US20110094913A1 - Holiday Stocking Kits For Artists - Google Patents
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- the following relates to decorative stockings suitable as artwork, and to customizable holiday stocking kits.
- Stockings have long been used as decorations and to hold small gifts to children and loved ones. Such stockings are especially related to the Christmas Holiday. Christmas stockings are available in a variety of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes. Customizable stockings, which can be decorated and personalized by the user, exist, but are plagued by many problems. The surfaces of known customizable stockings do not readily accept various types of artistic media, such as paint and inks, which often smear or run when wet, and crack when dry.
- a stocking comprising an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted.
- the paintable surface can include a component selected from gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof.
- the outer layer can be constructed from a material including canvas.
- the outer layer can define a void accessible via an opening.
- the stocking can also include an inner layer, affixed to the outer layer, and lining the void.
- the stocking can also include one or more tie straps for hanging the stocking.
- the stocking can also include a pattern printed or silk screened onto the outer layer or onto the gesso coating on the outer layer; or the pattern may be woven into the outer layer. If a pattern is under the paintable surface layer the pattern is visible through the paintable surface layer.
- an artwork stocking comprising an outer layer, wherein the outer layer has an outer surface, and a gesso coating covering at least part of the outer surface.
- the gesso comprises a component selected from traditional gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 10 to 100%, typically 50 to 100% of the outer surface.
- the outer layer comprises canvas.
- the stocking can include an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted.
- the paintable surface can include gesso, acrylic gesso, and/or soy-based gesso.
- the outer layer can be made from a material including canvas.
- the color set can include acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, pigmented gels, and/or glitter.
- the coloring apparatus set can include paintbrushes, knives, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and/or chalk.
- the kit may include a blank template.
- the blank template can include a pattern corresponding to a pattern printed on the stocking or woven into the stocking.
- the completed template can include a pattern corresponding to a pattern printed on the stocking and a motif printed on the pattern.
- the kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering.
- the kit may include craft paper (collage or decoupage).
- the kit may also include suggested motifs on separate pieces of paper. Typically the motifs can be any of a wide number of images, for example, holiday themes, animals, flowers, people, sports, abstract designs, seasons, e.g., winter, nutcrackers, ginger bread houses. Typically the motif is supplied on a poster enclosed with the kit.
- a particular embodiment relates to a kit including a canvas stocking, having an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted, wherein the paintable surface includes gesso, acrylic gesso, and/or soy-based gesso; and one or more of a color set including paints; a coloring apparatus set including paint brushes, spatula, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and/or chalk; a color theory poster including a plurality of multi-colored color wheels and a plurality of uncolored color wheels.
- the color theory poster can include a plurality of multi-colored color wheels and a plurality of uncolored color wheels.
- FIG. 1A shows a diagram of a stocking
- FIG. 1B shows a diagram of a cross-section of the stocking of FIG. 1 simplified to schematically show how layers are attached;
- FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a color set
- FIG. 3 shows a diagram of a coloring apparatus set
- FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a color theory poster
- FIG. 5 shows a diagram of a stocking
- FIG. 6 shows a diagram of a plurality of blank templates
- FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a plurality of completed templates
- FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a color application set
- FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of a cross-section of the stocking of FIG. 1A if made by a first manufacturing method and simplified to have outer layers and no inner layers;
- FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of a cross-section of a modified version of the stocking of FIG. 1A if made by a second manufacturing method and simplified to have outer layers and no inner layers.
- FIG. 11 shows a modified version of the stocking of FIG. 1B with stripes of gesso on the surface, alternating stripes of gesso with uncoated areas of canvas
- numeric values are herein assumed to be modified by the term “about,” whether or not explicitly indicated.
- the term “about” generally refers to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited value (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances, the term “about” may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure. Numerical ranges include all values within the range. For example, a range of from 1 to 10 supports, discloses, and includes the range of from 5 to 9. Similarly, a range of at least 10 supports, discloses, and includes the range of at least 15.
- FIG. 1A shows a diagram of a stocking 101 having an outer layer 102 that can be coated or provided with at least one paintable surface 103 .
- the paintable surface 103 can be transparent, translucent, or have a solid color, such as, white.
- the paintable surface can coat or cover all or a part of the outer layer 102 .
- Stocking 101 can have a front outer layer and a rear outer layer, both of which can be provided with a paintable surface 103 .
- Outer layer 102 can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric.
- Front outer layer and rear outer layer can be unitary or be attached by a seam at their perimeters while defining an opening 104 by not being attached at their top edges.
- FIG. 1B shows a diagram of a cross-sectional view, along line A shown in FIG. 1A .
- the outer layer 102 of stocking 101 has opposed front and rear outer layers, 108 , 112 , respectively, with front and rear paintable coatings, 109 , 111 , respectively.
- the front outer layer 108 has the front paintable surface 109 adhering thereto.
- Front paintable surface 109 can be affixed, secured, or applied to front outer layer 108 .
- gesso is a paintable surface coating 109 applied to the canvas front outer layer 108 which adheres to the canvas.
- Front paintable surface 109 can be made integral with front outer layer 108 in the sense that once the gesso is applied the coating adheres to the canvas outer layer.
- stocking 101 can also have a rear outer layer 112 .
- Rear outer layer 112 can be secured to front outer layer 108 at one or more seams.
- rear outer layer 112 can be secured to front outer layer 108 at first seam 114 and/or at second seam 116 .
- Rear outer layer 112 can be separate from or integral with front outer layer 108 .
- Rear outer layer 112 can also have a rear paintable surface 111 .
- Rear paintable surface 111 can be affixed, secured, or applied to rear outer layer 112 .
