I haven't done this in a while--embossing on metal, and I forgot how fun and kind of therapeutic it is. So just a quick little blog post to show you my latest pieces--
first I made my little 'tiles' on these ecoart boards--these are perfect for adhering the metal on to. And they all came together on this gallery canvas--
Next, I made a whimsy-type house--
but this time I adhered the metal on to very thick fun foam that I cut into the roof and house shape--this was a fun piece
And then.....I got out my paints--
I just use regular artists' acrylic paints--multiple coats, and a workable fixative with gloss varnish for a finish---not supposed to use regular paints on metal, but I do!
Back to more embossing--
And I'm still playing with metal, but slowly--lots of real-life stuff going on right now, not to mention that my first show of the season starts this weekend (finally!)--looking forward to it.
I do want to mention that I have a tutorial on metal embossing HERE.
Try it!--it's really not that hard, and if you have any questions, my email is at the top of my sidebar--I love helping other artists.
Diane, these are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. I have some sheets of metal in my drawer just waiting to be used. I will make a return visit and read through your tutorial with great interest. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteGood golly, Diane! More fabulousness! I don't know how you do it! I absolutely love that piece on the top right of the first photo of this post. That frame around the woman is exquisite! Reminds me of the old tintype photos I've seen at antique stores.
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