Hand Drawn or Painted Dominoes - Due 3rd May

[adifferentstory]

Due Date: 3rd may 2008
Sign up/Withdraw by: 3rd April 2008
No. Dominoes: 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Players: Unlimited UK players, 10 International playes

Hand Drawn or Painted Dominoes

A swap for those of you who love to alter dominoes. These must be hand drawn or painted and your own original work.

Swap requirements:
Standard size domino (approx 25mm x 50mm)
Hand drawn or painted original work
No coloured in stamped images.
You may add embellishments
Make sure any glued on items are securely fixed
Only send in your best work.
Put your user name on the back of your domino.
Your dominoes may be turned into necklaces or brooches or left without any fitting.
You may send in 3 or 6 dominoes and you will received the same number back.

Postage & Packaging:
UK participants: Please send in a SSAE (small padded envelope with a 1st class large letter stamp).
US Participants: Please send in a SAE (small padded envelope)
European & International participants: Please send in a SAE (small padded envelope)
Fill out a customs label if needed.

Any dominoes not meeting requirements will be returned. Any dominoes arriving late will be returned without being swapped.

Useful Links:
http://www.pbase.com/denise/altered_dominos__cards
http://www.velvetpawcreations.com/AliceInWonderlandDominoes.html
http://www.velvetpawcreations.com/dominoart.html

Participants[/B]
adifferentstory
1. Ria (UK)
2. AnitaM (UK)
3. lavenderLizard (USA)
4. artsgemini (USA)
5. amyfaerie (USA)
6. WendyK (UK)
7. Chatty (USA)
[B]9. SallyAnn (USA)

[Ria]

OK I'll join this one - first time I've had a chance to use dominoes - (dipping toe gently into water!!!!!!)

[AnitaM]

I've run out of standard sized dominoes - do you know anywhere where I might get some?

[adifferentstory]

I got mine from Tesco Extra. I also got a set some time back from Woolworths.

[adifferentstory]

Welcome to the swap Ria and Anita.

[Linda4atc]

I don't remember the name if someone else know please give it to us ..... but there is a childrens dominos set with pictures that can be removed and leave a perfect two sided domino without the indents of the normal ones.

note ... I have this swap in my subscriptions, may join later, just have to much to do right now.

[adifferentstory]

The only childrens one I know are the wooden ones and they are a lot bigger.

[adifferentstory]

Surely there are more people who want to join this swap.

[susietex]

WooHoo Lynne, guess who else got a complete set of those fab BIC markers for Christmas? (don't we have one of those drool smileys anymore)!!!

Anyway, I'm off to the States with Moggy soon, then after that going away on holiday, so if I can get some dominos painted up before that I'll join, if you have a space!!!

[adifferentstory]

Always a space for you Susie. i just love those Bic markers LOL

[LavenderLizard]

I have been wanting to try to make some dominoes. Would you welcome a beginner? I may go with abstract paintings, though, because my representational stuff is not very good. Let me know if I'm okay to join!

[adifferentstory]

Yes beginners are welcome. We all started somewhere.

[artsygemini]

ok gang...............a little rusty in the drawing area..........but I will give it a go! please sign me up........if'n you want me anyway.:jiggy:

[adifferentstory]

Glad to have you with us Sandy

[amyfaerie]

hey! i'll do it! i've not altered them with hand-drawn stuff before, but i'm up for it! :cute:

[adifferentstory]

Great to have you aboard amy.

[WendyK]

OK, you've persuaded me, I'll give it a go. Mine might be abstract as well

[adifferentstory]

Well your not hard to convince LOL

[chatty]

addifferentstory what medium did you use to paint your domino with?

I'm thinking of joining, I never done this before, would love to try this just not sure how to start.

[adifferentstory]

I used permanent marker and polychromos pencils and then glazed with diamond glaze.

[chatty]

Okay sign me up. ..:)

Where did you fine the Diamond glaze at? Curious mind want to know.

One more thing, do you know if acrylic paints work good on dominoes?

[adifferentstory]

Welcome to the swap chatty.

I'm from the Uk so I wouldn't buy from the same places as you. If you goole diamond glaze it should come up with lots of places to get it from. I do know it's easier to get in the USA than the UK.