- Rear paintable surface 111 can be made integral with front outer layer 112 in the sense that once the gesso is applied the coating adheres to the canvas outer layer.
- gesso may be any of traditional gesso, acrylic gesso or soy-based gesso.
- gesso typically about 10 to 100%, more typically 50 to 100%, e.g., 90 to 100%, of the outer surface on at least one side of the stocking is coated with the gesso.
- about 10 to 100%, more typically, 50 to 100%, e.g., 90 to 100%, of the outer surface of each of the two opposed sides of the stocking is coated with the gesso.
- FIG. 11 shows a modified version of the stocking of FIG. 1B with stripes 2 of gesso on the surface, alternating stripes of gesso with uncoated areas 3 of canvas.
- Gesso is an art supply used as surface preparation or primer for painting with acrylic or oil paints. Gesso resembles paint but is thinner and dries hard. Typically gesso is applied with a brush and must dry before the surface can be painted. Gesso makes the surface a little stiffer and smoother. It also prevents paint from soaking into the support (canvas, paper, wood, etc.), and it gives the surface a little more texture (called “tooth”), so the paint sticks better.
- Preparation varies according to intended use, but usually traditional gesso is a mixture of animal glue with powdered plaster, chalk (calcium carbonate), or gypsum. This traditional gesso was equal volumes filler or chalk dust, white pigment either from the powdered chalk or another mineral such as zinc, and animal-skin, e.g., rabbit skin, glue, which were then heated and stirred.
- traditional gesso is a mixture of animal glue with powdered plaster, chalk (calcium carbonate), or gypsum.
- This traditional gesso was equal volumes filler or chalk dust, white pigment either from the powdered chalk or another mineral such as zinc, and animal-skin, e.g., rabbit skin, glue, which were then heated and stirred.
- Acrylic gesso which may be employed as one or more layers for the paintable surface 103 of the canvas is a water-based acrylic gesso.
- Acrylic gesso is suitable as a primer for oil painting and acrylics.
- Acrylic gesso is a combination of calcium carbonate with an acrylic polymer medium latex, a pigment and other chemicals that ensure flexibility, and ensure long archival life.
- the pigment is usually titanium dioxide or titanium white added as a whitening agent, thereby allowing the gesso to remain flexible enough to use on canvas.
- Such gesso can provide a permanent and brilliant white substrate.
- Acrylic gesso retains the absorbent qualities of traditional gesso but is more flexible, and therefore more easily used on canvas.
- acrylic gesso is LIQUITEX gesso, which is an acrylic gesso, used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.
- Acrylic gesso can be sold premixed for both sizing and priming a canvas for painting.
- gesso Although originally gesso only came in white, gesso now comes in many colors.
- White, black, or colored gesso may be used in the present invention.
- Gesso can be colored during the manufacturing process by replacing the titanium white with another pigment, such as carbon black, or by the artist directly. For example, the artist can color the gesso using watercolor, acrylic paint, or another coloring agent, to tint the surface to be painted. Canvases with gesso already applied are available commercially. For example, colors can be added to acrylic gesso.
- the paintable surface 103 can include one or more layers of soy-based gesso.
- Soy-based gesso is a low emitting bio-based gesso made from recycled soy content.
- Soy gesso can be made with bio-based dispersion technology that uses a soy ester with a modified soy-vegetable oil acrylic.
- the surface is similar to acrylic gesso, but is not a solid acrylic.
- Soy gesso is made using a thin film of a modified acrylic and the soy ester.
- the penetration and adhesion of the soy ester to the substrate and the thin film of modified acrylic may have advantages in creating a surface that allows a physical bond between the gesso and the oil paint.
- the thinner modified acrylic film is less resistant to cracking than a solid acrylic gesso.
- stocking 101 also has an opening 104 .
- Opening 104 allows various objects to be placed within stocking 101 .
- FIG. 1B also shows the opening 104 of stocking 101 .
- Opening 104 can extend through all or a portion of the interior of stocking 101 .
- Inner layer 107 can be constructed of plastic, silk, cotton, wool, or any other suitable material.
- Inner layer 107 may be made of opposed front and pack inner layer portions 110 , 113 which may be attached by one or both of seams 115 , 117 .
- the inner layer 107 can be completely attached to the inner walls of the front outer layer 108 and the rear outer layer 112 to form a laminate.
- Inner layer 107 can merely be attached to the front outer layer 108 and to rear outer layer 112 about the opening or by the first seam 114 and/or the second seam 116 .
- Inner layer 107 can also include on or more seams.
- inner layer 107 can have a first seam 115 and/or a second seam 117 .
- First outer layer seam 114 can be merged or made into a single seam with first inner layer seam 115 .
- Second outer layer seam 116 can be merged or made into a single seam with second inner layer seam 117 .
- the seam can typically be formed by thread or by adhesive.
- Stocking 101 can also be provided with a first tie strap 105 and a second tie strap 106 to allow a user to hang the stocking.
- first tie strap 105 and a second tie strap 106 to allow a user to hang the stocking.
- second tie strap 106 can be employed instead of or in addition to tie straps.
- the tie straps or loops can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric.
- Stocking 101 can be from about 1 to 60 inches in length “L”.
- length “L” may typically range from 10 to 18 inches.
- the length “L” being measured from opening 104 to the heel of the stocking.
- Opening 104 can be a distance of from about 1 to 36 inches long, for example, 5 to 12 inches, and can span the width “W” of stocking 101 .
- Width “W” can be a distance of from about 1 to 36 inches long.
- the distance “D” from the heel to the toe of the stocking can be from about 1 to 48 inches, for example 8 to 18 inches.
