Helmar Creative Team

When sticky strength is needed

Hi, Beck here again with a little project I recently created in preparation for my first ever booth at an expo - Melbourne Papercraft Expo with my kit business Scrappy chat Designs and how Helmar  helped it all come together.  Exhibiting meant we were going to need some stylish name badges that would need to be strong enough to carry us though the busy 3 days.  

 I designed them using some lovely Spellbinders dies for the base which was cut out of one of their Media Mixage aluminum sheets using the Artisan X-Plorer machine.  I also cut the Gold labels four die out of some core-dinations cardstock that went oh so well with my booth theme colours. 

I added some beautiful Kaiser blooms, Prima pearl flourish and decorative embellished heart.  I finished it off some some awesome bling as well.

To keep it together between the layers of the badge I used some Helmar Liquid Scrap dots to add a little dimension as well.  After letting this cure over night to ensure a strong bond, I began to embellish.  

I added the pearl flourish to some acetate to give it strength hanging off the edge and then adhered this to the badge with some Helmar 450 Quick dry.  This was followed by the Heart and flowers all adhered gently with Helmar Liquid Scrapdots for dimension and strength.  

To ensure the alpha stickers didn't come off I added a little Helmar Foam glue behind them as well (as that is what they are made of).  

I adhered the bling cluster with some Helmar Liquid Scrap dots, perfect for metal embellishments (that is what the backing of this piece had) which moulded to the shape of the back.

Lastly I added a magnet set off the back of an old work badge using some Helmar Foam Glue to adhere the bit of foam that is between the metal pieces.  There are two parts to the magnetic badge set, and you just slip your clothing between the two... no unsightly holes to deal with after you take your badge off.  Clearly not everyone has these, so you could simply add a broach pin with some Helmar Liquid Scrapp dots or Helmar 450 Quick Dry.  here is a pic of the back so you can see what it looks like.

It was important to me that it all had a strong bond as I didn't want them coming apart half way through the show.  So I did use a little Helmar Liquid Scrap dots than I would normally.  Being a silicone based product it is SUPER strong to get into those grooves and bond once it has had time to cure.  It also allowed me time to play around with design while I got it right due to its slow cure time.  

Here are some more pics of the badges.  The other badge was for my dear mum who it wouldn't have been possible to do this show had it not been for all her help!

Here is a pic of my booth that I was so proud to have all ready and set up at the start of the show

I am also glad to have used Helmar glues on so much of my work as nothing on the layouts on display came off either!  Something that is SO important.

I hope you have enjoyed my share today and thanks for stopping by.

Beck Beattie 

Helmar Design Team

Journal Book Cover with Helmar

Hi everyone Cindy here again to share with you a step by step on how I created my journal book cover.

Start with a hardcover book and remove all of the pages.

  

Using Helmar Tacky Craft Glue  put a nice thick layer  of the glue over the the outsie of the book cover.   For best results make sure that you have a nice white thick layer.

Using an open flame (I like to use a candle) carefully and slowly burn the glue by passing it slowly over the open flame.  This process is time consuming and should not be rushed, keep passing the glued cover over the flame until the entire cover is burnt, as seen below.   Note that as you burn the glue it will bubble up and stretch, this creates the amazing texture.

Once the cover is burnt gently(as the glue underneath is often still not set) wipe with a soft cloth to remove the soot.

After leaving the cover for a couple of hours ( I left mine overnight) to allow the Helmar Tacky Craft Glue to dry completely, rub the cover over with Inka Gold.

Don't forget to shine up the cover with a soft cloth.

Here is a close up of the amazing texture that is achieved from the Helmar Tacky Craft Glue.

Finish off the Journal, lining the inside of the cover with printed paper using Helmar Acid Free Glue. Use eyelets and seem binding to hold in your pages.

I hope you've enjoyed seeing this project as much I as enjoyed making it

Till next time

xC

Busy Bees

Jen Matott here with a unique artwork to share!  I am currently obsessed with Encaustic painting and have been experimenting with sculptural forms.  Encaustics is painting with melted wax and it's addictive! 

