Valentine Steampunk Photo Holder

Valentine Steampunk Photo Holder 

Supplies Used:

Artist Trading Block (ATB)	Nylon Throw Away Brush
Terry Sproul's Mixers (Bronze & Pearl Green)	Die Cut Frame and Flowers
3D Crystal Lacquer (Clear)	Sparkplug
Gears and Brads Plastic Knob	Gauge Camel Tin

Step 1:  Paint your ATB with  both the bronze, and the green mixer.  Repeat until you achieve the desired color you like and set aside to dry.	Step 2:  Clean and then paint the base of the tin (set aside the lid for another project). Set aside to dry.
Step 3: Assemble your lid to the base of the ATB--turn the knob over and attach with a washer and a screw to the tin and the base of the ATB.	Step 4: Drill a hole big enough for the gauge add adhesive and insert it into the block.
Step 5: Drill a hole for the sparkplug.  Add adhesive and insert into the hole.	Step 6:  Once your gauge and sparkplug are secured and dry.  Lightly paint with the mixers.
Textured Frame Step 7: Set the die cut frame onto a piece of plastic and paint one side with the bronze mixter and let it dry.	Step 8: Next paint a coat of the green mixer over the bronze.
Step 9: Before the green layer is dry press a piece of textured paper on top of the wet frame and carefully lift off and allow to dry.	Step 10: Once dry follow my gold leafing pen process I used previously (HERE). Next add 2-3 coats of clear 3D Crystal Lacquer and allow to dry. Step 10A: Follow the above process for the die cut flowers-omit the clear lacquer coats.
Step 11: Assemble your frame with the picture and add any other embellishments you wish to add.	Here's the backside of the ATB showcasing the steampunk flowers with the gears added.

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Art Saves

Art Saves

Supplies Used:

Paper Mache Torso (craft store)	Lamp fixture & Blub *Optional
Copper Wings	Stand for your Torso *Optional
Terri Sproul's Mixers (Red Satin, Bronze, Pearl Green)	Rusty Chain and Keys *Optional
3D Clear Crystal Lacquer	Screws or Brads for Wings and chain.
Gold Leafing Pen	Nylon Throw Away Brush
Rub-Ons & Lettering *Optional	Awl and Scissors

Step 1: Mix equal parts of the  Red Satin and Bronze mixers together and begin liberally painting them onto your torso using a throw away brush. Close up shot of the patinaed technique on the torso (click to enlarge)	Step 2: Once your torso is dry begin applying the green pearl mixer over the rust in streaks and rub in with your finger (you want to give it an uneven streaky look like patina is). Step2A: Once the lacquer is dry using your gold leafing pen follow these previous directions  (step 8) in applying  HERE. Step 2B: Once dry apply at 2 coats of the clear 3D Crystal Lacquer.
Step 3: Once the torso is dry again apply rub-ons and lettering as desired (if you do apply the above mentioned items cover generously with another coat of 3D clear Crystal Lacquer.	Step 4: For this project I chose to use real copper embossed wings that first coated with the mixers using the same process in Step 2 an 2A.
*Optional	Steps*
Using your awl and scissors poke a hole and cut away excess to be able to fit your lamp fittings into the neck and on the side or back for the cord to come out of. For my lamp fitting I used pieces from an old lamp. The collar the blub fitting fits into was a part off of my husband's old drill that I colored with alcohol inks.  Use what you have around, if possible. If you don't know how to do wiring (like me) ask someone that does for you, or you can buy a night light kit that is all in one.	For the torso stand I use a piece of rebar and an old faucet handle. Look around at what you have you'll be surprised at what you might be able to use.

I chose to use a bulb that flickered
like a candle to give it a vintage look.

**Don't forget if your going to CHA to stop by
Sakura Hobby & Craft booth #844 to see the
new mixer line and this project up close

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Steampunk Copper Fly Away Necklace

Fly Away

Supplies Used:

3D Crystal Lacquer New Terri Sproul's Mixers-Coming Soon! Gears and Brads Square Glass Tiles Brass Bail

Ball Chain Washi Paper 2 Die Cut Kraft Torsos 2 Die Cut Kraft Wings Gold Leafing Pen Black Stazon Ink Pad

I'm very excited about Sakura's new products.  You must stop by Sakura CHA booth this year #844 to see their exciting new product line!  What I really love about this new product is that I was able to achieve a patinaed copper look on paper without having to use smelly chemicals!

Although, it is truly hard to see in my pictures it really does look realistic enough that it fooled my husband who works in metals!

Definitely stop by booth #844 to see this necklace up close!

Step 1:  I started off with 2 die cut kraft torsos...1 plain and one embossed with gears.	Step 2: First cut off the stands on each of them.
Step 3: Using a plastic throw away brush paint your red satin mixer on the embossed torso (I did this on top of plastic).	Step 4: Once the red satin is slightly dry Paint the green Pearl mixer in streaks over the red satin. Don't be afraid to use your finger and work it around and really give it a patianed look. Set aside to dry.
Step 5:  While your painted torso is drying cover your plain torso with washi paper and set aside.	Step 6: Take your dried patinaed torso and lightly run it across a black Stazon ink pad. Wiping off any heavy areas.
Step 7: Pump some gold leafing paint onto a piece of plastic paper.	Step 8: Next lightly slide your torso across the paper hitting the high points of your embossed design.
Step 9: Next go back in with more green and red of the mixer if desired then once it's dry add a layer of clear 3D Crystal Lacquer and allow to dry.	Step 10: Add another layer of 3D Crystal Lacquer and while its still slightly wet add your gears with brads, and any other elements you might like (I also added a copper chain I had, and a red heart to give it a pop of color).
Step 11: Next fill with more 3D Crystal Lacquer over the heart.	Step 12: Add your glass tile over the heart and adhere your bail to the top of the torso and allow to dry.
Step 13: Repeat torso patina process on a pair of embossed wings and once dry adhere them to the torso.  Next adhere the washi covered torso to the backside of the torso.	Once your necklace is completely dry add your ball chain and wear your Steampunk necklace with pride!

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