Mixed Media Frame using Tinted metallic paints from ItsyBitsy.

Hi to all the crafters ,

Today I am sharing a project which I created for Itsybitsy using their recently launched Tinted 

metallic paints and featuring the same on their blog as guest designer.

First and foremost my heartfelt thanks to Rashmi Harish for thinking of me and Anitha 

Mallesh for organizing the delivery.I am extremely happy with the results achieved and was 

pleasantly surprised by the supremely smooth finish and the shine which these paints have.

The links to the product is as follows:

http://itsybitsy.in/tinted-metallic-paint-tawny-glint   http://itsybitsy.in/tinted-metallic-paint-lime-

crush  http://itsybitsy.in/tinted-metallic-paint-caribbean-teal   http://itsybitsy.in/tinted-metallic-paint-

glazed-berries   

As diwali is on the way and most of us are cleaning our houses ,we encounter many things that are

lying waste or discarded.I too found a frame along with the backing as it was damaged in a mishap

and the mirror broke leaving a crack and dent on the frame.This was a perfect project for me to

tackle.

 I dismantled the frame and the backing ply .First I took frame and applied Mont marte Modelling

paste and Little birdie stencil which I got from the store.Also randomly laid some modelling paste

with knife and sprinkled some long glass beads .As modelling paste has very good adhesion try and

lay down stuff when it is wet so that no glue is needed.Once dry I applied black gesso(mont Marte)

 again from the store.http://itsybitsy.in/modelling-paste-mpa0041-500ml-tub-mm

http://itsybitsy.in/black-gesso-universal-primer-mpa0040-500ml-tub-mm

Now was time to create the main project .For this I wanted to try the embossing method to create

look of texture.This technique is widely used and is popularised by Paul bozzo .I made clay with

marble powder and pva glue, as my efforts at using joint compound or wet putty were not very

satisfactory.I pasted the clay in an even fashion on the board..Pls refer pics for clarity.

 I used a rolling pin to give smooth and even coverage.You can spread this clay with your hands with

 help of some water.I than decided to bring out all my wooden blocks and some stamps to make

marks in the clay.Do wait for some 10 minutes  before you start mark making.Also do not press to

hard into the clay.This is the most fun part and you can use your creativity to achieve results of your

choice.

 Next step was to color the project.Leave the marble clay to dry for at least 12 hrs before you start

doing anything on top of it.I was quite eager to open the little jars of metallic colors,and yes was not

disappointed!!!.They were creamy and very smooth.Also they were thick enough to stay on the brush

and not drip.The shine on these was excellent.I specially recommend the three colors i have used if

you want patina effect or are thinking of festive upgrades to your projects.Layer your color

alternating with a coat of gel medium/acrylic gloss medium to seal the layers.

Start with the light   shades and move to dark.I

used lime crush and followed by caribbean teal  and finished with burnt umber

(acrylic +water)wash.Rub off excess paint before it dries.

 I am quite happy and thrilled with the results and with the shine and shimmer that these metallic

paints have given to the project.Also I did some dry brushing of copper on to the frame to bring out

the texture work.I choose an image from Calender to use as my focal point and pasted the same on to

 thick cardboard with fevicol and used acrylic gloss medium to seal it.I decided to paint some paper

with the same colors and made small flowers from it.Also all the chipboards were treated with the

same colors.Think results speak for themselves as the patina effect comes out beautifully.

Now comes the placement of all elements.Do a dry run by placing things and adjusting how you like

them.I use silicone glue by itsybitsy to paste all embellishments and double sided tape for the

cutout.This is the final output and i am glad with the richness of colors .Hope you to enjoyed and

 would try these colors.Thanks for bearing with a long post.Regards.