Pure Metal Mica Magic with ColourArte

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I had a post on the ColourArte Blog using Vivid Ultra Metallics and Bronze Medallion Primary Elements Art Pigments ........

I started with creating texture on the canvas panel using some chipboard and stencils and modeling paste,  then added a piece of plastic mesh and some beads in different shapes and covered all with white gesso

the first layer is Vivid Ultra metallics in African Jade

then Teal Zircon…..

added Cherry Sorbet Primary elements ……..

allow to dry between layers of colors….. I added Blue bayou and Black china and misted.

For the focal point I created a heart shape out of air dry clay and stamped with a text stamp…

I covered the heart and the sentiment with Wine & Roses, Silks Acrylic Glaze which is a beautiful deep red-lilac wine in a violet-red pearl. dry brushed with Bronze Medallion, Metallic Pure Mica Minerals (PM-013) to highlight the texture and create  the melt metal effect on canvas.

Please visit the ColourArte blog for more pictures and tutorial.

linking to Paperartsy-topic-13-metallics
simonsaysstamp/mondaychallenge/Shimmer and Shine

thank you so much for your visit today :)

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Celebrating Spring .....

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A Mixed Media work celebrating Spring...........

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

I don't have any WIP pictures for this, started with a background with watercolors on thick Grunge like watercolor paper.

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

Used a stencil and texture paste to create the tulips and greenery...........

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

random stamping in the background using archival inks in Black and coffee and Bo Bunny, rubber texture stamps & Hero Arts stamps. No need to mask the stencilled areas as these are going to be covered with acrylic colors.

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

layers of acrylic colors in different shades and colors thru the stencil.............stamping with white acrylic and a three dot small stamp and bottle lid circles..........the butterflies have a touch of color and glitter......

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

The sentiment is computer generated......and the tiny flowers are made with home made air dry cold porcelain clay and colored with acrylics ............added some black ink splatters to finish off...

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

I am loving the lovely colors and textures here, hope you like this too !!

Celebrating Spring Mixed Media

linking to
http://www.theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/aprils-creative-challenge-flora-fauna.html
http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.in/2015/04/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-11-april.html
http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/color-your-world.html
http://beyondgrey.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/bgc67-spring-green-with-spring-elements.html
http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2015/04/cscc-13-anything-goes.html


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Recycled Peacock bottle and gift box set

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am back after a long time,a quick post to share another painted bottle with all of you....

Decoupage and glass colors

I have used Glass colors and decoupage on the bottle. The peacock design is on both sides of the bottle. I have used water based glass colors by Hobby ideas in  blue and green on the bottle and a teeny- tiny bit of glitter around the decoupaged image. Used two coats of varnish to seal the colors and the image. The gorgeous papers are from Mesmerising India collection by Divya Thallap available with Craftslane. The bottle is a recycled liquor bottle and the box a coffee mug pack. The box is also decoupaged using same collection and I have distressed the edges by using metallic acrylic colors in metallic blue/green shades. 

Decoupage and glass colors

Decoupage and glass colors

The top of the box and two sides have been stencilled using homemade texture paste and fancy Feathers stencil and then painted in blue/ green and a little bit of gold dust powder. This is how it looks with the lights  ...................

Decoupage and glass colors

This gift set is for a dear friend with some more goodies already packed in the recycled box!!

linking to http://lulupu.blogspot.in/2014/11/challenge-42-gift-for-festivals-made.html
http://blog.imaginationsonline.com/2014/11/challenge-5-out-of-box.html
http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.in/
http://beyondgrey.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/bgc63-monochromatic.html......used blue/greens.
http://rheddscreativespirit.blogspot.in/


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A set of three............Altered Bottles and a tutorial !!!

Hi Friends

some more altered art....a set of three using fine POP/Ceramic powder, PVA glue, acrylic colors and dry brushing technique. The texture/ design on the bottles is also made of a clay using plaster of Paris and Fevicol MR/white school glue/ Elmer's/PVA glue. You can also use modelling paste for this.

The bottles are first cleaned, labels removed and dried thoroughly. Have used a paste of Plaster of paris mixed with glue thinned with water. The paste is of the consistency of  Gesso and a thick layer is put all over roughly to have an uneven texture.Let the bottles dry overnight.

The flowers and leaves are shaped with a clay mixture made of Plaster of paris and white glue. Knead the dough with an adequate amount of glue till the mix is of a consistency where it can hold a shape and is smooth. This clay can keep well for few days wrapped in a tight cling wrap. You can make the flowers/vines and leaves separately and let these air dry. 

I made another one using small pieces of marble mixed into the clay mix on the base layer......

a closer look...................

The clay flowers can be used in mixed media, altered art and any 3-D projects. I have arranged and adhered the flowers/ leaves etc on the textured bottle with the clay paste. The next step is painting the bottles....cover the base of the bottle and the flower arrangement thoroughly with black acrylic paint taking care that all the nooks are well covered. Let the black dry completely. Next I have used acrylic metallic powders by Fevicryl in gold, silver and copper and using a very less amount of color on a dry brush have lightly brushed layers of these colors on to the black. you can use any metallic colors, dry or liquid and using the dry brushing technique achieve the same effect. 

Here is another one I did with the same technique except that the faux metal effect is on the background. Here you can see the ceramic work with a light wash of color.... I liked the simple folk feel of it too !!

Some tips for Dry Brushing Technique : 

1. Dry brushing technique involves using a paint brush that has a minimum amount of paint on it and using it to highlight textures and edges.

2. It is best to use a flat brush for this technique.

3. Keep your brush at a 90 degree angle and lightly brush edges or raised areas. Start with a light touch and gradually build color/layers.

4. The secret to this technique is not to apply too much paint on your brush, it is a good idea to keep a spare paper on which you wipe your brush after taking paint on it before starting on your textured surface.

You can see other upcycled bottles by me here, here, here and here !!!

A final look..............  

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Linking to eclectic paperie-july challenge-altered-bottles
                lulupu-challenge-35-go-3D

This project got a Special Mention on both the challenges !!

Altered Beer Bottle

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A quick post.... Another painted bottle from me. This is a brown beer bottle and I have used Jute/ Burlap, natural twine, handmade flowers made using raffia in orange, cream and yellow, round mirrors and Fevicryl glass and acrylic colors. You can see some of my earlier altered bottles here, here,  here and my all time  favorite one!!

Altered Bottle with Twine and Burlap

Here is a closer look at some of the elements used, the die-cut leaf is also distressed with acrylic colors. 

Altered Bottle with Twine and Burlap

Altered Bottle with Twine and Burlap

I like the artsy/ truck art kind of feel in this creation, the colors are vibrant and can uplift any space this is kept in. I have created this especially for Catchy challenges Bingo challenge . I am using Natural Twine + Mirrors + Glass Bottles. Hope you like this..................

Altered Bottle with Twine and Burlap

Linking to Craft My Life