Silhouettes

As promised I am going to attempt to bring you a new project every day through March. Today's project is making silhouettes for wall art. You can use either decorative paper or your favorite fabric. Don't be afraid to mix patterns it makes it more unique and interesting. Okay here's how, (this project is also found in Adorn Magazine), you can start with already existing photos or you can also take new ones.
1.Make sure that your subject is in a profile position. To make your image the size you desire for your frame you can use either a photo editing program such as Photoshop or you can also use a copy machine to enlarge the photo.
2.Next tape transfer paper colored-side down, to the back of your fabric or scrapbook paper. Use a pencil to trace around the outside edge of your subject. Then remove your photo and transfer paper and make adjustments to the drawing if you desire.
3.Cut out your silhouette along the transferred lines and also cut your contrasting paper or fabric to fit the frame you choose for your piece. Make sure that you have enough room between the frame and your silhouette so that it doesn't appear to be scrunched.
4. Glue your silhouette in the center of your contrasting paper and frame as desired.
If you are displaying more than one silhouette together it is nice to have variety in your choice of patterns and shapes of your frames. A way to unite them is to paint all of your frames the same color so that they tie into one another. Have fun with this project and get creative, maybe even try a silhouette of one of your pets! See ya tomorrow!
Tiff