- a pattern can be applied onto the paintable surface 103 or onto the outer layer 102 (not shown in FIG. 1A or in FIG. 1B , but see an example of a pattern on FIG. 5 ).
- the paintable surface 103 overlaying the pattern can be translucent to allow the user to see the pattern.
- the outer surfaces of the stocking are covered at least in part with a gesso to provide a paintable surface.
- a gesso to provide a paintable surface.
- 10 to 100%, more typically 50 to 100% of at least one the opposed outer layers 108 , 112 have a gesso coating, 109 , 111 .
- the present invention provides a gesso surface. This gesso surface provides a surface upon which a detailed fine art graphic or image can be applied with paint or any of a wide variety of mediums.
- the steps include providing front and rear canvas sheets 208 , 212 ( FIG. 9 ) having a sock-shaped silhouette; overlapping one sheet 208 with the other sheet 212 ; sewing the two overlapping canvas sheets together at their perimeters to form a seam 216 ; and then turning the resulting sewn product inside out to put the seam 216 inside and define an opening 204 ; and then applying gesso.
- This generally involves constructing the stocking and then applying gesso by hand. After applying gesso by hand then the gesso is typically sanded down to remove bubbles and fine lines to create a layer that accepts paint with high definition.
- this method can be modified to involve constructing the stocking from pre-gessoed (pre-primed) gesso canvas.
- pre-applied gesso canvas as the coated outer layer the thickness of the gesso coating is selected to avoid cracking while the product is turned inside out.
- pre-applied gesso canvas as the coated outer layer the thickness of the gesso coating is also selected to avoid having such a thick layer that it has a shape memory which would interfere with the stocking having opposed substantially flat surfaces after the product is turned inside out.
- the gesso can be sprayed onto the canvas or applied by a brush onto the canvas.
- a second method of manufacture of a stocking 301 ( FIG. 10 ) the front and rear canvas sheets 308 , 312 with a sock-shaped silhouette are overlapped and attached at their perimeters to form a seam 316 ; then a border 318 is attached over the exposed perimeter to cover the exposed edges of the sock-shaped canvas sheets. Then the border 318 is attached by sewing a seam 320 .
- This method generally involves constructing the stocking from pre-gessoed (pre-primed) gesso canvas. However, if desired this involves constructing the stocking and then applying gesso by hand.
- the gesso After applying gesso by hand then the gesso is typically sanded down to remove bubbles to create a layer that accepts paint with high definition. If desired the gesso can be sprayed onto the canvas or applied by a brush onto the canvas.
- FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a color set 201 , which can include a package or box 202 , holding one or more containers 203 .
- the containers 203 can contain various colors of paint, such as acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, and pigmented gels.
- the containers 203 can contain various colors of glitter.
- Box 202 can include a sturdy piece of paper, cardboard, or plastic wrapped with a paper, cardboard, or plastic sheath.
- the one or more containers 203 do not need to be provided in box 202 .
- FIG. 3 shows a diagram of a coloring apparatus set 301 , which can include a box 302 and one or more color application devices 303 .
- the color application devices 303 can be devices used to apply a color containing substance from the color set 201 to the stocking 101 .
- the color application devices 303 can be any of a wide variety of paintbrushes, spatulas, or popsicle sticks.
- the paintbrushes can include one or more 5 ⁇ 8′′ flat paint brushes and/or one or more #6 round paint brushes.
- the color application devices 303 can also be devices that already contain or include a color containing substance to be applied to the stocking 101 , for example, markers, felt markers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and chalk.
- Container 302 can include a sturdy piece of paper or cardboard wrapped with plastic. The one or more paintbrushes 303 do not need to be provided in container 302 .
- the color application devices include devices which apply a colorfast permanent image, for example, permanent markers and washable paints that are waterproof after drying.
- FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a color theory poster 401 , displaying a plurality of multi-colored color wheels 402 and a plurality of uncolored color wheels 403 .
- the color wheels illustrated in FIG. 4 each have twelve circles, but can include fewer circles or more circles.
- the color wheel can include from 3 to 24 colors.
- multi-colored color wheels 402 each of the twelve circles displays a unique color.
- Other shapes can be employed.
- the color theory poster 401 can also display color stars and/or color triangles, which can serve the same purpose as a color wheel.
- a color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship. Primary hues are positioned equidistant from one another.
- Line 404 connects complementary colors. Complementary colors are those colors located opposite each other on a color wheel.
- Line 405 connects analogous colors. Analogous colors are those colors located close together on a color wheel.
- Lines 406 connect tertiary colors. Tertiary colors are those colors achieved by a mixture of primary and secondary hues.
- Lines 407 connect secondary colors. Secondary colors are those colors achieved by a mixture of two primaries.
- Lines 408 connect primary colors. Primary colors are; those colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors. Based on the color theory illustrated on the poster, a user can mix paints to arrive at a variety of different colors. Mixing of paints can be done on or within uncolored color wheels 403 .
- instructional materials can be provided to assist the user in understanding color theory.
- the instructional materials can be a booklet and/or audio and/or visual (AV) presentations.
- AV presentations can be contained on computer readable media such as, for example, DVDs, or CDs.
- Other embodiments can include a card providing a web address and/or a password to allow the user to obtain instructional materials via the world wide web.
- kits including one or more of stocking 101 , color set 201 , coloring apparatus set 301 , and color theory poster 401 .
- the kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering.
- the pre-cut lettering can be made from any desirable substance, for example, fabric, plastic, leather, felt, and paper.
- the kit can include a paper, plastic, or cardboard backing, which can be wrapped in a plastic, paper, or cardboard wrapper. The wrapper can be sealed with a strip of adhesive.
