Member of the month - Walter Silva - In my Studio

Today we have a brief visit to Walter Silva's Studio and to the work process behind one of is many products.

Lets take a peek. Shall we?

My studio desk, where I decoupage my ART onto wood items.

A view of a typical day in the studio, my desk / table changes every day.

Another view, I am constantly moving things around as need ...

The other side of my studio, where I keep books, Toys and supplies that inspire me.

In my Studio

by Walter Silva

Every day and every week is never the same...
This week I created a order for a boutique in Providence, Rhode Island U.S.A that specializes in re-cycled and Up-cycled Art.
I will show you how I made some of my 2x2" Inch square Magnets... Made from recycled Wine Boxes
from all over the world.

I deconstruct the boxes and then cut them into 2"X2" blocks of wood.

Drilling Wood Blanks

Then I drill a cavity in the back center to hold a (glued) magnet, this makes the Magnet stronger.

Cutting Art

Then I have my illustrations printed professionally on a big sheet of paper and I cut the ART to 2"X2" size of the wood blocks.
I always cut these by hand very relaxing... And enjoy coffee while doing this task.

Decoupage

In this step I have my cut Wood blanks, my Cut ART and I am ready to decoupage.
Let them dry and then insert a magnet with industrial glue...

Finished Magnets

The final results are very pleasing! I love making ART items for the Home or Office made from repurposed materials.
These magnets are great for Magnetic Memo Boards, the Refrigerator and File cabinets in a Home/ Office environment.

And that is what I do some days...
Some weeks I design, then next week I fabricate, Then I photograph (The hardest Part) and list.

Thanks for visiting.

Walter