Hey folks, Tamiko here! The more I get into mixed media, I see even more things to buy to create with. I need to keep my supplies to a minimum because things get pricey. Today was the first time I created a mixed media canvas concentrating on the use of my Helmar products. I was pleased with how it turned out, check it out.
I started out by using the Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste, a collection of torn pages and a canvas board. I covered the board with paste, then placed the papers and covered them with another layer of decoupage paste. Before it was dry, I added texture to the drying paste by using my palette knife to scribble markings. I apologize, for the life of me I was unable to get a clear picture, I think it was too much white. Camera's don't like white. ::shrugs:: I also added a little gesso to tone down the busy papers I had chosen, that places them moreso in a faint-like background.
I used a number of gelatos to color the background. Then I began building my girl on the canvas. I took some Prima paper strips and I wet them. I wet them because they are not thin papers and I needed them to be a little bit more flexible (not super wet, just damp). I wanted to create few ruffles for a dress. The ruffles and dress pieces were then adhered to the canvas with Helmar Premium Craft Glue. It tacks quickly, but it allows some adjustment time; and dries clear, awesome combo. Also used this to adhere the quote: SHE FLIES WITH BRAVE WINGS.
Then I decided to place some wings on my girl. I wanted to layer them and prop them up. I used Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots because they add that dimension I was looking for.
Here are a few more shots of my finished project. See how the scribbling I did in the paste within the few layers pops and ad texture? I really like that!
See how the finished wing lifts from the canvas and just enough dimenision that it casts a slight shadow between the wing's layers?
I have been doing research and learning a few recipies. I have come to the conclusion that no matter what type of art you create when you have good adhesive products you can produce quality projects beyond your wildest dreams. Glue with a few other choice ingredients can help you create gesso, modeling paste and a host of other products. If you are going to spend money on things that you need to be able to use for all your crafting needs, make that a product from Helmar!