- FIG. 5 shows a diagram of a stocking 501 , having an outer layer 502 having a paintable surface.
- Outer layer 502 can be constructed from canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric.
- Outer layer 502 can be provided with a pattern 503 .
- Pattern 503 can be designed to mimic the appearance of a knit stocking.
- Stocking 501 can have a front outer layer and a rear outer layer, either of which or both of which can be provided with a pattern 503 .
- Pattern 503 can also include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.”
- the pattern 503 can include a “To:” and “From:” designation to allow the user to give the stocking 501 as a gift and identify the gift giver and receiver.
- Stocking 501 can have an opening 504 , which provides access to the interior of the stocking 501 .
- the interior of the stocking 501 can be lined with an interior layer.
- the interior layer can be constructed of plastic, silk, cotton, wool, or any other suitable material.
- Stocking 501 can also be provided with a first tie strap 505 and a second tie strap 506 to allow a user to hang the stocking.
- first tie strap 505 and a second tie strap 506 to allow a user to hang the stocking.
- second tie strap 506 instead of or in addition to tie straps one or more loops can be employed.
- the tie straps or loops can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, other fabric.
- FIG. 6 shows a diagram of a plurality of blank templates 601 .
- the blank templates 601 can have a pattern identical to patter 503 to allow a user to practice coloring a design, motif, or message before coloring the stocking 501 .
- the blank template can include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.”
- FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a plurality of completed templates 701 .
- the completed templates 701 have a pre-colored motif 702 , providing a recommendation or a guide to the user.
- the motif can include original artwork; a pattern; an image; alphanumerical characters; and characters from literature, mythology, television, movies, and popular culture.
- the user can refer to the motif 702 shown on any or all of the completed templates 701 and copy the motif 702 onto the stocking 501 .
- Completed templates 701 can include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.”
- FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a color application set 801 , including a box 802 and one or more color application devices 803 .
- Color application devices 803 can be paintbrushes, markers, felt markers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and chalk.
- kits including one or more of stocking 501 , blank template 601 , completed template 701 , and one or more color application set 801 .
- the kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering.
- the pre-cut lettering can be made from any desirable substance, for example, fabric, plastic, leather, felt, and paper.
- the kit can include a paper, plastic, or cardboard backing, which can be wrapped in a plastic, paper, or cardboard wrapper. The wrapper can be sealed with a strip of adhesive.
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An artistic stocking including an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted or otherwise decorated. The stocking can also include a pattern printed onto the outer layer, and the pattern can be visible through the paintable surface. The stocking can also include a pattern printed onto the paintable surface. Also, disclosed is a kit including a canvas stocking, having an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted. The paintable surface includes gesso, acrylic gesso, and/or soy-based gesso; and one or more of a color set including paints, a coloring apparatus set including paintbrushes, knives, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and/or chalk; a color theory poster including a plurality of multi-colored color wheels and a plurality of uncolored color wheels.
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- The following relates to decorative stockings suitable as artwork, and to customizable holiday stocking kits.
- Stockings have long been used as decorations and to hold small gifts to children and loved ones. Such stockings are especially related to the Christmas Holiday. Christmas stockings are available in a variety of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes. Customizable stockings, which can be decorated and personalized by the user, exist, but are plagued by many problems. The surfaces of known customizable stockings do not readily accept various types of artistic media, such as paint and inks, which often smear or run when wet, and crack when dry.
- A need exists, therefore, for a customizable holiday stocking. It would be desirable to provide a stocking with a paintable surface that readily accepts artistic media and which preserves the integrity of a work of art created on the surface of the stocking. It would also be desirable to provide a kit containing such a stocking as well as other items useful to facilitate high-quality, artistic decoration thereof.
- One embodiment relates to a stocking comprising an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted. The paintable surface can include a component selected from gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof. The outer layer can be constructed from a material including canvas. The outer layer can define a void accessible via an opening. The stocking can also include an inner layer, affixed to the outer layer, and lining the void. The stocking can also include one or more tie straps for hanging the stocking. The stocking can also include a pattern printed or silk screened onto the outer layer or onto the gesso coating on the outer layer; or the pattern may be woven into the outer layer. If a pattern is under the paintable surface layer the pattern is visible through the paintable surface layer.
- In particular it includes an artwork stocking comprising an outer layer, wherein the outer layer has an outer surface, and a gesso coating covering at least part of the outer surface. The gesso comprises a component selected from traditional gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 10 to 100%, typically 50 to 100% of the outer surface. Typically, the outer layer comprises canvas.
- Another embodiment relates to a kit including the above-described stocking and one or more of a color set, a coloring apparatus set, a color theory poster, a blank template, and a completed template. The stocking can include an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted. The paintable surface can include gesso, acrylic gesso, and/or soy-based gesso. The outer layer can be made from a material including canvas. The color set can include acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, pigmented gels, and/or glitter. The coloring apparatus set can include paintbrushes, knives, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and/or chalk. The kit may include a blank template. The blank template can include a pattern corresponding to a pattern printed on the stocking or woven into the stocking. The completed template can include a pattern corresponding to a pattern printed on the stocking and a motif printed on the pattern. The kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering. The kit may include craft paper (collage or decoupage). The kit may also include suggested motifs on separate pieces of paper. Typically the motifs can be any of a wide number of images, for example, holiday themes, animals, flowers, people, sports, abstract designs, seasons, e.g., winter, nutcrackers, ginger bread houses. Typically the motif is supplied on a poster enclosed with the kit.
