This page is a compilation of resources for my students organized by class. I will continue to expand this page as time goes by.
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
HOW-TO SITES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
http://hatstruck.blogspot.com/
Image Transfer Techniques
IMAGE RESOURCES
Please verify the usage rights of images prior to use. The majority of on-line resources below are copyright free for personal use. Some image banks have limited commercial use rules and some have individual permissions granted for specific images. If you want to purchase full commercial use of an image, please contact the institution/archive/company hosting the image.
Free Image Sources
The Graphics Fairy - a blog dedicated to vintage images. This collection is fully searchable and the hostess uploads 1-2 images per day.
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
Dover Publications - subscribe to their newsletter and receive a collection of free images each week. The company compiles a selection of their books on a specific theme and provides 3-4 digital samples from each book.
http://store.doverpublications.com/
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalogue - this is a HUGE collection of photographs and print materials searchable by topic. Each image has a full pedigree of information, including photographer, date, and usage rights. In most cases, there are at least two sizes to download. If the image is strictly protected from any use, only a small thumbnail will be available.
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/
The Vintage Moth - similar to The Graphics Fairy, although the search function is limited to the labels used in the right-hand sidebar.
http://www.thevintagemoth.blogspot.com/
Vintage Scans - a male perspective on mid century (20th) advertising media. Various topics including lots of cheesecake (not the dessert kind) and a wide range of dpi quality.
http://vintagescans.blogspot.com/
and the companion blog:
http://proletkultgraphik.blogspot.com/
Greenpaper - similar to Graphics Fairy although much smaller collection and not copyright free for commercial use.
http://greenpaper.typepad.com/photos/free_downloads/
Other options:
Garage/estate sales, antique stores, Ebay, ArtFire, flea markets, or just put the word out to all your friends that you are looking for fill in the blank style imagery. You will be amazed to see how quickly the donations come to you.
For Purchase
Dreamstime Photography - this is a pay site with a flexible scale of usage rights and costs. I had a need for two specific images and was able to purchase a full commercial license for up to 10,000 prints for a reasonable amount.
http://www.dreamstime.com/
Etsy - this is an excellent site to search for specific eras of vintage images. I have made several "lot" purchases from vendors here when I had a specific composition and era in mind. Fully searchable by category, such as "1970's wedding photo".
http://www.etsy.com
STENCILS
Gauche Alchemy - an ArtFire site (similar to Etsy) where you can purchase the punchinella and lace sample kits I provided in class.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/gauchealchemy
istencils - an online shop with 100's of stencils of images and patterns. Each design is available in multiple sizes. This is where I purchased the small 5 x 5" pattern/texture stencils.
http://www.istencils.com/
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Citrasolv - these folks have an active artist page on their site, complete with contests, galleries, how to instructions and videos, and links to artists' web sites.
http://www.citrasolv.com/art/index.html
MORE INFORMATION
Inkjet Transfers Yahoo Group - must join to access, however this is a fully searchable Yahoo group full of discussions and how-to instructions going back several years.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/inkjet_transfers/
Paper Sculpture
ONLINE METHODS
Ranuculus paper flowers
http://www.totalartsoul.com/all-blogs/gift-ideas-for-poor-creative-souls-15.html
Book Binding
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Paper Jewelry and other designs from books
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperStatement?ref=seller_info
Up-Cycled Fashion Accessories
HOW-TO SITES
BOOKS
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Creazioni Bijoux website and Facebook - daily postings of really fun repurpose and re-use projects
http://www.craftandfun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/craftandfun
(use Google Translate to switch from Italian to English)
Recyclart - facebook or website, almost daily posts containing innovative recycled art and functional designs.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Recyclart/97844269502
http://www.recyclart.org/
Paper Jewelry and other designs from books
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperStatement?ref=seller_info
Graphic Design Online Resources
Downloadable TEMPLATES
Paper Source - Templates for invitations, labels and more
http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/howto/print_templates/ps-printable-invitations.html
Fascinating Fascinators
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
HOW-TO SITES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
http://hatstruck.blogspot.com/
Image Transfer Techniques
IMAGE RESOURCES
Please verify the usage rights of images prior to use. The majority of on-line resources below are copyright free for personal use. Some image banks have limited commercial use rules and some have individual permissions granted for specific images. If you want to purchase full commercial use of an image, please contact the institution/archive/company hosting the image.
