When I think of Metal I automatically think Industrial/Steampunk .... well would be rude not to right!!
This week the team over at Simon Says Stamp & Show are asking us to incorporate some metal into our project.
So my first thoughts were grab a mahoosive #12 Tag from Ranger, some metal foil sheets, some embossing folders and some Black paint. (Any old excuse to play with my Distress Paints lol, if you haven't got them yet ... then you MUST)!! *warning this post is pic heavy*
(Supplies Used)
To begin with choose a selection of embossing folders .... for this project I have gone with the Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades (Diamond/Riveted Plate, Subway & Stencil Set & Bubble/Honeycombe Set) which have been embossed using my trusty old Vagabond.
Once embossed, to create that aged effect, paint with Distress Paint (Black Soot), pat dry to remove excess using Kitchen Towel. I also used a sanding block at this point to reveal the underneath layers.
To add a "Patina" effect to the metal I spritzed some Dylusions Spray (Calypso Teal), again blotting off any excess with Kitchen Roll.
Peel back adhesive backing on the foil sheets and start layering onto your tag.
Once you are happy with your layering, trim excess metal around tag.
Next ink edges of Ranger #8 Kraft Tag with Distress Ink (Walnut Stain).
Stamp quote image (one of my favs) from Tim Holtz "Words For Thought" stamp set using Archival Ink (Jet Black).
Stamp further images in the same way, then splat Dylusions Spray (Calypso Teal & Black Marble).
Edge outer edges of image using Distress Marker Pen (Black Soot). Stamp from Ringmaster Blueprint set.
I also used a Distress Marker (Pumice Stone) to colour some of the stamped image.
Apply some Distress Paint (Broken China) and then spritz some Calypso Teal whilst the paint is still wet, dry with heat gun before spritzing some Perfect Pearl Mists (Biscotti).
Attach some Ideaology Paper String to tag before fixing to main tag. I've attached the tags/stamped images using Tims Tiny Attacher.
(*some close ups of the tag*)
Well I hope you are still with me after this epic post, and I hope you have enjoyed the step by steps, would love to know what you think. TFL X
16 comments:
Great metal work!! You have obviously had a much more productive day than I have! Love all the embossing.
Wow, this is sooo beautiful. Thank you for showin us how you have made it.
Gillian..thank you SOOO much for the very kind comments you left on my blog! You know how to make a girl feel good! Your metalogy tag is off the charts cool! I love the background and all of the cool steps you did to create this piece! Love the Tim stamps and how you've used them to create such a cool piece! Thanks for sharing the tag and your step by step with us at Simon Says Stsmp and Show! Hugs, Candy
Hi Gillian, wonderful metal tag, I love the combination of the two embossings, great texture. Love the step by steps and lucky you getting to use the paints too. I absolutely love the combination of images they work so well with the metal. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Gillian, always great to see you joining in. Tracy x x
Oh oh oh! Your metal background is ROCKing awesome! Love the use of the different Texture Plates! The coloring is fab too! The images really make this a fun tag! Excellent as always! Thank you so much for showing us your metals at Simon Says Stamp & Show this week!
Great project Gillian, love the patina effect on the metal ! Sue C x
I do love that metalwork :) need me some foil sheets! Beautiful :)
Yum, yum, yum!! That background is just brilliant - fantastic tag all round - yum, I say again!!
Alison x
Hey there Gillian your metal background is METALICIOUS wohoooo I am loving it, just as the stamped images in the front offcourse, Love everything on your fabulous project great job Gillian. Hugs Terry xxxx
Ooooh lush
Sam xxx
Brilliant Gillian, i like the embossing and the paint over it, it's yummy. and the little splats of blue, is my favourite! Michelle x
Fabulous tag, just love the metal and the stamps. A great job.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Great blog Gillian! Makes me want to get my Ten Seconds Studio kit out again!
what a fantastic tag the effect of the metal being put through embossing folders is great it gives is so much depth once the black paint is added.
This has made me want to get out my tags and metal
Ria
Stunning tag! The metal background is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
Fabulous tag! love the step outs and those metal embossed sheets are very cool. Glad you played along with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
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