Cheesecloth 102: Portraiture
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Chiaroscuro
Supply List and Patterns

Portrait Supply List
Pattern 1 to Print
Pattern 2 to Print
Warm-up Exercise Handout for Cheesecloth
1. Getting to Know Your Materials

Do I Really Need to Get Dura-lar?
Introducing ... Cheesecloth!
Assembling Supplies & Mixing Glue
2. Basic Cheesecloth Techniques

Warm-up Exercises
Warm-up Exercise #1: Happy Face
Warm-up Exercise #2: Tonal Gradation
Warm-up Exercise #3: Wispy Strands
Separating Dried Cheesecloth from Dura-lar
Threading Your Machine
Preparing to Applique: #1 Happy Face
#2 Tonal Gradation Applique
#3 Wispy Strands Applique
Displaying Your Warm-up Samples
The Origin of My Cheesecloth Technique
3. Steps to Portrait Creation

Creating a Pattern with Values
Beginning the Face
Sculpting the Hair
Adding the Ear
Head & Shoulders (not the shampoo)
Completing the Face
Tweaks & Adjustments
The Finishing Touches
4. The Applique Stage

Putting the Puzzle Together
5. Finishing Options

Finishing Options For Your Portrait
Congratulations!

You did it!

1. Getting to Know Your Materials

The basics of this technique: cheesecloth, Dura-lar and PVA glue

3 Lessons