I was trying to create a "beehive" form with chicken wire and had the idea to dip it in wax but the wax wouldn't stick to the metal because it gets HOT so the wax melted off!  I wanted to cover parts of the wire with tissue paper, which might make the wax adhere better, but the metal kept heating up too much for it to stick.  I was getting a bit discouraged.  I decided to try to use the Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste to adhere the paper to the wire.  Would it work? YOU BET! 

I used a foam brush to apply the paste to the paper in sections.  I added it to the wire and brushed a bit more on to smooth down.  Once it dried, it shrunk a bit and stayed put!  It had a matte finish and took the wax beautifully!  I was able to brush wax on and it stayed on the paper perfectly. 

Here is a look at the sculpture from the inside.  You can see the chicken wire better and if you are interested in learning more about Encaustic, I will be teaching a class in August online.  More information will be on my blog soon. 

There is a Helmar product for all your adhesion needs!  I was thrilled that the Decoupage & Craft Paste worked so well for this project!!

Supplies:

 Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste

Chicken wire

Dress patterns

Foam brush

Beeswax

Glass Jar Picture Clip-By Jenn Cochran

Happy Tuesday friends and followers of Helmar Adhesive!  Recently I have been doing a lot of birthday themed items.  My son's birthday is in July and with all the summer fun colors out there it makes it easy to do bright and cheery projects.

I have had this glass jar hanging around my art studio for some time now.  I just haven't had any ideas for it.  But low and behold I have turned it into a fun picture holder.  With just a little Helmar 450 and Helmar Professional Craft glue, whalla, presto chango...a picture holder.  I used this adorable image from Hambo Stamps called: Wee Henry Cuppie!  Isn't he just a cutie pie!  Perfect for this little picture holder.  The picture is Bean, my little man.  He was turning 3 in this photo...He is a big boy now!

All embellies were added using Helmar Scrap Dots.  They are the bomb!  I just love the tiny tube of miracle dimension!  You have to try it if you have not yet done so!!! LOL!

Yep that oozy gooey wonder is the Helmar 450.  It should be back in stock soon.  It is fabulous for adding metal to glass.

Thanks so much for popping in on this beautiful Tuesday.  Stay cool and make fabulous projects!!

To see more Helmar projects from me, visit my blog:

www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Helmar Adhesives

Paper: EP, Gauche Alchemy

Ribbon: Twine-Really Reasonable Ribbon

Shaken Not Stirred with Gauche Alchemy

Hello creative souls...today I'm sharing two projects created with a mixed media kit from Gauche Alchemy. Their motto..Enabling Artists since 2008...don't you just love anyone who enables us to create great ART, all made easier with HELMAR!

"Shaken Not Stirred" is the kit I received and it was filled with so much goodness I had a hard time choosing what to create with...what a dilemna! I finally narrowed it down to creating an invitation to a cocktail party and a cocktail menu plaque to be displayed. Of course since I was working with mostly paper I grabbed HELMAR Acid Free Glue...my go-to adhesive for paper to paper applications.

For the invitaion I used Helmar Acid Free Glue to create the card and the mini Cheers sign was attached with HELMAR Black Zap Dots. All the Fab Scrap Chipboard Martini Glasses were first sprayed with Art Anthology Colorations Spray in Focus and then once dry covered with a heavy coat of Art Anthology Gelate - Dimensional Gel Paint in Linen. I loved how the chipboard glasses turned out. Using the included bling, from Me & My Big Ideas, added the finishing touches to the glasses. On the invitation I utilized Helmar 450 Quick Dry glue to attach the glass and the bubbles.

For the menu plaque I attached both papers to the cover of a mini album included in the kit with Helmar Acid Free Glue. I created a label and attached the cocktail menu to it securing it to the plaque with Helmar Black Zap Dots. The background martini glass was adhered with Helmar 450 Quick Dry and the other glasses were attached with Helmar Zap Dots to create height.

The amount of supplies included in this Gauche Alchemy kit will allow me to make SEVERAL more projects. I love working with mixed media kits but it stems from the fact that I have found that Helmar products fit all my adhesive needs...my one and only go to products!

Thanks for stopping by this week and looking at all the different projects...thank you Gauche Alchemy for sponsoring these projects.

