Do you believe in fairies? :) I do and if you do, you will know it is the season when fairies renew their wings with nature's finest, the sycamore tree's winged seeds which slowly fall to the ground, swirling, twirling, and dancing to tantalize the fairies!~ Kassa Hayselden (my site)
I, too, collected a few of these beauties which looked perfect with a light dusting of White Gesso, followed by a touch of White Crackle Paste, and a sprinkle of Glitter.
The Mechanicals Tin Hearts gave the precious finishing touch. I colored the Tin Hearts with the high-shine of Art Alchemy Waxes and a dab of Sparks Paints ,which contrasted against the bright and matte finish Patina Pastes added to the heavily textured background.
A few strips of lace covered with a little Crackle Paste and a sprinkling of Art Stones create a simple, yet stunning, base to start layering on. Art Stones are so simple in shape, yet always eye-catching and magical on any piece of art. I am always captivated by this combo of shine and matte finish as it creates a divine depth; a perfect wow effect!
Prima products: Art Basics: Heavy White Gesso 961442, Soft Matte Gel 961428, 3D Matte Gel 961398; Art Extravagance Texture Paste - White Crackle 961503, Patina Effect Paste - Blue 964740, Patina Effect Paste - Mint Green 964757, Mixed Media Silicone Brush 1" 963897, Mixed Media Silicone Brush 2" 963880, Double Sided texture Brush Set 1 963873, Double Sided texture Brush Set 2 963866; Mega Art Stones 964672, Art Stones 963705, Art Stones - Mini 963712; Art Ingredients Micro Beads - Black 962555; Mechanicals: Rustic Washers 963422, Pocket Watches 963347, Tin Hearts 963361; Art Alchemy Sparks Dragon's Eye 964054, Art Alchemy Metallique Paint - Crocus Fields 964474, Art Alchemy Metallique Paint - Dark Velvet 963125, Impasto Paint - Snow White 964511, Impasto Paint - Pitch Black 964528, Metallique Wax - Rich Copper 963989, Metallique Wax - Vintage Gold 963958; Wire Thread Ink Black 572051, IOD Vintage Moulding 1 815325, IOD Vintage Moulding - Rustic Fleur 815363, Glitter Set - Ebony and Ivory 961602, Rub On Foil Sheets - Bora Bora 585655
Some of my personal favorite products are part of this months Art Recipe - Patina Paste which gives any surface the most beautiful aged look, Mechanicals and Art Alchemy Waxes. This little tin, which measures just 7.5cm across and 3cm high, originally came with some very special tea in it (Buddha's Tears), but once emptied was perfect for altering. ~ Gayle Price (my blog)
The first thing I did was stick down all my dimensional elements - the little fairy cherub, a cloth doily, Art Stones, and Mechanicals Stars. I used Art Basics 3D Matte Gel for this. Next everything was given a coat of Heavy White Gesso. The first coat of Patina Paste was dabbed on with a stiff brush, this was the Mint Green, and then, on top of that, while still slightly wet, I dabbed on the beautiful Blue Patina Paste. When that dried, a little of the Brass Patina was rubbed on with my finger.
Finally, some highlights with a little Metallique Wax in Old Silver. All the Finnabair waxes and pastes are so easy to use and apply, and always create beautiful effects.
Are you loving these Art Recipes? They're like wonderful recipes handed down that you can add your own personal touches to in your craft "kitchen!" And Finn's design team always amazes me with their creativity with them!
This projects are awesome!
Posted by: Audrey Serruau | Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 12:23 AM