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!

5. Finishing Options

1 Lesson