Mixed Media Cigar Box with Patti Euler
Let's make functional and beautiful cigar box art!
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Did you just find that perfect cigar box and are not sure what to do with it? Have you seen gorgeous works of art made out of cigar boxes and wondered how the artists create them? Well with few supplies, your cigar box, and the talented Patti Euler, you too can make “Mixed Media Cigar Boxes” in the comforts of your studio or art space.
The “Mixed Media Cigar Box” course is full of so much information taught in a step-by-step process. You will watch and learn in real time as Patti creates one box from start to finish.
In this course you will learn:
- How to choose the best cigar boxes for this process
- How to prep and clean the boxes
- Patti’s favorite materials and supplies
- How to choose your paper theme
- How to audition your paper placement
- Best paper engineering techniques
- Patti’s choice for adhesives
- How to add shadowing for depth and dimension
- The best way to choose story elements and fussy cutting techniques
- Ways to create 3D effects
- How to create Patti’s signature “button stack”
Once you learn Patti’s techniques you will have the knowledge and confidence to create countless Mixed Media Cigar Boxes and put your own creative spin on them.
Included in this course is a PDF for download with all the tools, materials, and resources.
Patti, I am so excited to have you and your Cigar Box Class in my life forever! This will be the ultimate class with everything online always! The only thing I'll miss is hearing you say in your live workshop, a little louder than usual, and over our busy chatter, "NOW PAY ATTENTION! I'm only going to demonstrate this ONCE!" Since I'm still working full-time and you've reduced your space, I won't be retiring in your studio anytime soon, as I had threatened. This is the next best thing! And I can play and create on my own schedule! Sharon D.
Your Instructor
Patti Euler is the owner, driving force, and creative spirit behind The Queen’s Ink, a unique retail shop and studio overflowing with the finest in mixed media arts supplies, paints, papers, and much more, meant to inspire creativity in all who enter her royal domain. She also is an artist who is always passing on the skills she has developed to others, and exploring new mediums and techniques within her own work. Patti’s goal is to help people “Refine their technique and transform their art” by acting as a catalyst for artists, from the novice to the skilled artisan.
Following a 27-year corporate career as a National Account Manager for AT&T and Lucent technologies, she turned her attention to the role of creative entrepreneur and visionary. Her personal artwork has evolved over the years by exploring and finding opportunities to make unexpected, creative pieces, using unusual materials, and quirky found objects. She has won awards for her ManneqArt sculptures, and has had work featured at the Ocean City Arts Center. Methods employed in these pieces have brought a new energy and excitement to Patti’s mixed media art journey. Patti is also a Golden Artists Educator. You can see more of Patti’s art at her studio in Savage Mill.
Patti’s warmth and vibrancy has touched the lives of many throughout the 21 years she has reigned at The Queen’s Ink. Her generous spirit flows through everything she touches and her classes are full of laughter.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntro and Interview with Tami and Patti (5:36)
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StartPDF for Download. Suggested tools, materials, and resources. Available kit for purchase.
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StartDiving into cigar boxes as art (2:10)
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StartHow to choose your box and the materials to prep them (3:16)
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StartPrepping the cigar box (10:44)
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StartHow to remove unwanted nails and lettering (3:07)
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StartEven slightly damaged boxes can work (1:01)
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StartVisual overview of Patti's favorite materials (1:28)
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StartChoosing your paper (5:03)
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StartMaking paper placement decisions (6:16)
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StartAuditioning paper designs and proper measuring (2:02)
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StartMore important measuring tips for cutting the paper (4:00)
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StartHow to fix blemishes and add the paper inside (6:43)
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StartPatti's favorite adhesive and shadowing technique (9:21)
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StartPatti's glue stick trick (5:44)
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StartPatti's gold pen trick (0:53)
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StartAlter the paper before sticking it down (1:30)
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StartPatti's tips for making sure your box closes (2:13)
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StartChoosing story elements from the paper (2:16)
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StartCutting out specific images (2:01)
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StartFussy cutting and adding the adhesive (7:19)
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StartLearn one of Patti's tricks using Glossy Accent (7:56)
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StartPaper choices for the front of the box (5:55)
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StartReview the order of applying the paper (1:32)
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StartPatti's trick for adding raised elements (7:34)
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StartPatti's "Button Stack" process (8:17)
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StartSewing the button stack together (10:33)
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StartAdding the final details (5:17)
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StartHow to attach the feet (2:44)
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StartWrap Up and Thank You! (1:44)
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StartBONUS: Patti's tips on how to fix up a damaged box (4:31)