Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rogue Redhead: A Finale!

I'm sad to say this is my last post for Rogue Redhead Designs.   I'm stepping down from the design team.  I've started the process to get my basement finished (into a "mancave with girlie parts" (or in other words a craft room to die for!!!)).  With that going on I felt I needed to step down.


Here's a little tutorial of how I created this canvas. (note: after each step I dry the canvas with my heat gun.)


I started with a 4x5 canvas, some paints, gel medium, and paper scraps.


I painted a rough background on to the canvas (and on the sides). I do this just because the paper won't reach to the edges and it keeps the edges from sticking out.


I covered the dried painted background with gel medium, layered the paper on, and added more gel medium over the paper. I use a matte finish gel medium.


Next using solvent or oil based inks randomly stamp all over. I used stamps and "found items" (shelf liner, bubble wrap, spray can lids, etc). This is an ongoing step as the layers go down. If you feel it needs more stamping...STAMP!!

I sprayed color in the corner over a mask. I should have put the stamped BEACH BABES down first, but as you can tell, in the end it didn't matter.


I stamped the BEACH BABES on scrap paper and glued down with more gel medium.


To distress the image I used India Ink pens and my finger to add color and then rub it out.


Use a gel pen to add detail to the distressed image. (and notice there was more stamping going down...)


I just bought this Inca Gold - it's a waxy color. I rubbed some along the edges and corners. Buff it with a rag.


After adding the flowers and shells (or between layers to keep them from running) spray with "Workable Fixative". This will give it a nice shine!


So here are some close ups of the final image. After I had the layer of fixative on, I decided to add the sentiment. Just goes to show you...you can't make a mistake and more layers are always good!





Thanks so much to Shar for inviting me a year ago to join the team and allowing me to play with her great stamp sets!


(On this canvas I used Beach Babes, Floriculture, and Relish Reading)

3 comments:

  1. This is really beautiful. I have been tempted to try my hand at a canvas or two after seeing your posts and watching a couple of videos you suggested. I may have to see what AC Moore or Michaels has in their store this evening :) Kel

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  2. This piece is so gorgeous! I am so proud to be its new owner!! Will miss you on the team terribly but can't wait to see pics of the new space.

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  3. Hi Debs love the canvas and the tutorial is great, going to have a go at it.

    Have just posted your ATC on my blog and I will be running to the post box this afternoon so it should be winging it's way to you soon. I really hope you like it?

    Hugs Shirley x x

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