PAINTSTIK RUBBING SAMPLES - Texture Plates
Mosaic Tiles
The mosaic tile effect is achieved by using a paintstik in a dabbing motion to define the the corners
of a square, then filling in the rest of the square using at least 3 different colors. The key is to
squeeze as many small dabs of color as you can into the square.
Once several dozen tiles are complete, use a fusible on the back of the fabric and cut out the tiles.
Triangles are produced by cutting squares in half, and you're ready to create your own version of my
"Mini Totem" by arranging these shapes on a background. Once you are pleased with the design,
just fuse the shapes down.
Squares and triangles form the basic shapes for many quilting block designs. Just think of the
possibilties.... All the fun of playing with color, and no piecing required.
Using the entire plate as a rubbing texture provides a grid, which can be a really nice background for
focal images such as the flowers in this sample. The rubbing is done using gold and turquoise
iridescent paintstiks and my Morning Glory stencil.
The grid is also useful as an overlay to unifiy other colors/designs in a composition.
Save $5.00 by ordering both the swirl texture plate and morning glory stencils.
Click here to order.
It's easy to create stunning quilt blocks by using a combination of rubbings done on both light and
dark backgrounds. Bond a fusible to the back of the fabric after the rubbings are complete, cut out
the squares, then cut each square in half to form triangles. Many combinations are possible just by
creating contrasting colors, and the basic shapes of a square and triangle. Fuse when you are happy
with the design.
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