JEAN-BAPTISTE ORIGINAL SILK ART

This  piece is sold but should you wish, I could paint one similar to this original

TITLE:                      Insane Peacock - 2012

SIZE:                         30" x 40"

MEDIUM:                 Painted on 100% silk

PRICE:                      US$1,800.00

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN SILK STRETCHER

STRETCHER FRAME:

You will be able to purchse all the necessary materials from your local hardware store:

(2) adjustable sawhorses

(2) lengths of selective white pine measuring 96" x 2" x 1"

(2) lengths of selective white pine measuring 50" x 2" x 1"

(8)  2" C clamps

The two 50" x 2" x1"  lengths of wood are to be placed on top the sawhorse allowing i" of overhang and then clamped down.

The two 96" x 2" x 1" lengths of wood are to suspended between the two sawhorses and then clamped down to the required  working area required size. (SEE PHOTOS)

If you are interested in  an excting silk workshop this summer, please visit the links below to learn more.

http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/Summer12/Baptiste.html

http://www.jean-baptiste.com