Monday 13 July 2015

Learning New Things

 I have been learning some new crafting techniques - this time, stamps, embossing powder and a heat gun.  I have been investigating the internet for 'how to' videos (of which there are many, as you'd imagine) and decided to have a go.  This technique wouldn't work with polymer clay due to the direct heat required, but as I already had lots of different stamps and some pigment ink pads, I thought, why not try?  I can use the technique for cards, tags, and decorating notebooks (all useful for blog swaps and birthdays!).  Above is an embossed stamp pattern (the embossing powder when heated forms a raised surface), painted with iridescent acrylic paint (Pebeo Studio Acrylic Iridescent).  The magic happens when the light hits the paint in a certain way and the metallic element shines out.
 Hmm, I may have to be a little more careful where the paint goes as I seem to have gone over the lines a bit!  The gold paint looks very shiny here.
 Here are some of the gorgeous paint colours.  The paint covers well and is nice and thick, but can be thinned with water as required.
 Even the water used to wash the brush gets some added sparkle.
 Here are a couple of hummingbird stamps, embossed and then painted with the acrylic paints.
 I really like the blues and greens, but then I would!  I am looking forward to more experimenting with black background paper and other stamps as I  really enjoy learning new skills.

6 comments:

  1. Oh wow. That looks amazing.
    I particularly like the blue-green hummingbird. Iridescent magic.

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  2. Thanks, EC. I shall improve the more I practise, I think, so more practising is definitely on the cards. I like the blue green hummingbird too. I have a hibiscus flower stamp which will look great with the hummingbird. I am really enjoying using the paints as well - they are lovely!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  3. It's always good to try something new. I find that even if what I'm doing doesn't link directly to my other crafty endeavours it often opens up new insights into them and/or into making in general.

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    1. Thanks, Annie. I have 'collected' so many craft materials that it is a bonus when I can use them with different techniques. I do enjoy a challenge!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. This is an interesting technique and the results are beautiful! Love the shimmer :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thanks, Amalia. For a first attempt, I am pleased with the results. I am sure lots of things will be decorated using this technique now! The metallic paints give a lovely effect too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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