Acrylic paints work well on dominoes. Sand your domino first so that the paint has something to grip to.

[chatty]

All right! Now I'm getting some ideas thanks for all your help.

[adifferentstory]

If you have any more questions just shout.

[chatty]

If you have any more questions just shout.

Oh I well :) I have my dominoes, going to dwell the holes at the top. Thought I would sand one and gesso it let it dry then try my acrylic paints see how it works.

[adifferentstory]

Sounds good chatty. My husband won't let me use a drill LOL I had a bit of an accident with it, so I glue beads onto mine to turn into necklaces.

[frogwings]

I'd like to join...just discovered dominoes + sharpies...!

[adifferentstory]

Happy to have you with us. Have fun and if you have any questions just ask. Can't guarantee i'll be able to answer then though LOL

[SallyAnn]

Hi, May I please join your Domino Swap? Sounds like fun! I am from the USA

[adifferentstory]

Welcome SallyAnn

[adifferentstory]

Does anyone else want to play?

[sometomato]

I am interested.....I have been reading the thread, and I got hooked on scrabble tile charms a while back. However, all the dominoes I have ever seen were black, and none of the links mentioned gesso. I can't see how Sharpies would show up on the black without coating the surface with something, unless you used only metallic pens.
How can you do this without using acrylic or gesso or something similar?

[adifferentstory]

Here the black dominoes are smaller than the size stated and not smooth but have a ridged pattern on them which makes it impossible to paint or draw on. In general both in the UK and US standard dominoes are either white, ivory or cream coloured. If the black ones are the standard 1 x 2 inch size and are smooth tyhen there is no reason why they can't prime them with gesso first. If they are the ridged kind I think you would find it practically impossible to draw or pain on.

[adifferentstory]

Has anyone started theirs? Do you have any piccies to show us?

[AnitaM]

I have done 3 but not sure about them. I will post pictures in the next couple of days

[adifferentstory]

I look forward to seeing them

[amyfaerie]

mine are on their way to you, as of today. i'll post them in my flickr!

sometomato, here in the US, you can get the cream/ivory dominoes at Wal-Mart. In the toy section, in the board game aisle. They come in a tin, marked "JUMBO DOMINOES" but they're the right ones. It took me a while to figure that out. LOL!

[adifferentstory]

Look forward to seeing them Amy

[frogwings]

I've been busy! Here are the ones...or some of the ones...that I'll be sending. I'm still trying out more ideas, so may have 6 to send in the end; I'm not sure. I'd love some feedback on these, as I have never done them before! Overall I'm reasonably happy...and still experimenting!

[LavenderLizard]

Those dominoes are very cool!!!!

[adifferentstory]

They're lovely frogwings

[AnitaM]

Ok now I'm scared mine don't look as good as those. Frogwings those are cool.

[AnitaM]

Ok here are my ones. The 3 at the top are the first ones.

[adifferentstory]

They are lovely Anita. Don't be afraid to use those.

[AnitaM]

Ok thanks Lynn

[LavenderLizard]

They look so much better than the first couple I have made (that I am definitely not sending in!)...

[adifferentstory]

I find that I probably have to make twice as many to get the ones I like LOL. Must scan mine and put them up.

[artsygemini]

3205hi everyone. here are my dominoes, I made 6 to trade and one for the host. they are painted acrylic, pigment ink pen, glitter paint, and a spray finish. I used blue wire and beads to make it into a pendant. then I put it on an adjustable white cord. you can remove the cord if you choose to. hope who ever gets them, likes them. first time I ever painted something this small and it was a real learning process. I will send them off this week. the picture does not show them too well. they are a barn scene in the snow.

[frogwings]

thanks for the kind words...it's reassuring to hear! And I'm loving the eye candy here! Anita, I love your dominoes, especially the girl in green! We've each got our own style, and we're all in the process of learning...that's what I'm really enjoying about this swap...Lavender Lizard, I didn't show you my first ones!;) I want to see what you do once you've got your hand in...And Sandra, I can't get much detail on yours but the overall effect is seriously cool; I love the way you've made them wearable! I haven't worked that part out yet, so mine may just come as-is...

