Well the internet is crawling with them: the 'keep calm and carry on' memes. (Know the history? Check it out HERE) I actually like a lot of them because of how clever they can be. My favorite version so far sported the phrase 'keep calm and crayon'. I love how it sounds similar and yet is so much more colorful. (ha)
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| Keep Calm and Crayon |
Personally, love it!
Want to make one yourself? Here's what I did as well as some tips.
First I printed off the words I wanted. I taped them to a square of glass and covered the front of the glass with painters tape so I could trace the letters. I used blue, but I recommend using a lighter color tape because it could be really hard to see the lines at times even when I held it up to the light.
Next, cut out and arrange the words as you want on a canvas. I did the first three words white, painted it black and added the last word. If I had to do it again I'd just do all the words the same. When it's dry add a row of crayons. It took me about 45 crayons or so to line the bottom of a 16in canvas.
Prop the canvas up and melt the crayons with a blowdryer making sure the letters are covered pretty well. The next part is tricky. You have to pull off the tape to reveal the words. I found the hardest letters to remove were the AND because the wax was so thick through that section. When I finished I discovered the wax had seeped through the letters for CRAYON. The wax is so hot and liquid-y at that point I don't know if it can be prevented. The good news is I managed to paint over it just by using my regular acrylic paint. Since that worked so well I also decided to touch up the other words and add details to the crayon on top.
This is why I'd do the words all white next time. The black letters just didn't get enough contrast to show up with some of the colors. It was an easy fix though. I just grabbed a white paint pen and added an outline.
TADA!
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