I was recently asked to host a workshop at a local art gallery, to help others create bra art for a local auction coming up in June. With the proceeds going to a local caner foundation. With the beauty and strength I have seen women in my life shine through these types of ordeals I knew I had to participate.
Step #1: Stiffen cups of bra with Helmar Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid by brushing it on thickly. Allow to Dry (you may skip this step if the bra you have chosen is extremely padded with an under wire) TIP: this method works better on larger cup sizes.
Step #2: Strip all book spines from chosen books with an exacto knife. Remove as much of the cardboard backing inside the spine to make it as flexible as possible.
Step #3: Using Helmar Premium Craft Glue, glue the spines over the cups of the bra. They will slightly overlap near the under wire due to the curvature of the cup. Allow to dry. TIP: clothes pins help hold them in place for a few min till the glue dries.
Step #4: Add embellishments! Adhered with Helmar Premium Craft Glue I used black lace, paper and fabric flowers, eyelash yarn and folded pieces of book pages punched with an edge punch. Using Helmar Gemstone Glue I adhered the pearls, and gemstone flowers.
Thank you all for your time visiting Helmar's blog. Don't forget we have a montly contest this month's can be found here : Helmar April Challenge- "Days-of-the-week"
Hope you have a Helmar-ific week!
L. Grace Lauer
Helmar Education Team Member
