This is for Polly's terrific mixed media challenge where we are to use metal or a faux metal technique.
I covered an A4 sheet of cardstock with crumpled metal roofing tape (scrunch up the tape before removing the protective adhesive strip).
Once the sheet was completely covered, using an eye dropper, I put 3 drops of blue ink on the foil, tilted the sheet and let the ink dribble. I then spread it around a bit with an old brush, then hit it with the heatgun.
I repeated this process with turquoise ink, again heat setting it. Once dry the ink is permanent. I cut off a small rectangle to make the card.
To make it mixed media I added some yellow Copic marker at the top of the cutout. This is where it got interesting, whilst I couldn't remove any of the ink with a baby wipe or water, the ink disappeared where ever it was touched by the Copic marker.
This is good to know, as it will be an easy way to correct any of the ink blobs, etc. The downside is potential damage to the Copic.
The ballet troupe was made as a bit of fun ages ago. In MS Word, using the copy/paste function numerous times, some are resized and slightly rotated. Coloured with Prismacolour pencils then fussy cut (easily done as it's just copy paper).
The left over background will go into my stash, I can see an underwater scene and a mermaid! The extra ballet dancers are not stuck on this piece, it is just to show how far 3 drops of two different India Inks can cover.
This is for a friends granddaughter who is studying Art and Ballet, I think she will get a kick out of this. Thanks so much for looking and I hope you have a happy, inky weekend.
Date: Friday, February 22, 2019 GMT Views: 1206
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Sun, Feb 24, 2019 @ 12:38 PM
Oh, WOW! Sis, you've done it again and made an amazing card for this dear granddaughter, who is going to LOVE it! The background is amazing, and I loved reading what it was and how beautiful it looks for the background. And the dancer(s) are amazing. Yes, you truly have captured the slo-mo of this lovely gal! Yes, even though it's copy paper, it was a LOT of work fussy cutting those gals -- truly a work of art and of love. You are so dear, and I love it completely. So glad you make such pretty things for special people. You are amazing, and I love you to bits...my special and precious DD sis! Hugs and love! xoxo
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Tue, Feb 26, 2019 @ 11:47 AM
Oh, my gosh! How did I miss this masterpiece last week!!! Wow, it is remarkable, Susie! What a fantastic method you used to create the metal. You are the queen of developing unique techniques! The ballet girls are fabulous, and I'm sure this card will be thoroughly enjoyed by your friend's granddaughter! Love the card!
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Wed, Feb 27, 2019 @ 9:25 AM
I am speechless...and you have me wanting to try this with my tin foil!
The way you captured that amazing bg within the confines of a CAS card is genius. It takes balance and woman, you got that fo sure! Loved and faved...just to be able to visit...
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Thu, Feb 28, 2019 @ 4:53 AM
Oh wow, I've only just seen this after coming across your mermaid and reading about the metal roofing tape. You continue to make me look like a fish with its mouth open every week LOL. To colour one of those ballerinas to perfection...but all of them...awesome. Your work really does make them look as though they are moving...love, love, love it. TFS my mate from over East. One day I so hope we get to meet...and I hope it's me over your way....I'd love to spend a day in your craft room just watching you create....I'd be a good student... LOL. Happy day. Hugs
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