- A particular embodiment relates to a kit including a canvas stocking, having an outer layer coated with a paintable surface to permit the stocking to be painted, wherein the paintable surface includes gesso, acrylic gesso, and/or soy-based gesso; and one or more of a color set including paints; a coloring apparatus set including paint brushes, spatula, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and/or chalk; a color theory poster including a plurality of multi-colored color wheels and a plurality of uncolored color wheels. The color theory poster can include a plurality of multi-colored color wheels and a plurality of uncolored color wheels.
- Many other aspects and examples will become apparent from the following disclosure.
- To further explain describe various aspects, examples, and inventive embodiments, the following figures are provided.
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FIG. 1A shows a diagram of a stocking; -
FIG. 1B shows a diagram of a cross-section of the stocking ofFIG. 1 simplified to schematically show how layers are attached; -
FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a color set; -
FIG. 3 shows a diagram of a coloring apparatus set; -
FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a color theory poster; -
FIG. 5 shows a diagram of a stocking; -
FIG. 6 shows a diagram of a plurality of blank templates; -
FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a plurality of completed templates; -
FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a color application set; -
FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of a cross-section of the stocking ofFIG. 1A if made by a first manufacturing method and simplified to have outer layers and no inner layers; and -
FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of a cross-section of a modified version of the stocking ofFIG. 1A if made by a second manufacturing method and simplified to have outer layers and no inner layers. -
FIG. 11 shows a modified version of the stocking ofFIG. 1B with stripes of gesso on the surface, alternating stripes of gesso with uncoated areas of canvas - It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.
- The functions described as being performed at various components can be performed at other components, and the various components can be combined and/or separated. Other modifications can also be made.
- All numeric values are herein assumed to be modified by the term “about,” whether or not explicitly indicated. The term “about” generally refers to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited value (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances, the term “about” may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure. Numerical ranges include all values within the range. For example, a range of from 1 to 10 supports, discloses, and includes the range of from 5 to 9. Similarly, a range of at least 10 supports, discloses, and includes the range of at least 15.
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FIG. 1A shows a diagram of a stocking 101 having anouter layer 102 that can be coated or provided with at least onepaintable surface 103. Thepaintable surface 103 can be transparent, translucent, or have a solid color, such as, white. The paintable surface can coat or cover all or a part of theouter layer 102.Stocking 101 can have a front outer layer and a rear outer layer, both of which can be provided with apaintable surface 103.Outer layer 102 can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric. Front outer layer and rear outer layer can be unitary or be attached by a seam at their perimeters while defining anopening 104 by not being attached at their top edges. -
FIG. 1B shows a diagram of a cross-sectional view, along line A shown inFIG. 1A . Referring toFIG. 1B , theouter layer 102 of stocking 101 has opposed front and rear outer layers, 108, 112, respectively, with front and rear paintable coatings, 109, 111, respectively. The frontouter layer 108 has the frontpaintable surface 109 adhering thereto. Frontpaintable surface 109 can be affixed, secured, or applied to frontouter layer 108. For example, gesso is apaintable surface coating 109 applied to the canvas frontouter layer 108 which adheres to the canvas. Frontpaintable surface 109 can be made integral with frontouter layer 108 in the sense that once the gesso is applied the coating adheres to the canvas outer layer. - Still referring to
FIG. 1B , stocking 101 can also have a rearouter layer 112. Rearouter layer 112 can be secured to frontouter layer 108 at one or more seams. For example, rearouter layer 112 can be secured to frontouter layer 108 atfirst seam 114 and/or atsecond seam 116. Rearouter layer 112 can be separate from or integral with frontouter layer 108. Rearouter layer 112 can also have a rearpaintable surface 111. Rearpaintable surface 111 can be affixed, secured, or applied to rearouter layer 112. Rearpaintable surface 111 can be made integral with frontouter layer 112 in the sense that once the gesso is applied the coating adheres to the canvas outer layer. - Traditional artist's canvasses for use in the invention are formed of linen, cotton, polyester or cotton/polyester mix materials and my all be employed with the present invention. Linen is particularly suitable for the use of oil paint. Cotton canvas, often referred to as “cotton duck”, which stretches more fully and has an even, mechanical weave, offers a more economical alternative to linen. The advent of acrylic paint has greatly increased the popularity and use of cotton duck canvas. Linen and cotton derive from two entirely different plants, the flax plant and the cotton plant. As mentioned above polyester or polyester/cotton blends are suitable as canvas. Cotton acrylic blends are also suitable as canvas. Also, other materials such as nylon, silk or polyester are suitable as canvas for use in the present invention. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,720,406 to Dixon discloses a suitable canvas including a flexible substrate material such as open weave nylon, silk or polyester. The substrate has a surface coating of a refined animal glue which forms a translucent glaze as the painting surface. Generally the canvas is woven fabric.
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paintable surface 103 is coated with one or more layers of gesso. In the present invention gesso may be any of traditional gesso, acrylic gesso or soy-based gesso. Typically about 10 to 100%, more typically 50 to 100%, e.g., 90 to 100%, of the outer surface on at least one side of the stocking is coated with the gesso. Generally, about 10 to 100%, more typically, 50 to 100%, e.g., 90 to 100%, of the outer surface of each of the two opposed sides of the stocking is coated with the gesso. - For example, one could apply the gesso as
stripes 2 on the surface, alternating stripes of gesso with uncoated areas of canvas as shown in stocking 101A ofFIG. 11 .FIG. 11 shows a modified version of the stocking ofFIG. 1B withstripes 2 of gesso on the surface, alternating stripes of gesso withuncoated areas 3 of canvas. - Gesso is an art supply used as surface preparation or primer for painting with acrylic or oil paints. Gesso resembles paint but is thinner and dries hard. Typically gesso is applied with a brush and must dry before the surface can be painted. Gesso makes the surface a little stiffer and smoother. It also prevents paint from soaking into the support (canvas, paper, wood, etc.), and it gives the surface a little more texture (called “tooth”), so the paint sticks better.
