Top priority by Marietta Tegi

Hello Everyone!

Today I made a layout for you, using the 7dots studio Air Mail paper collection.

I smeared the paper with clear gesso, then stenciled it with Tiger's Eye Stones paste. I also added a minimal clear crackle paste, which I highlighted with Ink Balck liquid acrylic paint.

I used Burnt Sienna and Ink Black liquid acrylic for the mould elements. 

For the light bulbs I used Titanium White liquid acrylic paint.

For the clock chipboards, I applied white crackle paste, then highlighted them with Ink Black.

From  6'' Collection , I used striped papers to create envelopes of different sizes, which I added cut-outs and word labels.

This time I just stamped on it, leaving out the grainy and shiny elements.

Love,

Marietta

Mixed Media Place supplies:

The Gypsy by Louise Crosbie

This month, I’m sharing an art journal spread as my design team project. 

With a good journal or a well-prepared journal, you can use a lot of mixed media techniques and supplies.

If the paper in your book or journal isn’t really mixed media paper you can use gesso to prepare it before starting. 

I’ve used lots of layers in this project. Some layers got covered up some didn’t but each layer inspired my “next move” so even those I can no longer see are playing their part in the final look. 

I did a coat of clear gesso first to prepare my page before started my journaling. I added some Finnabair tissue paper which I glued on using gel medium. Then I added texture through a stencil. 

Next, I started adding my paint. when it was dry I added torn old paper and book pages along with some butterflies cut from paper napkins.

I’ve used liquid acrylics, rust paste, waxes, Sparks paint (along with a few images and embellishments). 

Here’s a closeup of that lovely stencil texture. 

Mixed Media Place supplies:

Light the way by Joanna Szczurowska

I enjoy mixing, testing and playing with mixed-media products. Lately, my favourite combination is liquid acrylics (due to their intense colour, semi-translucent and permanent) with mica powders (amazing shine). These two products work great together. I used this combination twice in this project: on a flat surface and to colour the castings.

You can watch the video tutorial.

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