Q & A - Techniques and Tips

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this video.
00:15 Sandy asked about my fabric bolts on my shelves.
02:50 Elizabeth asked about placing and spacing sequins when making a sequin ornament.
04:00 Karen asked how I draw pictures on a foam ball,
05:50 how I cut the foam and,
08:20 what my technique for tucking fabric without over-widening the grooves when making kimekomi ornaments.
14:16 Charlotte asked about attaching a tassel.
19:32 Finishing up
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[@tarab5833]

Really appreciate this video and all of your efforts. You're a wonderful teacher and artist.
You answered my question here...about the tucking tools. That was most helpful! 💜
I'd love to share a picture of an egg I just finished. You have taught me so much!
I'm frustrated that I can't ever get that lacquered look that you seem to get with your glitter paints. Mine just don't have that same gloss! Is it the camera giving it that hard gloss or am I just failing!? Lol

[@ornamentdesigns]

If you are on Facebook, come join my group Ornament Friends and share your photo. facebook.com/groups/OrnamentFriends
It's a private group so please be sure to answer the questions to be accepted.
Regarding the glitter, it's probably the type of glitter and glue you use to make your "paint". It could also be a trick of the camera and lighting because I would describe the finished product as sparkly but not glossy. I haven't made a glitter ornament in many years. I now focus completely on kimekomi ornaments.

[@cindileux]

Genius!

[@numberonecucumber]

why do you add padding to some of your baubles and not to others?

[@ornamentdesigns]

On simple designs it's easy to use quilt batting, on more intricate designs it's too difficult. And sometimes I just get lazy and skip the step.