Supply List:

1. Something to build your Ex Voto on. Could be an old license plate, a retagular piece of wood, a piece of tin, a frame (with backing) You probably don’t want anything much larger than 12 inches in length in any dimension. Traditionally they are roughly around 8”x 6” if you are a purist.

2. Variety of found objects that might be interesting additions Items like, dolls, watch parts, gears, typewriter parts, milagros, bolts, pieces of old metal, straps of leather, dried out spaghetti…anything.

3. Collage elements you may want some photo copies of saints, or images associated with you miracle. Preferably not ink jet prints.

4. Paint Brushes (a couple small detail brushes, and some cheap brushes (1/2 inch to 1 inch in size)

5. Aves Apoxy Clay 1 lbs or more 

6. Paint (acrylic…preferably Golden brand…either fluid or heavy body will work) small tubes will be fine.

• a. Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold

• b. Black (Carbon)

• c. Titanium White

• d. Pthalo Green (blue shade)

• e. Dioxazine Purple

• f. Van Dyke Brown

• g. Quinacridone Crimson

• h. Pthalo Blue

• i. Micaceous Iron Oxide

7. Adhesives.

•    a. E6000

•    b. Molding paste or Dap Alex Plus Fast Dry

Optional but Would Sure Come in Handy

In theory you could get through the class with the above list but I will be sharing techniques that will make your life easier and are really cool effects.  

1. Power Tools - In theory you could do the class they’ll come in might handy

•           a. Heat gun. 

•           b. Dremel with metal cut off wheel 

•           c. Drill

2. Metal embossing tools Merc Art has a nice collection https://www.mercarttx.com/

•     * Basic set

•     * Paper stump

•     * Metal sheets – copper or aluminum

•     * Mouse pad or a similar soft foam

3. -Modern Masters Patina Kit https://www.modernmasters.com/landing/homeowners/brands/me

Questions You Might Have:

• How long can I access the videos? Forever and ever. You will have to ability to download the videos right to your computer.

• How does it differ from a live class? There isn't the one-on-one component and the possibility for immediate feedback that you have in a live class, but you have the advantage of being able to get into much more in-depth explanations of technique. Also, the advantage of being to replay any section that you need a refresher on.

• Will there be video? Yes. There will be roughly about 240 minutes of protected video that only students will be able to access.

• How many videos will there be? I'm expecting there to be about about 15 chapters with 2 - 3 videos each chapter.

• Is the class segmented or do I get everything at once? I have designed the class so you will have access the information at once and can play with it as you like, at your own speed.

• Is there anyway to connect and share with other students enrolled? Yes. A Facebook Group will be set up specifically for this workshop. Students will be able to share experiments, projects.

• What kind of site is being used to host this class? I am using a protected website as well as a protected video host.

• How will I access the website? When class begins I will send out passwords to all the students.

• Is this for Beginners or Advanced students? It's for everyone. I've made it so it is information that can be used by all levels.

• Will it be entertaining? Geez, I hope so. I have done my best to make it very un-dry and fun.

• What will happen after I sign up? I will send out the secret codes and links to get you rolling.

• What will I need to be able to watch the videos? If you can read this the information on this website and have the ability to watch videos on vimeo.com then you've got everything you need to be able to watch the videos.