Beth Allen Stanton: My Art

08/02/2020

06/14/2012

06/14/2012

Composition
Mardi Gras papier-mâché masks, Jacmel, Haiti.Papier-mâché paste is the substance that holds the paper together. The traditional method of making papier-mâché paste is to use a mixture of water and flour or other starch, mixed to the consistency of heavy cream. While any adhesive can be used if thinned to a similar texture, such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA) based glues (wood glue or, in the United States, white Elmer's glue), the flour and water mixture is the most economical. Adding oil of cloves or other additives to the mixture reduces the chances of the product developing mold. The paper is cut or torn into strips, and soaked in the paste until saturated. The saturated pieces are then placed onto the surface and allowed to dry slowly; drying in an oven can cause warping or other dimensional changes during the drying process. The strips may be placed on an armature, or skeleton, often of wire mesh over a structural frame, or they can be placed on an object to create a cast. Oil or grease can be used as a release agent if needed. Once dried, the resulting material can be cut, sanded and/or painted, and waterproofed by painting with a suitable water repelling paint.[1]

06/14/2012

Anyone have any nice smooth stones (under the weight of 5 pounds). I would like to have them to paint. Thank you my friends.

06/13/2012

December 11, 1971
Dear Santa,
This is the first letter I have written to you and my daddy is helping me write it. When I saw you at Park Plaza I told you I wanted a ball and a pom-pom game (what ? 2012). I would also like a Sesame Street record, a pool game (or maybe a real pool and a trip to Africa? 2012), a clock for my room, a beanbag doll and Peace of Mind (2012).
I will try very hard to be a good girl.
Merry Christmas,
Elizabeth Ann Allen ( circa 1971 )

06/11/2012