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Shabby Canvas with Gauche Alchemy

Hi all! Kiki here today to show you a recent project I had a lot of fun with using a mixed media kit from Gauche Alchemy.

I started off the project with a canvas board that I had on hand and used some of the great papers that came in the kit, and collaged them onto the board using Helmar Découpage and Craft Paste to ensure that I had a really good hold on the canvas. Then the real fun began!

I sprayed through the punicella in black and then used the stamp that came with the kit in sepia to contrast. started layering some fabric cut from the swatches in the kit, and made shabby flowers out of them, and used some extra fabric,  lace and more to create some layering.

I also cut up some of the sequin waste to give the piece more unexpected texture. It was fabulous to play with, given that there were so many unusual and unexpected embellishments to play with. Putting them to use on the canvas was fun! I used Helmar Fabric Glue for most of the fabrics. For some of the beads and buttons, I used Helmar Gemstone Glue and Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. 

I topped the piece off using gesso and modelling paste to make everything a little more shabby. I really love how this turned out, and it's going to be hung on a wall in our home very soon!

Bringing Some Funky to a Layout, with Helmar and Gauche Alchemy

Hello! It's Amy here today, recently back from a family adventure to Hawaii, and very excited to share a recent project featuring photos from our trip with you, that ALSO uses the June Helmar Challenge sketch! (Give it a try, and WIN, not to mention we love seeing your lovely work!).

  I'm a lucky gal, to be on both the Gauche Alchemy and Helmar teams, so I have learned that one canNOT live without the other!  Mixed media elements (like the very unique bits in Gauche Alchemy kits) need good adhesives like Helmar 450 Quick Dry to keep them securely on the page, especially if they are a bit heavy. Also, the glue used on punchinella (that sparkly circley sequin waste in the picture below) needs to be as transparent as possible....so Helmar's Premium Craft Glue is the answer there.

The lovely cherry blossom fabric strip from a Gauche Alchemy Themed Paper Crafting Kit , pictured above, is NOT all wrinkled and bubbly....because it easily attached to the page using Helmar Premium Craft Glue. I haven't found that to be true with any other adhesive. And the delicate Japanese paper strip? (yes, I know this is dedicated to Chinatown, but many Asian cultures were represented there), it stays without ripping, courtesy of a Helmar Adhesive Runner . Well, and we can't leave out that fun little foot shaped paper clip....from a Gauche Alchemy Mixed Media Color Kit, because the Gauche Mamas know how to bring the cool funk to the papercrafting table.

Flowers, sequins, a sweet orange butterfly....all color kit contents, all adhered with just a touch Helmar 450 Quick Dry! Trust me, it will NOT fall off of the layout, either.  The token below, that is glued to the butterfly? It doesn't even wiggle!

Thanks so much for popping by to see my bit of Gauche mixed media fun, that preserves a wonderful family memory for me. As an educator, I teach my students that good adhesives are essential. Without a good adhesive, all of that time in placing a special item in "just the right place......." is wasted! 

Wanna see a little more mixed media goodness? Please stop by my blog, and if you say hi, you'll make my day, promise! (You can even see my schedule of upcoming workshops, featuring Helmar.

 

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Frappuccino is Clearly Cool!

I used to totally LOVE Frappuccino...But now I am a tea girl.  I have to say these bottles still make the perfect vases!  They are great little gifts to give with a small bouquet or a great pencil holder.

I have decorated my vase with some fabulous papers from Gauche Alchemy.  I really love how it turned out...nice and sunny and bright!

I have used Helmar 450 to attach the paper to the glass.  Helmar Professional Craft Glue was used to add the embellies to the paper.

The fun medallion turned out great with the school themed paper!

Thanks so much for stopping by Helmar today!  

For more Helmar inspiration for me...visit my blog www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com

Las Vegas Or Bust {Gauche Alchemy & Helmar by DeeDee Catron}

Good morning! DeeDee here today!

The Helmar Team and the Gauche Alchemy team have collided and are bringing you some gluey gauchy goodness all week long! Today I've put together a sort of mixed media-ish layout. I was so SUPERBLY lucky to be sent the Mile High Kit club which contains all sorts of Las Vegas and travel themed ephemera. It ended up being PERFECT for me as early last year we made a very significant  move in our lives from the flatlands of Wyoming to the big city lights of Las Vegas.

