The Power of You by Melina Dahl
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Hello!
It´s Melina here sharing how I
made this mixed media art panel,
a sample for the recent ODS on Hochanda. I have a full step-by-step tutorial for you today.
Here´s what I did
Step 1: I started by applying a quite
thick layer of That's Crafty! Light Texture Paste with a spatula on a
4,5x9” That's Crafty! white/greyboard panel. I dried the paste
slightly, and then stamped into the paste with one of the texture
stamps from set 4.
Step 2: I applied more Light Texture Paste through one of the new mini stencils, ms005
Step 3: I used one of the
white/greyboard ATCs and applied Light Texture Paste through another
mini stencil, ms003
Step 4: Once again I used the Light Texture Paste, this time I applied it to a That's Crafty! greyboard
heart through the new leaf stencil, TC7007
Step 5: I used another of That's
Crafty! new greyboard embellishments and covered the wings with That's
Crafty! Texture Sand Paste using a paintbrush.
Step 6: I start to build my
composition. I use That's Crafty! 3D Gloss Gel as an adhesive and
adhere my Bits and Pieces to the panel. Here I have used two more
greyboard hearts and also some small parts from the cogs and gears
greyboard sheet. I have also used cheese cloth and some 3D balls in
different sizes. Once dry I cover everything with That's Crafty! White Gesso.
Step 7: I cover the whole heart with
That´s Crafty! Bright Red Multi Surface Paint. When dry I apply a
layer of Christmas Red Multi Surface Paint, and then whipe it off
from the raised parts while wet. I rub some more on the raised parts
to try to get some of the Bright Red off too, to get a more worn down
look.
Step 8: My favourite part, playing with
colours and paints. I start with That´s Crafty! Multi Surface Chestnut Brown paint and dilute it with water so it will run
into all lower parts of the texture. I then use some Antique Gold and
cook it with my heat gun to add shine and extra texture. I also add diluted Teal paint and finally some touches of red to bring it all
together. As a final touch I use That´s Crafty! white gesso and dry
brush it on raised parts to enhance the texture.
I stamped the quote from Lynne´s Affirmations set 6 and added to my panel.
Here is my finished piece!
Thank you so much for stopping by today
and I wish you all a happy new 2018!
xx Melina
Products used:
(Bright Red, Christmas Red, Teal, Chestnut Brown, Antique Gold)
Cheese cloth
Pentart 3D balls
8 comments
Amazing texture, great colours and thank you for the step by step x
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous Melina, such amazing texture abd detail and ove the shabby chic effects too.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Another absolute stunner Melina, you always amaze me with your layering of textures too :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx
Beautiful display of textures.. A real stunning piece Melina.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
Hello Melina. I've just realised, seeing your post, I have never actually seen one of your step-by-step tutorials! Crazy, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference it makes, taking me on a journey through your wonderful imagination! Your panel is absolutely lush with textures, layers & techniques! The read heart makes such a gorgeous focal point. Then your cooking of gold, addition of teal, graduating across to small red splashes ~ really does bring it all seamlessly together! The final affirmation is perfect! Tyfs! Caroline.
Really should proofread properly! *"Red" heart, obviously....
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Beautiful panel Melina, has a Finnabair feel to it.
ReplyDeleteLike all that lovely texture you brought to this.
Lynne xx
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