommended by the dye manufacturer.<br />
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Above: Ms Moshie Cat having a well-deserved morning nap :-)Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-64078317342011641042010-04-26T17:34:00.002+10:002010-04-30T12:33:58.095+10:00Having fun with Handpainted Sandwashed SilkI thought you might like to see some photos of silk I've been painting - all sandwashed silk, so thicker than habotai, it's very thirsty and soaks up a LOT of dye :-)<br />
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This closeup shows about 18x18inches, or 45x45cm.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also painted a sample piece of sandwashed silk with some fun 3-stripe patterns and came up with this lovely little fiesta of colour below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ahhhhhhh it's sooo much fun to paint on silk :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ciao for now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Teena!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<img alt="Students learning how to paint on silk at the Royal Easter Show
in Sydney, 12th April 2010" height="277" src="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/uploads/images/royal-easter-show/students-in-the-silk-painting-booth.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Students learning how to paint
on silk with Teena Hughes at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, 12th
April 2010" width="400" /><br />
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Above: My wonderful booth, filled with amazing colours, happy faces and lots of laughter :-)<br />
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<img alt="Boys love learning how to paint on silk at the Royal Easter Show
in Sydney, 12th April 2010" height="313" src="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/uploads/images/royal-easter-show/boys-love-learning-how-to-paint-on-silk.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Boys love learning how to paint
on silk with Teena Hughes at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, 12th
April 2010" width="400" /><br />
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Above: boys love painting on silk too :-)<br />
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I've never taught so many people so quickly in my whole life, what an adventure it has been!<br />
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Today I drew lots of cute animals on silk for people to paint with the silk dyes, and we all had a blast!<br />
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As I packed up at the end of the show, I could hardly believe I'd met so many warm, interesting and funny people in a 3 day period. I took lots of photos and it will take me some time to get them online, but I will post a couple here too.<br />
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To see more photos, pop over to :<br />
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Ciao ciao from a very tired but very happy Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-21809006945456695312010-04-13T21:57:00.002+10:002010-04-13T23:14:35.983+10:00Day 2 Sydney Royal Easter Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlitbA0AM5XXGhMlAa9kPrXBIUB8aoADpSN0XJGHX-tSLZeNcXEq-S043_V8eEyFZUQXtYZJ-nBUwN22WGcHkmRYcrCoPON9uGiuBCI-0D3g8lpE-yhKfk0cgRc-bOC8wkyIs/s1600/painting-on-silk-with-teena-hughes-2friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUlitbA0AM5XXGhMlAa9kPrXBIUB8aoADpSN0XJGHX-tSLZeNcXEq-S043_V8eEyFZUQXtYZJ-nBUwN22WGcHkmRYcrCoPON9uGiuBCI-0D3g8lpE-yhKfk0cgRc-bOC8wkyIs/s400/painting-on-silk-with-teena-hughes-2friends.jpg" width="307" /></a></div>Just got home from my second day of three, demonstrating silk painting at the Royal Easter Show.<br />
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I met an absolutely huge number of adults and kids today who tried their hand at silk painting. We played with cold wax, seaweed outliner, French dyes and painted starfish, moons, fish, cats and shapes of all sizes :D<br />
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There were even a couple of 2 and 3 year olds who had a try, with their Mums helping them.<br />
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Everyone loved it! It was such a fantastic thing for me to be part of, to share my love of silk and silk painting with so many people ...<br />
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If you came by my booth today - THANK YOU for making it such a super duper fantastic day!<br />
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The photos I took will be online by the end of the week, over at http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com<br />
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One more day to go, which is also the last day of the Show ... until next year :-)<br />
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Ciao for now<br />
TeenaAbfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-54372882799801787652010-04-12T19:46:00.001+10:002010-04-13T23:15:43.155+10:00Day 1 Royal Easter Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogoQi3q5vTOymujg4cV1c7U6sWCHEtWyt3_cQqTnLC1yRG4eagNItx0g_cz7ZsoeFc4hUugnCm4FhNlEE5sp1vJL1kvmWhLfJSH0MwjCg1T6JpBprY6aX6MeHtg0UWxfgjBop/s1600/painting-on-silk-with-teena-hughes-4girls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogoQi3q5vTOymujg4cV1c7U6sWCHEtWyt3_cQqTnLC1yRG4eagNItx0g_cz7ZsoeFc4hUugnCm4FhNlEE5sp1vJL1kvmWhLfJSH0MwjCg1T6JpBprY6aX6MeHtg0UWxfgjBop/s400/painting-on-silk-with-teena-hughes-4girls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Just got home, absolutely exhausted, and happy :-)<br />
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I was demonstrating silk painting all day, and let adults and kids join in. It was so much fun!<br />
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Too tired to upload photos tonight ... and two more days to go.<br />
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Thanks everyone for dropping by the ARTS HALL 3, to see me in Demonstration Area D!<br />
