Reverse Decoupage and Collage on Glass

Collage on Glass with DecoArt

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I would like to share this lovely collage work I created on a Glass Plate. This actually combines both the techniques of  Reverse Decoupage and Collage.

Collage on Glass with DecoArt

The painted Deer is a Decoupage napkin Tissue. I have cut out the image from the Napkin and removing the extra ply decoupaged the image with Americana Decou-Page Matte Decoupage Glue . Clean the back of the plate with an alcohol wipe and make sure it is dry. In the reverse decoupage technique, remember to keep the Tissue Image face down on the glass surface, apply the Decou-Page Matte and allow to get little tacky and then place the Tissue paper slowly and smooth with a plastic wrap. let dry and give another coat of Decou-Page Glue to seal the napkin.

Collage on Glass with DecoArt

After the Decou-Page Glue is dry, clean the glass with an alcohol or baby wipe or a damp rag to remove traces of extra glue. I have painted the Decoupaged image with DecoArt Media white Gesso  so that the Image design is highlighted. In the reverse decoupage technique if you are using Decoupage Napkin , it is very important to paint an opaque white layer  over the design so that the design is clearly visible . 

Collage on Glass with DecoArt

Next I have used a Book Print pattern paper from PaperMania , torn the paper into strips , dampened the strips of paper with water and then decoupaged onto the back of the plate with Americana Decou-Page Matte. Press with a damp sponge to ensure there are no air pockets.overlap the paper strips to cover the surface and let dry completely. Give another coat of glue and allow to dry completely. Cut the overhangs with sharp scissors or exacto knife. Distress edges with DecoArt Media Black Gesso.

I have given  one coat of DecoArt Matte Metallic gold on the back of the plate and one can see glints of gold in random places ( difficult to see in pics ) Finally two coats of DecoArt Media Ultra-Matte Varnish  to seal all the layers.

Collage on Glass with DecoArt

Do hope you like this combination of Decoupage and collage on the glass surface. Please do leave your comments. I would love to read what you say !!

DecoArt supplies used : 

DecoArt Media Gesso White and Black

Decou-Page Matte Glue and sealer

DecoArt Matte Metallics Gold

DecoArt Ultra-Matte Varnish

Linking to : PaperArtsy Challenge #19 Tissue Paper

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ Anything Goes

First Workshop on Reverse Decoupage by 'SuRuchi Creations and Workshops'

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I have formed a collaborative venture with fellow artist and friend Ruchi Gupta called SuRuchi Creations and workshops and so happy to share that we had our first Joint workshop on 22nd September , 2018 at Project Eve Store in South Extn, New Delhi. 

First Workshop by 'SuRuchi Creations and Workshops' ......where learning is a fun-filled creatively invigorating experience .....am sure the participants enjoyed the creative experience with us. Me and Ruchi were so humbled by the talent, enthusiasm and love of all the wonderful ladies.....thank you Carol and Pooja of Bloom & Grow and Project Eve for reposing your trust in us.

It was great fun and a full house (42 participants ) ....we created Reverse Decoupage on Glass plates....here is sharing some pics from the workshop....lots of happy faces and lovely projects .....

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Mixed Media cardboard set of Drawers

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Sharing a three drawer cardboard drawer set made by recycling packaging material. I have used DecoArt Supplies ......Decoart Black Gesso, Fluid metallics and Metallic Lustre in Burnished Brass , Majestic Purple and Gold Rush to create this .........

I had three tray boxes of packaging which I stacked on top of each other with thick sheet of cardstock in between ......then measured and wrapped all three with corrugated cardstock recycled from packaging ......

Fixed Bottle cap legs to the box and did stenciling with black Modeling Paste from DecoArt.......I started adding layers of various embellishments in metal, plastic and wood....

Spray with diluted Fluid metallic in DecoArt Cobalt Teal Hue and Cobalt turquoise and highllighted with the metallic lustres .......

linking to :

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-54/

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Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal

Mixed Media Art Journal 

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Sharing today my work with Little Birdie’s new mixed media art journal and Embossing Paste -Frosty Fizz and Iced Slate from Itsy Bitsy.

I was very excited to receive the Mixed Media journal and Embossing Paste

from Itsy Bitsy and created this sea theme Journal page .... 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

I decided to work on the Kraft page and have used only the Embossing Texture Paste in Frosty Fizz and Iced Slate to create textures on my page. I have used thin layers of Embossing Texture Paste directly without using Gesso on the page. It is better to gradually add thin layers of the paste and then heat the layers to get textures going  rather than applying thick layers of the paste………

I have used the Little Birdie Embossing heat gun to heat emboss the paste……

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Now I started adding colors…..and some Gold Embossing Powder….added some Versamark watermark ink and sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder……..

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Many layers of colour ……..washes of Little Birdie tinted metallic in Caribbean Teal and Tawny Glint 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

some sea theme charms and embellishments from my stash…..

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

Little Birdie Mixed Media Art Journal 

This project was part of my Guest DT post on the Itsy Bitsy blog here

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Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

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I created this simple cardboard gift box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste  Embossing Paste -Frosty Fizz and Iced Slate and Color Splash by Little Birdie…. 

Applied some Embossing Paste through a stencil and heat embossed the same………the embossing paste gives raised texture. It is possible to build interesting layers of texture , the resultant  texture is tint-able and light.

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Added some color splash in Tangerine , Lemon Zing, and Hot Pink…….

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Used some beautiful Little Birdie Flower bunches, Satin thread and Crystal Drops  from the store……..

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Some Stamping and dry brushing with Gesso........

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

Gift Box with Little Birdie Embossing Texture Paste

I love the textures created with the Embossing Paste and the movement in design by using the satin thread .Hope you'll like it :) 

This project was part of my Guest DT post on the Itsy Bitsy blog here

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Sketching faces in Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media

Colored Pencil on Kraft in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

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Sharing some sketches in the Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media.  The different working surfaces in the journal like Burlap, Corrugated Canvas , Kraft and handmade paper allows one to try out various techniques and supplies and it is great fun !! 

I have used Faber castell colored pencils, Charcoal pencils and a white Uniball pen in these sketches. Lot more practice is needed but I get very fascinated to draw faces and these are far from good but sharing nonetheless :) 

Colored Pencil on Kraft in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Charcoal Pencil and white Uniball pen on Kraft in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Charcoal Pencil and white Uniball pen on Kraft in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Charcoal Pencil and white Uniball pen on Kraft in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Faber Castell watercolor Pencils on Handmade paper in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Faber Castell watercolor Pencils on Handmade paper in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

Faber Castell watercolor Pencils on Handmade paper in  Little Birdie Eco Journal Mixed Media 

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