This is a piece with alternative endings you can choose whether or not to put it on the canvas, I started without the Canvas but then decided it needed it but you may well prefer the piece without it, the choice is yours.
I started with my porthole, a decent pair of scissors will cut through this, I cut through the central waste panel to create sides for my porthole that I could add decoration to.
I took the image I wanted to use and drew around it using the inside of the porthole, I cut the image out, if you are going to want to mount the image onto a canvas in the same way I did just be a little mindful where and how you cut mine was more good fortune than judgement.
at this point I didn't stick the image down as things are going to get messy, I put the image safely to one side while I prepare the base. I used the stamperia seashell mould and Thats Crafty greyboard cogs along with the bolt heads that come with the porthole, I also added some art stones and some beads I had, I used air dry clay with the mould and Im quite happy to stick that in position before it is totally dry as it gives some flexibility when adding pieces. I add a little sand texture paste here and there, I let this dry and then give a coat of black gesso.
Once this is all dry I get some Ayeeda mists and spray the piece drying between layers .
I then add some waxes in three or four different colours and adhere the picture to the centre.
to add to the canvas I used the remaining paper and adhered it to a canvas once the adhesive was dry I sanded the edges to give a nice finish, I then lined the piece up with the image and stuck it in place.
I hope you like this project please stay safe and keep creating.
I absolutely love this Rachel and no idea how I missed those porthole kits, so that's a purchase. Fantastic
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Amanda X
An absolute stunner Rachel. The design and construction are so inventive and really love the piece on the canvas which looks amazing and just as if your siren belongs there.
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