[adifferentstory]

It's too small for me to see Sandy but I look forward to seeing them in real life.

[chatty]

Oh Sandy! I wish it was a tad larger I hope I get one ..*smile*.. Boy you all I'm having a time with mine, I finally got out of artist block I am in the process of painting mine in acrylic paints. I decided since this is my first on something delicate and simple. I did drill well lets say my husband drill the holes in for me (he just couldn't handle me using his tools) my dear hubby likes to get involve in my art anyway ..giggle.. anyway I have them fix where you can wear it as a necklace. I hope you all like them. I'll post them Wednesday which is when they will go out. Hugs, Ranie

[adifferentstory]

I look forward to seeing them Chatty

[artsygemini]

ok gang.........I tried a close up of one of the dominoes. they are all basically the same:)3225.

[chatty]

Look'n good artsygemini ..*smile*.. hugs Ranie

[adifferentstory]

That's brilliant Sandy

[artsygemini]

thankyou very much !:spinny:

[amyfaerie]

here are mine . . . i must say, it was a tricky thing to do, for a first-timer! :D the smudges around, the gray ones, are just spots on my scanner glass. i need to clean it!

[adifferentstory]

well done Amy. Love those cute cats. Actually I love them all. You've just remined me I need to clean my scanner too.

[chatty]

Checking in on all the eye candy wow everyone you all are doing such a fine job. Mine are done, well I still need to add the cord figure out that slip knot I'm wanting to do.

[adifferentstory]

If I tried to do a slip knot i'd probably hang myself LOL

[frogwings]

ouch....don't do that! amyfaerie, fabulous dominoes! Still working on the finishing touches...

[chatty]

not that kind of a slip knot ..giggle..

[adifferentstory]

Oooops wrong swap LOL

[artsygemini]

lynne mine went out today...........I realized I didn't put postage in it, until after I mailed it. :wacko: I did the addressed envie inside though. I will have to send you postage in a seperate envelope.....teach me to hurry and get something in the mail. I can't remember what it cost......so I will have to guesstimate for you. :twitcy::wubclub: sorry for the mix up. sandy

[artsygemini]

amy................wtg on the dominoes.......they are wonderful!, course everything you make is!:jiggy:

[adifferentstory]

Thanks for letting me know Sandy. Don't worry about the postage.

[chatty]

My dominoes are done I need your address ..*smile*.. Here they are, oh they come with a nice cotton cord that you can adjust the length of the cord also. Hope you all like them.

[adifferentstory]

They are beautiful chatty

[LavenderLizard]

I'm all intimidated now!!! (That is a compliment to you all!)

[frogwings]

A question: are you all putting a glaze, or some sort of protective layer on your dominoes, or just sending them as is; mine are done with Sharpie; I'm not sure if they need something more... And another question: is there a preference for the finished use of these...shall I make them into pendants, or pins, or magnets...or leave them be!? I've never done this sort of swap before, and I'm feeling just a tad insecure!

[adifferentstory]

It is up to you as to what you turn them into or leave as they are.

9/10 times I use a glaze. My preferred glaze is diamond glaze. If using diamond glaze or something similar with sharpies it can make the pen bleed if you putt too much on to start with. I always but a very thin layer on first with my finger before giving it a ticker coat or aplying a 2nd coat with my finger. You can also use acrylic gel medium too. Some people use a sparay varnish but i've never used this so can't comment on how good that is. Of course you don't have to give it a glaze if you don't want to, it's just my opinion that is is better protected if you do.

[chatty]

LavenderLizard please don't be intimidated. This was my first time painting domino I found it a little intimating myself. ..giggle.. but something I surely want to keep doing I just love it.

frogwings I don't know about sealing your work as afferentstory mention I have heard about this diamond glaze I have some order to experiment with.

This what I did one time on paper. I had drawn a picture using pen and color pencils. I sealed it first with Krylon Workable Fixatif tis a spray sealer for pencil and inks. Once that dried completely then I added 2 layers of varnish. Came out very nice no smears. I don't know how fixatif works on dominoes if you have an extra domino I would spray it and see what it does.