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Hugs,<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-59564578659908890962010-02-28T09:09:00.004+11:002010-03-01T19:56:36.262+11:00Maharajah's Purple ElephantI've uploaded a few more photos and a video from the painting phase of the <a href="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/maharajahs-garden-exhibition.html">Maharajah's Garden Elephant painting on silk</a>, which I thought you might like.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here's the video of me sewing the hems on the wallhanging and choosing the baubles to attach to the top:</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought the hot pink baubles in Paris on my last visit - I'm so pleased they look so good on the <a href="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/maharajahs-garden-exhibition.html">purple elephant wallhanging</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're in Australia, keep an eye out over the next two years for this Travelling Suitcase Exhibition -very colourful and wildly imaginative! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see a larger photo on my website, and hopefully I'll have the rest of the photos online soon :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/maharajahs-garden-exhibition.html">http://how-to-paint-on-silk.com/maharajahs-garden-exhibition.html</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PS - Would you like to <b style="color: red;">join me in Paris in June</b>? Each year I host a week-long <a href="http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/silk-painting-france.html">Silk Painting Adventure</a> - and a <a href="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/plus-size-fashion-tour-in-paris.html">week-long Plus Size Fashion Adventure</a> - woohoo! This year I'm also going to be teaching half-day and one-day silk painting for those who can't spend the 7 days. I can't wait to get back there mid-June to end-July - it will be great to see my friends and my students!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe you'll join me?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Teena</div>Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-6670983320885535852010-02-21T08:22:00.003+11:002010-02-28T09:03:13.693+11:00My Maharajah's Garden ElephantDropped off my artwork for the Maharajah's Garden Exhibition (by ATASDA - Australian Textile & Surface Design Association) and was pleased to have it all finished - phew!<br />
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Here is the wallhanging being ironed before I sew the hems and add the hot pink baubles:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made a little video while I was sewing, and oh my the colours are soooo vibrant and gorgeous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My friend Michelle told me about the painted elephants and the Jaipur Festival and I'm so glad she did, otherwise my elephant wouldn't have been purple! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm planning and doing lots of marketing for my upcoming trip to Paris where I host a week-long <a href="http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/silk-painting-france.html">Silk Painting Adventure</a> - and a <a href="http://www.abfabdesigns.com/plus-size-fashion-tour-in-paris.html">week-long Plus Size Fashion Adventure</a> - woohoo! This year I'm also going to be teach half-day and one-day silk painting for those who can't spend the 7 days. I can't wait to get back there mid-June to end-July - yayyyy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe you'll join me?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Teena</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-25079319069417715622009-12-18T17:06:00.000+11:002009-12-18T17:06:43.557+11:00Steaming silk in a bamboo steamer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGRKBJNxKVNueM5uXEMgaoV8IH2zrw5bkLhyaWMlI9HxeUu4kP0j2FTiN7nB2wUUd96PZEjKJS3WZumLWMw3NV5nQ1vllWXyGcoTRsnEwYlhYR8RPoD23pOWN1FU6oyxI9n9f/s1600-h/bamboosteamer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGRKBJNxKVNueM5uXEMgaoV8IH2zrw5bkLhyaWMlI9HxeUu4kP0j2FTiN7nB2wUUd96PZEjKJS3WZumLWMw3NV5nQ1vllWXyGcoTRsnEwYlhYR8RPoD23pOWN1FU6oyxI9n9f/s320/bamboosteamer.jpg" /></a>Over the weekend I popped over to Natalie's place with my bamboo steamer under my arm :-)<br />
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Natalie's a friend of mine, and had attended one of my silk painting workshops in Sydney. I'd promised I would come visit when she was ready, and show her how to do the steaming.<br />
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What's required:<br />
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<ul><li>a bamboo steamer - mine is 12" across</li>
<li>a large pot or wok to balance the steamer on</li>
<li>some old white cotton sheeting to wrap the silk in (must be white)</li>
<li>a timer</li>
</ul>What we did:<br />
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<ul><li>filled the saucepan about 4" deep with water and put it on to boil</li>
<li>we lay the cotton sheeting (about a metre) on the table </li>
<li>next we lay the small silk scarves on the cotton</li>
<li>we made sure none of the silk was touching any other piece of silk</li>
<li>we carefully rolled up the fabric into a sausage shape</li>
<li>we then coiled the sausage shap around in a circle shape so it would fit inside the steamer</li>
<li>I lined the steamer with an old white pillow case (to protect from splashes of boiling water)</li>
<li>next we rested the the curled sausage shape into the steamer and put the lid on</li>
</ul>As soon as the water was boiling, we carefully placed the steamer on top of the saucepan.<br />
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We set the timer for 20 mins, and then checked every 20 minutes in case we needed to top up the water - this will depend on the size of saucepan or wok, and the amount of water you put in.<br />
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It was a very small bundle of steaming so we let it steam for 1 hour. If you have more silk, you need to steam for 2 or 3 hours.<br />
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After about 10 minutes we unwrapped the silk and lay it out to rest, to give the dyes time to settle overnight.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><b>Wash the silk - but never never never SOAK!</b><br />
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The next day Natalie put the silk pieces into a zippered lingerie bag into the washing machine, and used mild soap powder on the lingerie cycle.<br />
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As soon as the silk is finished washing, hang up in the shade - never in the sun.<br />
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When the silk is almost dry (very slightly damp) you can iron with a hot iron. This ensures there will be no wrinkles, and the silk will continue to feel soft and supple.<br />
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We had faaabulous fun and I'm looking forward to seeing the photos :D<br />
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Cheers<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31891668.post-27820261788608670312009-12-14T12:11:00.001+11:002009-12-14T12:13:12.327+11:00New banner for my Abfab Silk Blog!<div style="color: red;"><b>FINALLY!! I DID IT!!</b><br />
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I've had it on my To Do List for ages, and I finally made the time to do it ... and I'm sooooo pleased I did :D<br />
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I created a new Banner for my Blog, using my <a href="http://abfabdesigns.com/">AbfabDesigns.com</a> banner - and incorporating the word BLOG so it's easy to tell the difference between the two. Here's the snapshot I just took:<br />
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So - what do you think? Is it an improvement?<br />
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I'd love to hear your thoughts :D<br />
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Ciao ciao<br />
Teena!Abfab Art Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517754048868669071noreply@blogger.com2