So I'm sharing a Las Vegas or BUST layout with you! The bottom patterned paper is from the Gauche Alchemy Kit (their kits happen to be limited edition, so this one is retired, but all of their kits are packed to the GILLS with themed ephemera!) I adhered down a super piece of brail paper with Helmar's Quickfix Adhesive Runner.

I tried a new to me technique that includes using a piece of Gauche Alchemy's Punchinella as a mask and Helmar's Liquid Scrap Dots as the medium. I dumped some micro beads and sead beeds over the new circle pattern on my background.  TIP: If you do something like this, set it to the side for the full 48 hours to dry. And I suggest pressing your loose beads into the glue, making sure there's a nice big area of contact between the adhesive and bead. (Check out the Helmar Live show this Tuesday with Amy for another super cool technique using Helmar as a RESIST!) To achieve the rest of my background I splattered Glimmer mist in Leather and Salmon.

You can see here the super dimension that all the different pieces from the kit create when layered on each other. For a little extra depth I've attached the vintage playing card to the chipboard tag with Helmar's Zapdots. Other products used: Chevron Arrow pieces from UmWowStudio, Coral Alphas from Glitz, Epoxy Brad from BasicGrey, dymo label maker, walnut stain distress ink by Ranger.

Thanks for stopping by today!! Don't forget to see what the talented ladies @ Gauche Alchemy are up to! Join us all week for TONS of fab inspiration. 

 

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Layout creating with Helmar Professional Acid free glue

Hi it’s Beck Beattie here again to show you what I have been up to in my creating with Helmar  Professional Acid free glue.  This is one of my favourite go to glues alongside Helmar 450 Quick Dry and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots that I use on pretty much every one of my Scrapooking Layouts. 

I just love to add dimension to my layouts and I have varied ways that I do this.  The most common for me would be to use old cardboard boxes that I cut up save and recycle.  Now this can’t be done with this and paper alone so I need my Helmar to help keep it all together.  My glue of choice for this application is Helmar Professional Acid Free glue.  It is the strongest paper to paper bond so it keeps it all stuck down really well, and this is important given cardboard can add a little extra weight to the layout.  I find it best to use cardboard under larger pieces, adding dimension while keeping it all very flat. 

When I start to get smaller pieces that I like to raise, this is when I shift to Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, so that it isn’t really seen from the side.  Lastly I always use Helmar 450 Quick Dry for behind my photos as this has the lowest water content of the Helmar adhesives ensuring no warping of my photo occurs whilst still being acid free. 

The first layout I am sharing is my Fly and soar layout that I made for a recent class over at A Fastlane Scrappe Supplies using My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found ‘Be Amazing’ Collection teamed up with some Core-dinations cardstock, Hambley washi tape, and Basic Grey Rubons.  For this layout I have used the rubon’s in the background on some distressed core-dinations cardstock to achieve a very distressed finish helping to frame the focal point of the layout which is my photo.

The next layout I am sharing with you is another layout I made for a recent class over at A Fastlane Scrappe Supplies using Echo Park’s ‘Note to self’ collection teamed up with Jo Sonja’s acrylic paint and some texture paste.  For this layout I layered the different patterned papers on the layout and teamed them up with the sticker elements from the collection.  The background was enhanced by stencilling acrylic paint mixed with texture paste onto the doiley and then placing the doiley at the opposite end of the layout.  I also did some texture stamping into the doiley to give it a little more of a grungy ‘boy’ feel to what is usually quite a feminine item.

When adding dimension into my layouts using cardboard teamed with Helmar Professional Acid Free and Helmar Liquid Scrapdots, I look to add the cardboard in between each layer building it up as I go.  If you are someone that doesn’t really like your layouts to be too dimensional simply add the cardboard and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots and simply stick each layer of paper to each other using Helmar Professional acid Free glue. 

I hope you have enjoyed my share today and learnt a little more about Helmar Professional Acid Free glue and how I use it to create my style of scrapbooking layouts.

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