On my dominos I sanded then apply about 3 layers of gesso sanding lighting then I pencil in my pattern then I started applying layers of acrylic paint till I got the look I wanted. Once all done then I apply about 3 layers of varnish to seal my work.

[adifferentstory]

Sandy your fantastic dominoes have arrived.

[LavenderLizard]

I'm going to use chatty's method to make some more...so far all my dominoes are destined for the "learn from this and show them to no one" pile! I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon, though...

[SallyAnn]

"FUTURE" floor finish makes a nice protective finishing coat for on the dominoes.

[adifferentstory]

I've never thought of using that before. Will have to give it a go. For those in the UK Johnsons Klear floor polish is the same.

[adifferentstory]

I received chatty's beautiful dominoes today. Thanks

[artsygemini]

very nice work! put mine to shame.......:):notworthy:

[chatty]

I don't think so, your being funny :jiggy:

[adifferentstory]

Chatty and Sandy don't put yourselves down. Both of your dominoes are brilliant.

[artsygemini]

awwwwwww you are sooooooooo kind my dear! I will say I usually have an off handed approach to my own work. I will have to work on that, cause I want others to only have positive feelings about their work, so I must practice what I preach. I will also say, that I really was a little unsure of this project. I love to paint and draw, but have never painted so small.......it is a special knack for sure. I really love collage work on dominoes since it is something I have done often. chatty's really are amazing, bet they are even more so in the real.

wanted to let everyone know, I will be vacant most of the weekend, since I am having a yard sale with my neighbor. will be back with a vengence monday. CHATTY- YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO COME DOWN AND VISIT FOR THE YARD SALE. HINT, HINT, HINT!:jiggy: big hugs to all!

[chatty]

CHATTY- YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO COME DOWN AND VISIT FOR THE YARD SALE. HINT, HINT, HINT!:jiggy: big hugs to all!


I found these dominoes challenging too. These were my first. I discover I like this so I'll be making more thats for sure. I am like you need to practice, practice and practice.
Ooops! Are you having this on Cool April Nights weekend?

[adifferentstory]

I think we are all down on our own work at times. I love working on domines but like you I was unsure at first, now I can't stop LOL I use several different media on my dominoes as I get bored easily LOL

Good luck with the yard sale.

[chatty]

What other kind of mediums do you use?

I have 3 more out, getting reading to paint on them again. Also I want to make dolls out of them also ..giggle.. this should be interesting.

[adifferentstory]

I've used acrylic paints and acrylic inks, collage and rubber stamping. I bought a medium that you can mix with twinkling h2o's and that makes it so you can paint on dominoes but i've not had any success with it so far.

[chatty]

Hmm, have not heard of twinkling h20's maybe I do a google search. I have seen some amazing dominoes over on the flickr site.

[adifferentstory]

They are a sparly watercolour that comes in cakes in individual pot.

[LavenderLizard]

I've mailed my dominoes! The post office said it should take 5-10 days, so they should make it by May 3rd without a problem. If for some reason they are late, feel free to just keep them. I was pretty happy with the set I sent in (five dominoes, with two packaged together to be traded like one). I sent an extra as well, so keep one of your choice for yourself!

I ended up having the most success with alcohol inks and sharpies, which I then sealed with four coats of crystal clear Krylon. I had to make the coats thin since some of my first attempts smeared. So they should hold up well! I hope you guys like them.

[adifferentstory]

Look forward to seeing them LL. Hopefully they will be here in time. Sometimes post from the US can be very quick (3 days) and other times it can take 2 weeks. I love using alcohol inks on dominoes.

[AnitaM]

I will be mailing mine on Saturday will let you know when they are out of my hands

[adifferentstory]

Great Anita.

[AnitaM]

Hi Lynn my dominoes are on their way to you. Hope they are ok.

[adifferentstory]

Look forward to seeing them Anita.

LavenderLizard your wonderful dominoes arrived today. They are fantastic.

[SallyAnn]

Hi,
dominoes sent--if you want a peek they are in my gallery.

[AnitaM]

Ooooh those are lovely - puts mine to shame

[adifferentstory]

Wonderful Dominoes SallyAnn

Anita - yours arrived today. i'll leave feedback tomorrow when I have more time. They're lovely so don't put them down.

