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Instructions to Alter Train Case


The altered train cases I do are inspired by an article I once read in the Cloth Paper and Scissors Magazine-Summer 2005. The article is titled "Time Travel" by Linda Linn. Here are the instructions that I use.

Supplies:

Vintage train case-or also called old cosmetic case-luggage-I usually get them off ebay but I did find one once at an antique store for 10.00.

Acrylic Paints-and Paint markers are nice to do detail work

collage elements

gel medium

polyurthane to protect-

You paint it as desired. I usually put a couple of coats to increase durability.

You add collage elements with the gel medium. Use a damp, soft rag to keep it clean and without fingerprints and smudges

Do detail work with paint markers

Coat with the polyurthane-allow to dry. Repeat a couple of times to increase durability-so it can actually be carried as luggage and survive.

Add some luggage tags. I have used soldered charms I made, old keys, all kinds of things to hang off the handle. Have fun with it.

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Zoe's Art Stuff said…
Hello! I bookmarked you a while back and I used your tutorial post on printing on fabric using your laser printer, card stock and masking tape. I have been doing that now (lots and lots) ever since, and I just thought I should pop over here and thank you. Your stuff is great, by the way. I'm really enjoying it. Your vintage traveling case makes me remember that I have a couple of those, just lying around in storage... Better get to work!
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