- Preparation varies according to intended use, but usually traditional gesso is a mixture of animal glue with powdered plaster, chalk (calcium carbonate), or gypsum. This traditional gesso was equal volumes filler or chalk dust, white pigment either from the powdered chalk or another mineral such as zinc, and animal-skin, e.g., rabbit skin, glue, which were then heated and stirred.
- Acrylic gesso which may be employed as one or more layers for the
paintable surface 103 of the canvas is a water-based acrylic gesso. Acrylic gesso is suitable as a primer for oil painting and acrylics. Acrylic gesso is a combination of calcium carbonate with an acrylic polymer medium latex, a pigment and other chemicals that ensure flexibility, and ensure long archival life. The pigment is usually titanium dioxide or titanium white added as a whitening agent, thereby allowing the gesso to remain flexible enough to use on canvas. Such gesso can provide a permanent and brilliant white substrate. Acrylic gesso retains the absorbent qualities of traditional gesso but is more flexible, and therefore more easily used on canvas. An example of acrylic gesso is LIQUITEX gesso, which is an acrylic gesso, used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint. Acrylic gesso can be sold premixed for both sizing and priming a canvas for painting. - Although originally gesso only came in white, gesso now comes in many colors. White, black, or colored gesso may be used in the present invention. Gesso can be colored during the manufacturing process by replacing the titanium white with another pigment, such as carbon black, or by the artist directly. For example, the artist can color the gesso using watercolor, acrylic paint, or another coloring agent, to tint the surface to be painted. Canvases with gesso already applied are available commercially. For example, colors can be added to acrylic gesso.
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paintable surface 103 can include one or more layers of soy-based gesso. Soy-based gesso is a low emitting bio-based gesso made from recycled soy content. Soy gesso can be made with bio-based dispersion technology that uses a soy ester with a modified soy-vegetable oil acrylic. The surface is similar to acrylic gesso, but is not a solid acrylic. Soy gesso is made using a thin film of a modified acrylic and the soy ester. The penetration and adhesion of the soy ester to the substrate and the thin film of modified acrylic may have advantages in creating a surface that allows a physical bond between the gesso and the oil paint. In addition, the thinner modified acrylic film is less resistant to cracking than a solid acrylic gesso. - Referring again to
FIG. 1A , stocking 101 also has anopening 104.Opening 104 allows various objects to be placed within stocking 101.FIG. 1B also shows theopening 104 of stocking 101. Opening 104 can extend through all or a portion of the interior of stocking 101. - The interior of stocking 101 can optionally be provided with an
inner layer 107.Inner layer 107 can be constructed of plastic, silk, cotton, wool, or any other suitable material.Inner layer 107 may be made of opposed front and packinner layer portions seams - The
inner layer 107 can be completely attached to the inner walls of the frontouter layer 108 and the rearouter layer 112 to form a laminate.Inner layer 107 can merely be attached to the frontouter layer 108 and to rearouter layer 112 about the opening or by thefirst seam 114 and/or thesecond seam 116.Inner layer 107 can also include on or more seams. For example,inner layer 107 can have afirst seam 115 and/or asecond seam 117. Firstouter layer seam 114 can be merged or made into a single seam with firstinner layer seam 115. Secondouter layer seam 116 can be merged or made into a single seam with secondinner layer seam 117. The seam can typically be formed by thread or by adhesive. -
Stocking 101 can also be provided with afirst tie strap 105 and asecond tie strap 106 to allow a user to hang the stocking. Instead of or in addition to tie straps one or more loops can be employed. The tie straps or loops can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric. -
Stocking 101 can be from about 1 to 60 inches in length “L”. For example, length “L” may typically range from 10 to 18 inches. The length “L” being measured from opening 104 to the heel of the stocking. Opening 104 can be a distance of from about 1 to 36 inches long, for example, 5 to 12 inches, and can span the width “W” of stocking 101. Width “W” can be a distance of from about 1 to 36 inches long. The distance “D” from the heel to the toe of the stocking can be from about 1 to 48 inches, for example 8 to 18 inches. - A pattern can be applied onto the
paintable surface 103 or onto the outer layer 102 (not shown inFIG. 1A or inFIG. 1B , but see an example of a pattern onFIG. 5 ). When the pattern is applied to theouter layer 102 or woven into the outer layer, thepaintable surface 103 overlaying the pattern can be translucent to allow the user to see the pattern. - The outer surfaces of the stocking are covered at least in part with a gesso to provide a paintable surface. Typically 10 to 100%, more typically 50 to 100% of at least one the opposed
outer layers outer layers - In a first method of manufacturing the art stocking of the present invention, the steps include providing front and
rear canvas sheets 208, 212 (FIG. 9 ) having a sock-shaped silhouette; overlapping onesheet 208 with theother sheet 212; sewing the two overlapping canvas sheets together at their perimeters to form aseam 216; and then turning the resulting sewn product inside out to put theseam 216 inside and define anopening 204; and then applying gesso. This generally involves constructing the stocking and then applying gesso by hand. After applying gesso by hand then the gesso is typically sanded down to remove bubbles and fine lines to create a layer that accepts paint with high definition. However, in the alternative, this method can be modified to involve constructing the stocking from pre-gessoed (pre-primed) gesso canvas. When using pre-applied gesso canvas as the coated outer layer the thickness of the gesso coating is selected to avoid cracking while the product is turned inside out. When using pre-applied gesso canvas as the coated outer layer the thickness of the gesso coating is also selected to avoid having such a thick layer that it has a shape memory which would interfere with the stocking having opposed substantially flat surfaces after the product is turned inside out. If desired the gesso can be sprayed onto the canvas or applied by a brush onto the canvas. - In a second method of manufacture of a stocking 301 (
FIG. 10 ), the front andrear canvas sheets seam 316; then aborder 318 is attached over the exposed perimeter to cover the exposed edges of the sock-shaped canvas sheets. Then theborder 318 is attached by sewing aseam 320. This method generally involves constructing the stocking from pre-gessoed (pre-primed) gesso canvas. However, if desired this involves constructing the stocking and then applying gesso by hand. After applying gesso by hand then the gesso is typically sanded down to remove bubbles to create a layer that accepts paint with high definition. If desired the gesso can be sprayed onto the canvas or applied by a brush onto the canvas. -
