Last Thursday was the last Met Time Message inspiration from Clare. It really has taken me on a crafty/arty journey over the summer. I can't thank Clare enough for all the time she has put into the videos and photo instructions- I wouldn't have had a clue without. I think having done 6 quite intense (for me) weeks of art journaling I am starting to come up with my own ideas. Just got to try and keep it up....
Anyway, onto the final message and again I didn't have all the suggested items. Still can't find any modelling paste. Clare suggested trying gesso mixed with talc- sounds sensible. I also thought of getting some ready mixed polyfiller from Wilko. However, Wilko is a fair walk away and my local shop didn't have any talc! I should have waited but wanted to get cracking last Friday night. In the end it would have been quicker to wait and go to the shops on Saturday- lol!
I mixed cotton wool with gesso to add my texture- took *forever* to dry! Hence I only finished the project last night. It is not regular texture, but it does work. I would only recommend it as a cheap alternative to modelling paste if you have lots of time and use thick card (my envelope was cardboard).
I spritzed/dripped with Fireworks inks and white watery-acrylic, so there is a bit of shine. The stamping was done directly onto the painted envelope and coloured with acrylics.
Quote: 'A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new.'
Quote: 'No one is perfect... That's why pencils have erasers.'
The photos are of two knitting projects I made earlier in the year.
Anyway, onto the final message and again I didn't have all the suggested items. Still can't find any modelling paste. Clare suggested trying gesso mixed with talc- sounds sensible. I also thought of getting some ready mixed polyfiller from Wilko. However, Wilko is a fair walk away and my local shop didn't have any talc! I should have waited but wanted to get cracking last Friday night. In the end it would have been quicker to wait and go to the shops on Saturday- lol!
I mixed cotton wool with gesso to add my texture- took *forever* to dry! Hence I only finished the project last night. It is not regular texture, but it does work. I would only recommend it as a cheap alternative to modelling paste if you have lots of time and use thick card (my envelope was cardboard).
I spritzed/dripped with Fireworks inks and white watery-acrylic, so there is a bit of shine. The stamping was done directly onto the painted envelope and coloured with acrylics.
The photos are of two knitting projects I made earlier in the year.
3 comments:
Great project - you are two entire projects ahead of me now! MUST TRY HARDER!
Good luck with tracking down some modelling paste. Try Amazon or eBay
Kathyk
fabulous mtm! Love the colours and banners and your pics look great! I am so behind but hope to catch up x
Ace message Louise. Thank you for joining in. X
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