Gocco Printing

4/6/08 UPDATE: I BOUGHT ONE FROM ZICKEZACKE!!!

(And was also told of 2 US suppliers. The kits are expensive, but the bulbs and inks are cheap!)

I was over at my friend's house last night, who is amazing at making wedding invitations and all things that have to do with weddings, and she told me about a Gocco Machine.  I had seen Gocco prints in Etsy shops and heard of them before, but had no clue about what it actually was and definitely did not know you cannot find them in the states?!

I REALLY want to get one badly. I thought about e-bay, because for some reason, I did not even think to look on etsy, so I did. I came across etsian, zickezacke, who sells the kits and supplies in her shop. It sells for $100 and $49.00 shipping to the US (EEEEK).  The price is not bad but the shipping?! Understandable because it comes from Japan.

I really, really, really, want to try this. Now I just need to find the money. 

Do you print Gocco? Do you know a great place to get supplies or kits? I would love to hear some of YOUR opinions and even links to samples of your work! 

I am learning all about this wonderful art. I have posted some links to the left of this entry under the crafting section. Here are a few others that are great to check out!

ETSY Labs Library: Gocco! Gocco! Gocco!

ETSY Video: Gocco Printing (VERY HELPFUL)

FeltCafe: How to Print with the Gocco!

Gocco Printing with SecretMe

Weddingbee (Invitations) 

Buy Supplies and Gocco in the US (Supplies and inks are cheaper!)

Marlenewatson.com Gocco Supplies (US Supplier)

What is Etsy??? Really Neat Facts and Fun!

So I was browsing on Etsy last night and stumbled upon a few pages that I have never really seen or read before. I have many friends and family asking what Etsy is, so I figured I would post and link a few things here for you to play with and look at. 

There is even a very interesting video about Etsy for those who want to know more about it and how it got started!

***The following was taken off Etsy.com. You can view these links as a webpage HERE***

The image below is of all the items listed on November 6, 2006 on Etsy.com.

The photo above is from etsy.com and is a composite image of every avatar on Etsy! Very cool!

ABOUT ETSY

FRONT PAGE!

Hi everyone! 

Thank you for those who continue to visit my blog. I do apologize for not updating yesterday. I received word the other day that my 92-year old grandfather is very sick and was suddenly moved to a nursing home. I took an 8 hour trip to Missouri to go visit him with my father and boyfriend and just arrived back home. He is still not well, and will most likely not get better. Please keep him in your prayers.

On a  more happy note, I came home to discover that my Treasury made the front page!!! I am on the look out for anyone who may have a screenshot of this on the front page (please let me know if you do).

 This is the first time ever that one of mine have made it to the front page! I was very excited to hear this good news. The treasury is pictured above! It is called, "Colors Make the World Go Round." I love colors and love all of the artists that I chose for this collection. I am glad that I was given the chance to share it with everyone!

I am still looking for new Etsy shops to feature for this month! Please see the previous post for more information!

WANTED: New Etsy Shops to Feature for a New Blog Series!

I am looking for NEW ETSY SHOPS to feature in a new blog series I will be doing for the month of April. 

I would like your shop to be about a month or less old. 

Please comment in this post if you are interested. Be sure to leave your shop link (and blog if you have one).  

Please also answer the following...

1. Where did you hear about ETSY?

2. Why did you want to join ETSY?

3. What do you sell in your shop?

This will help me feature different types of shops. Answers do not have to be long.... Contact me with questions at art2theextreme@yahoo.com

**Image by NEW Etsy Shop Trumpetingfrog (Joined March 20, 2008)

ETSY ARTIST FEATURE #6: Shaylamaddox

I have never seen anything like this in my life (and I am an art teacher, was and art major in college, and have been around the arts all my life)!!! 

Etsian Shaylamaddox is an artist who makes Light Reactive Paintings using  acrylic paint, beach sand, candle wax, glass, varnish, and a few other materials. Not only does she create beautiful designs, but the color patterns and ways the light settings/paint react to one another is absolutely stunning. 

It is something that you actually have to look at in order to really understand what I am trying to describe.

She writes on her shop announcement:

"I make my paintings experiential and meditative for the viewer. Light itself changes the color and effect of each piece. They will look different throughout the day (and year) and in all forms of light. My art is also uv reactive and glows in the dark."

She also writes in her profile:

"I've always been an artist, thanks to my mom who was always painting or making stained glass windows when I was growing up.

I believe in "Thin Spaces," which describe any moment in which you feel something more powerful is happening beyond what you see with your eyes. They can happen anywhere and in many forms. Sunsets and sunrises are great examples, or anywhere in nature where something seems particularly profound. It's a moment in which you intuitively sense a greater meaning. Time, space, and reality cease for a moment, and your own profound interpretation takes over.

Please visit www.shaylamaddox.com to view more of my work. (Mostly larger pieces.)

Also check out my blog at www.shayoa.blogspot.com for regular updates about my life, upcoming shows, and an in-depth analysis of each painting as its completed.

+ I donate 10% of all money made through art to Acres of Love. Check out www.acresoflove.org."

Not only is her work beautiful, but she also donates 10% of her profits to Acres of Love. 

Please comment on her work below. I would love to hear what others think!

Now.... if only my first year art teacher budget could afford it... saving now! It is my goal to own one of these soon!!!!!!