Free Image Sources
The Graphics Fairy - a blog dedicated to vintage images. This collection is fully searchable and the hostess uploads 1-2 images per day.
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
Dover Publications - subscribe to their newsletter and receive a collection of free images each week. The company compiles a selection of their books on a specific theme and provides 3-4 digital samples from each book.
http://store.doverpublications.com/
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalogue - this is a HUGE collection of photographs and print materials searchable by topic. Each image has a full pedigree of information, including photographer, date, and usage rights. In most cases, there are at least two sizes to download. If the image is strictly protected from any use, only a small thumbnail will be available.
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/
The Vintage Moth - similar to The Graphics Fairy, although the search function is limited to the labels used in the right-hand sidebar.
http://www.thevintagemoth.blogspot.com/
Vintage Scans - a male perspective on mid century (20th) advertising media. Various topics including lots of cheesecake (not the dessert kind) and a wide range of dpi quality.
http://vintagescans.blogspot.com/
and the companion blog:
http://proletkultgraphik.blogspot.com/
Greenpaper - similar to Graphics Fairy although much smaller collection and not copyright free for commercial use.
http://greenpaper.typepad.com/photos/free_downloads/
Other options:
Garage/estate sales, antique stores, Ebay, ArtFire, flea markets, or just put the word out to all your friends that you are looking for fill in the blank style imagery. You will be amazed to see how quickly the donations come to you.
For Purchase
Dreamstime Photography - this is a pay site with a flexible scale of usage rights and costs. I had a need for two specific images and was able to purchase a full commercial license for up to 10,000 prints for a reasonable amount.
http://www.dreamstime.com/
Etsy - this is an excellent site to search for specific eras of vintage images. I have made several "lot" purchases from vendors here when I had a specific composition and era in mind. Fully searchable by category, such as "1970's wedding photo".
http://www.etsy.com
STENCILS
Gauche Alchemy - an ArtFire site (similar to Etsy) where you can purchase the punchinella and lace sample kits I provided in class.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/gauchealchemy
For more information about their projects, here is their blog:
istencils - an online shop with 100's of stencils of images and patterns. Each design is available in multiple sizes. This is where I purchased the small 5 x 5" pattern/texture stencils.
http://www.istencils.com/
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Citrasolv - these folks have an active artist page on their site, complete with contests, galleries, how to instructions and videos, and links to artists' web sites.
http://www.citrasolv.com/art/index.html
MORE INFORMATION
Inkjet Transfers Yahoo Group - must join to access, however this is a fully searchable Yahoo group full of discussions and how-to instructions going back several years.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/inkjet_transfers/
Paper Sculpture
ONLINE METHODS
Ranuculus paper flowers
http://www.totalartsoul.com/all-blogs/gift-ideas-for-poor-creative-souls-15.html
Book Binding
BOOKS
SUPPLIES
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Paper Jewelry and other designs from books
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperStatement?ref=seller_info
Up-Cycled Fashion Accessories
HOW-TO SITES
BOOKS
INSPIRATIONAL SITES
Creazioni Bijoux website and Facebook - daily postings of really fun repurpose and re-use projects
http://www.craftandfun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/craftandfun
(use Google Translate to switch from Italian to English)
Recyclart - facebook or website, almost daily posts containing innovative recycled art and functional designs.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Recyclart/97844269502
http://www.recyclart.org/
Paper Jewelry and other designs from books
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperStatement?ref=seller_info
Graphic Design Online Resources
Downloadable TEMPLATES
Paper Source - Templates for invitations, labels and more
http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/howto/print_templates/ps-printable-invitations.html
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