I started this page out as an experiment to see what it would look like if I completely covered a journal page using embossed card and painted it. I wanted to see what it would look like and if I could emulate the look of embossed metal or leather and just played around with the paints until I was happy with how it looked, you can see my step by step pictures below:
Step 1: I glued several pieces of embossed card that I had embossed using embossing folders onto my pages:
Step 2: I painted the whole page with a layer of gesso:
Step 3: Next I painted the pages a dark brown and burgundy mix of acylic paint
Step 4: Using my fingertips and various colours of metallic paint I gently rubbed across the surface to highlight and burnish all the raised parts till I was happy with how it looked.
Step 5: I affixed a stamped panel that I created separately using masking techniques to create a collage montage with the words Make Time For Art printed on it. I also added the clock face and hands which are die cuts from the Tim Holtz Alterations range.
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I learn so much from your detailed blog posts Trish. Love this metallic textured piece . Thank you for posting the process.
WOW – that textured card stock worked out great. The metallic paints really make it look like metal. Love it!
This is so awesome! I can’t wait to try this technique!
Thank you for sharing! This is an awesome idea! Love it! *hugs*