Ancient Relic - Pearl

Another embellishment and how different ways of using Terri Sproul Mixers with or without 3D Crystal Lacquer can effect the appearance of finished art work. 

This embellishment is casted with Paper Clay.  I worked TS Mixers- Pearl into the surface, blending and mixing some colors together.    The look achieved is an ancient coin. 

After working TS Mixers - Pearl into the surface, I used  a touch of clear 3D Crystal Lacquer in a light coat to add a little more to the effect of metal.  Because of the properties of the Paper Clay, you would use one heavy coat or several light coats - HOWEVER - in this case, one sparingly small coat is done.  It gives the metallic look, without making the embellishment TOO SHINY.

I tend to mix colors and experiment with how the colors mix together to form another color or look!  Some days I'm in a mood for total shiny, so I combine my TS Mixers with 3D Crystal Lacquer, and on other days, I like to use the mixers by themselves.

There are millions of combinations that can be created, millions of different looks.   Shimmers will give you a shear, light look.  The Pearl is of course pearl shimmer but also opaque.  Using 3D Crystal Lacquer will totally change the look, metallic, glass, or other type looks.

Quick, easy, techniques can transport your art in ways you never thought before.  Express your inner creative spirit, while getting compliments on what you design.  So many will ask, "How'd you do that?"

Cre8tiveLea Yours - Lea

Pearlized Mini Book

Mica Powder Painting!  This is something covered in my book, Creative Art Concepts for Papercrafts put out by C&T Publishing.

Using Terri Sproul Mixers - Pearl, adds a wonderfully, magical color.  TS Mixers-Shimmer are translucent, but Pearls are opaque!  It is important to know this fact so you can plan your projects, and how adding 3D Crystal Lacquer will affect the final "paint" made. 

When painting with mica powders, lift a small amount with a tiny, soft brush for small areas, and more with a medium brush for larger areas. 

Stamping and painting backside creates a sticker of sorts, but you have to add double-sided adhesive to adhere to surface of choice.

The image is by Paula Best, and is just whimsical and fun for this mini book.  The book is 3x3 and black and so the Pearls just shimmer and stand out against the black.  Add word(s) and an embellishment and your art piece is done!  This little treasure showcases how beautiful the Terri Sproul Mixers - Pearls look. 

I make a batch of these painted "stickers" and keep them on hand for my art.  Paint with the Pearls, add to 3D Crystal Lacquer for paint as this would be glorious on paper mache' or any other surface.


Cre8tively Yours- Lea

Pearlized Votives

For this project, I coloured the 3 votives I have in the house. These are actually wine glasses that I found at the local thrift store.

I started with just the 2 small ones, and liked the effect.  Each one is different.
The one of the right, I thought I'd be smart and use the heat tool to dry the pearlized 3D Lacquer - it created a cracked texture of the lacquer.
The second one was the one on the left with the diamond sequins set into the drying lacquer.
The large one, I added the paper onto the votive before adding the coloured 3D Lacquer.

I used the Lilac Pearl applicator in the Metallic/Pearl set of 3D Crystal Color Lacquer set. 

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It is thick, so I poured some out onto my plastic paint palette along with plain 3D Crystal Lacquer. Mixed well.

I started to cover the outside of the glass votive (you need to do it on the outside so it doesn't burn) by rolling it in the mixture, then used a stir stix to add more all the while rotating the glass.

Once they were totally covered, I set them upside down for a few minutes, then right side up.  I kept doing this to try to get a marbleized effect until it wouldn't move anymore.  As I said before, the first one, I used a heat tool to set the Lacquer.

For the larger votive, I wanted to add paper to see how it would look.  I coloured some vintage book text with a Portfolio Water Soluble Oil Pastel - Blue Green colour.  

I, used my finger to spread the oil pastel, then cut out the 2 hearts.  

I glued the hearts onto the glass with the 3D Crystal Lacquer, covered them with clear before adding the pink sapphire (from the Terri Sproul's Mixer - Jewel Effects Color set) & 3D Crystal Lacquer, mixed well. I used the stir stix to clear off the heart a little.

I added the diamond sequins into the coloured 3D Crystal Lacquer while it was still sticky. To the bottom of the glass, I punched a 1.75 inch circle of heavy cardstock, glued it underneath with 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I added a piece of satin forest green ribbon to the textured first one.  For the Heart one, I gathered a wide piece of lace, tied it around the stem, then added the gold cording for a bow.

I like how they turned out and I am thinking of stopping in the local thrift store this week, getting a couple more glasses and try different colours of the 3D Crystal Lacquer.

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