[AnitaM]

Hey they got there already? Can't believe it I only sent them on Saturday.

[adifferentstory]

Yep our post can be quick sometimes LOL I left feedback in the end as my son jumed in the shower before I could get off here LOL

[Ria]

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL491/9084300/18779051/315297063.jpgOK - here are my attempts at doing dominoes (first ever).

[adifferentstory]

Ih what cute cats. They're lovely.

[AnitaM]

Ria - those are great.

[LavenderLizard]

Very adorable!!!!

[chatty]

Ria those are cute!

[adifferentstory]

I received SallyAnn's & ria's wonderful dominoes yesterday.

Well today is the due date. I'll have fun swapping these around and no doubt it will take me longer than most swaps as i'll just have to stop, feel and admire every one of them. I will most likely be sending out the returns on Wednesday but i'll let you know for sure when they go postal.

Thanks everyone for participating.

[AnitaM]

Oooohh can't wait to see what comes sailing through my post box.

[adifferentstory]

I just love these domino swaps. Returns never cease to amaze me.

[Patti]

I wish I had seen this swap a few weeks ago. I'd like to have played. I have dominos, but have only stamped them, never painted them. I'd love to try it. Please if you do it again, let me know so I can play too. Thanx a bunch.

Beautiful work of those who showed their work in the thread. I sure enjoyed looking at them.

[adifferentstory]

I'm sure i'll have another one Patti, once I have a couple more swaps finished. That's if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

[chatty]

Well when you do, notify me too ..giggle..

[adifferentstory]

I'm giving it lots of thought Chatty. I may even do a PAT next time.

[chatty]

What is a PAT have not done one of those I don't believe?

I am going to be gone from the 11th - 18th of May. Going down south to visit family.

[adifferentstory]

It's a Pick a theme. There are groups of 5 people and each person picks a theme they like. And you make a domino on the theme each person in your group has picked and vice versa.

All the returns went postal today. With a small miracle they may get to you Chatty before you go away. Have a great time.

[AnitaM]

heheehee I got my dominoes today. Thank you to Ria, artsygemini and amy-faerie for their wonderful little creations. Thank you to Lynne for hosting such a fab swap.

I just have to say my dominoes have gone walkabout with my 3 year old niece all we keep hearing is cute cats, house with snow on it, I get presents from santa when it snows - so cute. She loves it when I get post and is more eager than me to see whats in the envelopes.

[adifferentstory]

Oh I think we have a future domino artist in the making LOL

[WendyK]

My dominoes are here. Thank you Lynne for hosting and for one of your dominoes. Thank you to Anita M and Artsy Gemini for their two lovely ones
I'll go do the rep points now

[SallyAnn]

My dominoes came today.
Thank you, Artsygemini and Chatty for outstanding dominoes!
I also received a lovely domino that has a blue background and part of a flower painted on it. There is also a little orange butterfly charm on the cord. It came in a shear white gift bag. I would like to leave a rep for you if you tell me who you are:)
Thanks, Lynne for hosting a fun swap.

[adifferentstory]

SallyAnne that was one of mine. I thought i'd signed the backs of all of them. Ooops, sorry. The background and the base of the flower was done with Bic Mark-It pens and then I used polychromos pencils over the top.

[SallyAnn]

it's ok--Just wanted to thank the person-sooooo thank you for a very lovely and well done domino!

[adifferentstory]

Your welcome.

[Ria]

I've got my fab dominoes - Pretty flower from adifferent story, ginger tabby from amyfaerie, and cute little snow scene from artsygemini. What a wonderful selection. I really did enjoy doing these, even though my drawing is not particularly spectacular, to say the least, so thanks Lyn for giving me the chance to at least have a go!!!!!!

[artsygemini]

got my dominoes everyone..........they are just wonderful and so fun! I will be leaving rep points tomorrow for you great artists that contributed to my growing collection. have a great weekend all!;)

[LavenderLizard]

I received my dominoes as well--many thanks to our lovely host, and to Wendy K for a cool sharpie critter, Chatty for a beautiful flower, and artsy gemini for a breathtaking house scene. Your art is inspiring! I'm off to leave rep points and feedback!