Hi!
Well, here I am and I remembered to take a few pictures of the canvas creation process this time. What can I say- I'm a beginner!
Ok, so to get started, you need the following:
--a small canvas (I think mine is 5 x 7)
--various spray inks ( you can also make your own with mica powders)
--various stamps and ink pads
--embellishments of any kind, especially vintage designs by Tim Holtz
--white gesso
--gel medium
1. Prime your canvas with a thin layer of white gesso applied with a silicone brush, old credit card, or an old brush. It hardens quickly on the brush, so a fine, good-quality brush will get ruined. Let dry for 15 minutes or use a heat gun or hairdryer to facilitate the process. Remember not to go to closely to the canvas when drying - also, don't hold the canvas while drying. You could burn yourself!
2. This step is the first creative step. I've included a photo. I placed the canvas inside a shoe box with tissue paper. This is to prevent sprays from going everywhere and for the tissue paper to absorb the excess ink.
To get the layered effect, choose 3 or 4 sprays. Spray darker colors first, then move the canvas around to distribute the colors. Let dry or dry with dryer. Then repeat with lighter colors. Here, I sprayed the brown and gold first, then dried and sprayed with yellow and orange. You may want to wear a glove because the ink will stain your fingers.
Well, here I am and I remembered to take a few pictures of the canvas creation process this time. What can I say- I'm a beginner!
Ok, so to get started, you need the following:
--a small canvas (I think mine is 5 x 7)
--various spray inks ( you can also make your own with mica powders)
--various stamps and ink pads
--embellishments of any kind, especially vintage designs by Tim Holtz
--white gesso
--gel medium
1. Prime your canvas with a thin layer of white gesso applied with a silicone brush, old credit card, or an old brush. It hardens quickly on the brush, so a fine, good-quality brush will get ruined. Let dry for 15 minutes or use a heat gun or hairdryer to facilitate the process. Remember not to go to closely to the canvas when drying - also, don't hold the canvas while drying. You could burn yourself!
2. This step is the first creative step. I've included a photo. I placed the canvas inside a shoe box with tissue paper. This is to prevent sprays from going everywhere and for the tissue paper to absorb the excess ink.
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| Spray move canvas around, then repeat for layered, multi-colored look |
3. Next comes stamping. Gather some background stamps to fit the mood of your work. Here are the ones I chose.
The 2nd one is from Finnabair which I bought at Michaels, but the first one I can't remember. I also used a small leaf stamp not pictured. I have a few different ink pads including the one pictured here.
Once again, Tim Holtz provides products with a distressed, vintage effect.
4. Next, you're gong to pick some embellishments to attach. Here are the ones I used.
I guess it bears repeating - Tim Holtz products pictured here are great for vintage crafting!
5. Finally, place your items in the desired places on your canvas. Play around with placement until you get a feel for what looks good. Try to balance out the whole look. You want the viewer to look around your whole work. So, the idea is to create interest (places to discover) on your work.
6. Now, get the gel medium and an old brush to adhere your embellishments. And you're done!
Thanks for reading and check out my Etsy store for vintage craft supplies by Tim Holtz:
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