Steampunk Heaven by Fliss Goodwin

 

Hello!

This week I actually am in heaven as I've managed to combine my favourite steampunk element, cogs, with another favourite to reflect my live of nature - who doesn't love a butterfly!

Step by Step:

My chosen substrate for my mixed media artwork is an MDF panel which I've covered with part of a rusty piece of rice paper from the Rusty Time collection by Paper Designs. The look is just perfect for my project and has amazing detail.

I then took an AB Studio cogs chipboard piece and set about giving it a rusty textured surface.

The first step was to dab on That's Crafty! Sand Texture Paste which is fab for a rusty, crusty look.

Once it was dry, I roughly brushed on some black gesso. It doesn't need to be perfect as I'll be layering other colours on top.

I then took various shades of Multi Surface Paints - Grey and Orange plus lots of metallics - Antique Gold, Bronze, Black, Blue, Copper and Patina. It's very much a go with the flow process so I can only show the end result as there are too many layers to photograph.

I then created my embellishments, stamping 3 butterflies designed by Melina on smooth white stamping card with black ink and colouring them with markers. The colour was too bright so I brushed some bitumen over the top. This gave the butterflies a lovely vintage look.

I finished off with text stamped on a scrap of my inky paper and brushed bitumen on this too.

Supplies:

That's Crafty! Clear Stamp Set - In The Garden by Melina Dahl

That's Crafty! Clear Stamp Set - Lots of Words

That's Crafty! MDF Surfaces - MDF Panels (Set of 3)

AB Studio Chipboard - Cogs Line

Paper Designs Rice Paper - Rusty Time

That's Crafty! Sand Texture Medium

That's Crafty! Multi Surface Paints

Daily Art Bitumen

Studio Light Light Markers

Have a great weekend and see you next week.

Fliss x