Tando products used in this project are provided for me by Tando Creative Ltd.
Entropy, what happens to a system if it is not maintained. Generally thought of as an engineering term, but it applies equally to any system or process. Entropy is the gradual breakdown of the system over time. I'm not sure entropy ever ends the system just falls into disuse.
Industrial, Mechanical Breakdown, Steampunk all contributed to this project. Truth is I just wanted to make & have a play in the craft room, things went from there. Starting with a Tando large tag holder, and some gilding wax.
For me the best way of applying a full wax cost is with a cotton wipe especially with a solvent based polish like this one which will stain your fingers when applied directly by hand. A wipe also makes it easier to really work the medium in and polish it.
Once satisfied with the base finish using a Studio Light stamp and some fine detail gold ep we given a decorative finish.
Next up a Tando door hanger and elements from various grab bags etc. Liking all the shapes and layers time to get more mediums out and fussy them up. The base hanger was given the same treatment as the arms of the holder. Gilding wax, stamped and embossed. The other bits and pieces were either given a coat of Black Modelling paste or a cost of silver gilding wax. The modelling paste served not just to colour but also to add texture, which when it was dried was touched with more of the silver.
It didn't feel quite finished so a couple of moulded pieces were added, the skull is air dry clay the crown is resin. With everything finally in place black distress ink worked round the edge and partially over the moulded additions.
This was a fun way to pass a Sunday afternoon. Now I would like to share it with
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Stunning project, you are always so clever and creative!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous mixed media creation and yes you looked like you had fun Zoe. I enjoyed reading the process and thank you for the inspiration and ideas x.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creation. Love all the gorgeous details. Thank you for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
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Gina xx
Very nice walk-thru and stunning piece of art! Entropy, eh? So THAT's what to call my old body. Heeheehee xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo impressive!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have shared this with us at 613 Avenue Create.
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Jackie, DT member at 613 xx
Very lovely work. Love it. Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this month. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice! Your background is beautifully crafted, and the embellishments add even more depth and texture!
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