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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
Hello Friends
Today I am sharing a Junk Journal cover page made using only the DecoArt Metallic Lustre for coloring and patina effect.
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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
Step 1: Creating Texture : I created this on thick textured card stock, created texture using DecoArt White Modeling Paste and a stencil.
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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
Step 2 : Base coat : Although the Metallic lustre is meant to use as a top coat wax I decided to use it for coloring too. I painted the page with Metallic lustre in Elegant Emerald and Brilliant Turquoise after diluting a bit with water ....
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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
Step 3 : Highlight Texture : Highlighted the textures with Gold Rush and Silver Spark Metallic Lustre by dry brushing with a stiff brush. The handmade clay angel is colored with a diluted Brilliant Turquoise and highlighted with dry Gold Rush . The metallic embellishments are also dry brushed with Gold Rush and Iced Expresso. Buff the texture with a soft cloth to increase the sheen.
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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
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| Antique Brass Patina Finish with DecoArt Metallic Lustre |
I was quite happy with the Antique Patina effect with only one product and three easy steps, hope you will give this technique a try. Does it not look like Embossed Metal to you ??
I made this the cover of my Journal made out of Cardboard, in case you are interested to know how to create your own Junk Journal using cardboard, see this easy tutorial here
More about Metallic Lustre by DecoArt
Metallic Lustre is a water-based metallic wax that buffs to a brilliant shine. It features highly concentrated pigments and boasts an opaque coverage with only one coat. Metallic Lustre adheres to most absorbent surfaces, as well as metal. Because it's a paste, it allows for more control during application than liquid paint.
- Dries quickly
- Water-based
- Soap and water clean-up
- Non-toxic
- Made in the USA
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Its hard to believe that its on paper !!! looks like metal , Awesome effect !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Beautiful!! Xj.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading this post, I was thinking exactly what Pooja wrote above, it looks like an antique metal, hard to believe it's paper! ....amazing work di !
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