Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Experimenting Done – For the Time Being

I took this past Saturday & did my little experiment using patching plaster and craft metal.  Want to see what I came up with?

First, let me say this…….I had a blast.  It’s been so long since I just let myself go, tried something new, and not given a rat’s rear-end what it looked like when I finished.  That is extremely freeing!

First pic here is the original.  I took the craft metal from which I had punched several flowers and used that as a stencil.  After taping it down to a piece of Bristol board, I went to town with the plaster (note to self….use removable adhesive the next time).

Take 1

Okay……the plaster flowers are kind of bright & they look plopped down with a halo effect thingy going on.  The one element I liked was the plaster at the top.  I gave it several washes of paint in different colors, wiping each wash off after a few seconds of drying time.

Next, I asked for and received some input from the Gauche Alchemy Design Team.  Two suggestions were to tone down the flowers and blend the terra cotta color (almost-dried up bronze paint) more.  Thanks Jo!  So, I reworked it.

Take 2

Notice how the colors are more blended, there aren’t jarring changes in the color, and the brightness of the flowers doesn’t blind you anymore?  I was told it brings to mind Mexican tiles (thank you Jennifer!).

Of course, me being an embellisher, I just couldn’t resist adding the little piece of broken necklace in the top right corner.  Next time, I’ll punch a hole and thread it through there & leave it hanging loose instead of gluing it down.

Okay, so, I’ll never be a great artist.  BUT, I had fun, got to finger paint (I LOVE finger-painting) and for once just let ‘er rip.  I think I’m ready for another go around. 

Finger-painting and plaster anyone?

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6 comments:

  1. Quick question- you punched flowers out of metal? By use of a machine? I noticed you posted about that metal tape used for ducting work...I have a roll just waiting for a clever idea to pop in my head! Have fun with the plaster!

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  2. Hi Marilyn ~ Swinging by to let you know you won my Pick Your Plum Giveaway! Congratulations! I will need your mailing address to send them. Happy Saturday!

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  3. I just found your blog via the Unique Crafter's Challenge, and I LOVE IT :) I'm specifically in love with your ATCs. Can't wait to see more projects!

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  4. You seriously sell yourself short my friend! You are absolutely an artist!

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  5. Hi there Marilyn...thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment on my projects for the Scrap FX blog hop.
    Good luck in winning some awesome chipboard!
    Sharryn :)

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  6. wow thats so fabulous, i love the effect. Beautiful work.
    hugs June

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