Re-Love Project Part 4

We're up to the final stage - varnishing!

We used Feast Watson Mastertouch wipe-on poly in gloss and loved it! It was so easy to use - we just dipped a rag into it and wiped it on the rocking chair. It was a lot quicker than using a brush and easier to get into all those nooks and crannies. We did the whole chair, applying it to the stained areas, painted areas and bare wood. We did a few coats, waiting at least 6 hours and giving it a light sand in between coats.

Rebecca and Nicole from Made on the Left with the finished rocking chair

Made on the Left stallholders - JEWELLERY

This week, we are taking a look at the stallholders for the July 27 Made on the Left market. Today, we're looking at JEWELLERY.

1. Clay & Clasp 
2. Little L 
3. MISCII 
4. Charlie & James 
5. Tall Rabbit 
6. Harper + Monroe 
7. Yellow Tree Store 
8. Meraki Designs
9. Bauble 
10. ilyas honey jewellery 
11. Lush Baubles 
12. When Adam Met Eve 
13. Sweet Salvaged Designs 
14. Simonette 
15. Silver Stamp  
16. Eeva Margita 
17. Tangled Fork Designs 
18. One Happy Leaf 
19. Krivya 
20. Dominarum 
21. Marijke Loosjes 
22. Cirkus Charm 
23. Pelava 
24. Enid Twiglet 

Made on the Left Stallholders - for the HOME

This week, we are taking a look at the stallholders for the July 27 Made on the Left market. Today, we're looking at for the HOME.

1. Eeva Margita 
2. Mayflora 
3. Isby and Bon Bon 
4. Monzie Mu
5. Mermaid's Coin 
6. Blue Lawn Designs 
7. Bron's Ceramics 
8. Tall Rabbit 
9. Coconut Gypsy 
10. Soft Constructions 
11. Parcel Belle 
12. Simonette 
13. Young Lover's Macrame 
14. Ampersand 
15. Quirkybitz
16. Paper Mountain - Lisa Max 
17. Enid Twiglet 
18. B-Natural 
19. Yellow Tree Store 
20. NovelTea Vintage 
21. Paperplane

Made on the Left stallholders - FOR CHILDREN

This week, we are taking a look at the stallholders for the July 27 Made on the Left market. Today, we're looking at FOR CHILDREN.

1. Kit& 
2. Ampersand 
3. djinda 
4. Little Alannah May​  
5. Snapella 
6. The GiftBOOtique 
7. Pip'n'Pop
8. Isby and Bon Bon 
9. Two Stories

Made on the Left stallholders - FASHION

This week, we are taking a look at the stallholders for the July 27 Made on the Left market. Today, we're looking at fashion and accessories.

1. Major Mitchell Designs 
2. Little Hell 
3. Mel P Designs 
4. Ella & Lily 
5. Birds on a Wire Fashion 
6. Raffaella Basini Creations 
7. unsunkfunk
8. Windermere Designs 
9. violetclothing 

Made on the Left stallholders - ART

This week, we're going to take a look at all the stallholders who will be at our July 27, 2014 market, starting with ART.

1. Natasha Muhl 
2. The Little Press 
3. Made 4 You 
4. Shopgirl in Print 
5. Jacquie Hughes 
6. Tristan Coleman
7. Tankateo 
8. Bron's Ceramics 
9. Paper Mountain - Jenni Gray 
10. Paper Mountain - Grace McKie 
11. Paper Mountain - Kat Scarff 
12. Blue Lawn Designs 
13. Paper Mountain - Alina Tang 
14. m3 idea 
15. Mermaid's Coin 

Re-Love Project Part 3

Now, I know I promised the fun bit of our Re-Love Project next but first... some more sanding! Fortunately all the major sanding is done and we just need to give it a light sand this time.

We are using 2 products to add a bit of colour to our rocking chair - Feast Watson Prooftint traditional stain: Brown Japan and Feast Watson Crackle Lacquer top coat in Opal Gleam. 

We gave the base section and the headpiece of the chair a few coats of the brown japan stain. It is quite strong smelling so don't forget to use it in a well ventilated area and wear a mask! After applying each coat, we wiped with a rag to remove the excess stain.

Next we gave the armrests a coat of opal gleam. We only used the top coat as we didn't want a crackle effect.

Now we're almost finished!

2014 City of Subiaco Photographic Awards

The 2014 City of Subiaco Photographic Awards are here again and closing soon!

Entries close at 5pm on Friday 25 July. The awards are open to all photographers in the Perth metropolitan area aged six and over.

Entries will be accepted into one of the two categories: open or Subiaco. Photographs entered in the Subiaco category must be taken within the City of Subiaco and represent an aspect of the local community. 

Total prize pool of $2500:

• Overall winner                                          $1000
• Winner open category                                $500
• Winner Subiaco category                            $500
• People’s choice award                                $200
• Subi Voice of Youth high school award          $150
• Subi Kids Crew primary school award            $150

All photographers are eligible for the overall prize regardless of which category they are entered into. Photographers who are school aged are also eligible for the special high school or primary school awards in addition to the open, Subiaco and overall prizes.

Finalists’ work will be exhibited from Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 18 November at Subiaco Library, corner Rokeby and Bagot roads, Subiaco.

For more information, conditions of entry and judging criteria please visit the city’s website www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

Artist call-out

Are you an artist of any medium, designer, student of either, or in possession of an awesome sense of style?
The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is seeking creative minds that would be interested in transforming Albany Highway spaces, both outdoor and indoor, into magical and memorable venues for the Ignite the Park Music and Arts Festival in August and September.
There will be venues to decorate, windows to adorn, spaces for installations, and pop-up galleries. There will also be a market space for handmade goods.
To express interest send your details and a brief message indicating what area of this project interests you by 20th July 2014 to Jennifer Sheps at vicparkarts@westnet.com.au or Rhyll Wilson at directorvicparkarts@westnet.com.au

Rent Free Shop Space Opportunity in Montage

Montage Collective Pop-up Shop together with Propel Youth Arts WA, are accepting applications from young Perth makers/sellers for a ‘Rent Free August’ guest spot in their current pop-up shop in William St, Northbridge.

The chosen young maker will also be able to work in store and learn from the group of experienced makers and sellers. Working in-store will be on a voluntary basis - not essential but a great opportunity to learn about selling their own creations.

If this sounds like just the thing for you, then go here to access the application form and get your samples in quick smart!

Important Info
Applicants must :-

• be under 25 years of age
• design and make your own products. The more ‘hands on’ you are the better!
• complete the application form and return it by 24th July
• bring samples of your work in-store to Montage 454 William St Northbridge by 24th July. (Physical samples of your work are needed to assess quality and originality and can be dropped in to the shop during opening hours. Tue - Fri: 11-6, Sat: 11-5, Sun: 11-4)

The rent-free spot begins on Saturday 2nd August, so applicants must have enough stock in hand to fill a space approx 1m x 35cm or equivalent, depending on product, by this date.

The successful applicant will be designated their own spot in the shop totally rent-free (usually $20/week) for the period 2nd – 31st August 2014.

The only cost to the maker will be a small percentage on any sales made during the month (10% for cash and 15% eftpos sales). This charge goes towards the shop and bank overheads. No sales = no costs.

24th July – applications due
28th July – lucky winner announced
2nd – 31st August – winner's work available for sale at Montage.

Links
Montage Collective Facebook 
Montage Collective Blog
email Montage

Sell at Montage
If you are not eligible to apply for the free space, you can still join in! Montage is looking for hand crafted products to sell as one of their guest artists for August.

If you would like to apply, please fill in the online application form here.