FIG. 2 shows a diagram of acolor set 201, which can include a package orbox 202, holding one ormore containers 203. Thecontainers 203 can contain various colors of paint, such as acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, and pigmented gels. Thecontainers 203 can contain various colors of glitter. -
Box 202 can include a sturdy piece of paper, cardboard, or plastic wrapped with a paper, cardboard, or plastic sheath. The one ormore containers 203 do not need to be provided inbox 202. -
FIG. 3 shows a diagram of a coloring apparatus set 301, which can include abox 302 and one or morecolor application devices 303. Thecolor application devices 303 can be devices used to apply a color containing substance from the color set 201 to thestocking 101. For example, thecolor application devices 303 can be any of a wide variety of paintbrushes, spatulas, or popsicle sticks. For example, the paintbrushes can include one or more ⅝″ flat paint brushes and/or one or more #6 round paint brushes. - The
color application devices 303 can also be devices that already contain or include a color containing substance to be applied to thestocking 101, for example, markers, felt markers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and chalk.Container 302 can include a sturdy piece of paper or cardboard wrapped with plastic. The one ormore paintbrushes 303 do not need to be provided incontainer 302. Typically the color application devices include devices which apply a colorfast permanent image, for example, permanent markers and washable paints that are waterproof after drying. -
FIG. 4 shows a diagram of acolor theory poster 401, displaying a plurality ofmulti-colored color wheels 402 and a plurality ofuncolored color wheels 403. The color wheels illustrated inFIG. 4 each have twelve circles, but can include fewer circles or more circles. For example, the color wheel can include from 3 to 24 colors. Inmulti-colored color wheels 402, each of the twelve circles displays a unique color. Other shapes can be employed. For example, thecolor theory poster 401 can also display color stars and/or color triangles, which can serve the same purpose as a color wheel. A color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship. Primary hues are positioned equidistant from one another. Secondary and tertiary colors are positioned between the primary colors.Line 404 connects complementary colors. Complementary colors are those colors located opposite each other on a color wheel.Line 405 connects analogous colors. Analogous colors are those colors located close together on a color wheel.Lines 406 connect tertiary colors. Tertiary colors are those colors achieved by a mixture of primary and secondary hues.Lines 407 connect secondary colors. Secondary colors are those colors achieved by a mixture of two primaries.Lines 408 connect primary colors. Primary colors are; those colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors. Based on the color theory illustrated on the poster, a user can mix paints to arrive at a variety of different colors. Mixing of paints can be done on or withinuncolored color wheels 403. In certain embodiments, instructional materials can be provided to assist the user in understanding color theory. The instructional materials can be a booklet and/or audio and/or visual (AV) presentations. AV presentations can be contained on computer readable media such as, for example, DVDs, or CDs. Other embodiments can include a card providing a web address and/or a password to allow the user to obtain instructional materials via the world wide web. - One embodiment is a kit including one or more of stocking 101, color set 201, coloring apparatus set 301, and
color theory poster 401. The kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering. The pre-cut lettering can be made from any desirable substance, for example, fabric, plastic, leather, felt, and paper. The kit can include a paper, plastic, or cardboard backing, which can be wrapped in a plastic, paper, or cardboard wrapper. The wrapper can be sealed with a strip of adhesive. -
FIG. 5 shows a diagram of astocking 501, having anouter layer 502 having a paintable surface.Outer layer 502 can be constructed from canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, and fabric.Outer layer 502 can be provided with apattern 503.Pattern 503 can be designed to mimic the appearance of a knit stocking.Stocking 501 can have a front outer layer and a rear outer layer, either of which or both of which can be provided with apattern 503.Pattern 503 can also include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.” Thepattern 503 can include a “To:” and “From:” designation to allow the user to give thestocking 501 as a gift and identify the gift giver and receiver. -
Stocking 501 can have anopening 504, which provides access to the interior of thestocking 501. The interior of the stocking 501 can be lined with an interior layer. The interior layer can be constructed of plastic, silk, cotton, wool, or any other suitable material. -
Stocking 501 can also be provided with afirst tie strap 505 and asecond tie strap 506 to allow a user to hang the stocking. Instead of or in addition to tie straps one or more loops can be employed. The tie straps or loops can be constructed of one or more of canvas, vinyl, plastic, paper, other fabric. -
FIG. 6 shows a diagram of a plurality ofblank templates 601. Theblank templates 601 can have a pattern identical topatter 503 to allow a user to practice coloring a design, motif, or message before coloring thestocking 501. The blank template can include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.” -
FIG. 7 shows a diagram of a plurality of completedtemplates 701. The completedtemplates 701 have apre-colored motif 702, providing a recommendation or a guide to the user. The motif can include original artwork; a pattern; an image; alphanumerical characters; and characters from literature, mythology, television, movies, and popular culture. The user can refer to themotif 702 shown on any or all of the completedtemplates 701 and copy themotif 702 onto thestocking 501. Completedtemplates 701 can include a coded letter or number system to allow a user to “paint-by-numbers.” -
FIG. 8 shows a diagram of a color application set 801, including abox 802 and one or morecolor application devices 803.Color application devices 803 can be paintbrushes, markers, felt markers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and chalk. - One embodiment is a kit including one or more of stocking 501,
blank template 601, completedtemplate 701, and one or more color application set 801. The kit can also include one or more of glue, stickers, iron-on decals, and pre-cut lettering. The pre-cut lettering can be made from any desirable substance, for example, fabric, plastic, leather, felt, and paper. The kit can include a paper, plastic, or cardboard backing, which can be wrapped in a plastic, paper, or cardboard wrapper. The wrapper can be sealed with a strip of adhesive. - The above disclosure provides examples and aspects relating to various embodiments within the scope of claims, appended hereto or later added in accordance with applicable law. However, these examples are not limiting as to how any disclosed aspect may be implemented, as those of ordinary skill can apply these disclosures to particular situations in a variety of ways.
- Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.
- The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with this specification and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
- All the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
- Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. §112, sixth paragraph. In particular, the use of “step of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, sixth paragraph.
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1. An artwork stocking comprising:
an outer layer having an outer surface, wherein the outer layer comprises opposed front and rear outer layers, the front outer layer having a front outer layer perimeter and the rear outer layer having a rear outer layer perimeter; and
a coating of gesso covering at least part of the outer surface, wherein the gesso comprises a component selected from traditional gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 10 to 100% of at least one of the front outer surface and the rear outer surface, wherein at least a portion of the gesso is exposed to provide a surface for directly applying to the gesso at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, pigmented gels.
2. The stocking according to claim 1 , wherein the gesso comprises a component selected from traditional gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 10 to 90 of at least one of the front outer surface and the rear outer surface, wherein the coating is made by a process comprising applying the gesso to the outer surface by brushing or spraying, and then sanding the applied gesso.
3. The stocking according to claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises canvas such that the outer surface of the outer layer comprises canvas, wherein the gesso comprises a component selected from acrylic gesso and soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 10 to 90% of at least one of the front outer surface and the rear outer surface.
4. The stocking according to claim 1 , wherein the outer layer defines a void accessible via an opening and the gesso coats 10 to 50% of at least one of the front outer surface and the rear outer surface, wherein the gesso comprises soy-based gesso.
5. The stocking according to claim 4 , further comprising an inner layer, affixed to the outer layer, and lining the void.
6. The stocking according to claim 1 , further comprising a pattern woven into the outer layer, wherein the pattern is visible through the paintable surface of gesso and the gesso is transparent or translucent.
7. The stocking according to claim 1 , further comprising a pattern printed onto the outer layer, wherein the pattern is visible through the paintable surface of gesso and the gesso is transparent or translucent.
8. The stocking according to claim 1 , further comprising a silk-screen pattern printed onto the paintable surface.
9. The stocking according to claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises a opposed front and rear outer layers, the front outer layer having a front outer layer perimeter and the rear outer layer having a rear outer layer perimeter;
wherein the gesso comprises a component selected from traditional gesso, acrylic gesso, soy-based gesso, and combinations thereof and the gesso coats 50 to 100% of at least one of the front outer surface and the rear outer surface.
10. A kit comprising the stocking of claim 1 and one or more of a color set, a coloring apparatus, a blank template, a color theory poster and a completed template.
11. The kit according to claim 10 , wherein the gesso is transparent.
12. The kit according to claim 10 , wherein the outer layer comprises canvas.
13. The kit according to claim 10 , comprising the color set, wherein the color set comprises a component selected from the group consisting of acrylic paint, oil paint, water-based paint, pigmented gels, and combinations thereof.
14. The stocking according to claim 1 , the stocking made by a process comprising the steps of:
providing a front canvas sheet and a rear canvas sheet, each sheet having a sock-shaped silhouette;
overlapping the front canvas sheet and the rear canvas sheet;
sewing the two overlapping canvas sheets together at their perimeters to form a seam to result in a sewn product; and
then turning the resulting sewn product inside out to put the seam inside and define an opening; and
then applying gesso.
15. The kit according to claim 10 , wherein the coloring apparatus set comprises a component selected from the group consisting of paintbrushes, spatulas, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, chalk, and combinations thereof.
16. The stocking according to claim 14 ,
wherein the gesso is applied by hand brushing or by spraying; and
after applying gesso then the gesso is sanded down to create a layer that accepts paint with high definition.
17. The stocking according to claim 14 , wherein the coating on the stocking consists of the gesso exposed such that paint is applicable directly to the gesso.
18. The kit according to claim 10 , wherein the completed template comprises a pattern corresponding to a pattern printed on the stocking and a motif printed on the pattern.
19. The stocking according to claim 1 , further wherein the coating on the stocking consists of the gesso exposed such that paint is applicable directly to the gesso.
20. The stocking according to claim 1 , comprising a canvas stocking having opposed front and rear outer layers respectively comprising a front canvas sheet with a sock-shaped silhouette and a rear canvas sheet with a sock-shaped silhouette, each outer layer having an outer surface, and the coating being a paintable coating of gesso covering at least part of the outer surface, the stocking made by a process comprising the steps of:
overlapping the front and rear canvas sheets and attaching the front and rear canvas sheets at their perimeters to form a seam,
then attaching a border over the exposed perimeter to cover exposed edges of the sock-shaped canvas sheets,
then attaching the border by sewing a seam,
wherein the gesso is sprayed onto the canvas or applied by a brush onto the canvas before or after attaching the front and rear canvas sheets at their perimeters to form a seam.
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