This week I thought I would show you how to make your chippy pieces look like rusty metal using acrylic paints! The 2 Crafty chipboard I used for this layout were all coloured using the same technique.
Using my finger and Raw Umber acrylic paint, I dab the paint fairly thick over the chipboard piece. I don't want a smooth finish here, rather I want an uneven "bumpy" look. I then dry this layer of paint using a heat gun fairly close to the paint, allowing it to bubble slightly as it dries, creating awesome texture.
Next I take my Lumiere paints. I often use more than one colour to create more depth to the piece. For this layout I have used Metallic Rust and True Gold. I just put a little paint on my finger and very lightly rub it over the textured surface of the painted chipboard. A little rust, a little gold ...... random. Don't overthink it! I then dry this again and often this second layer of paint will also bubble creating even more random texture.
For added "umph" I then used my Viva Precious Metal paints using the same "finger" technique. This example has Silver Gold. Mmmmmmm ...................
I have used the 2 Crafty "Captured Moments" word on this layout, however the "captured" part didn't look right once I placed it on the layout, so I actually cut this part off and have put it aside to use on another layout at some stage. I have used the Doily Border and cut one of the scallops off it to create a "tab" for the photo. Remember you don't always have to use a product exactly as it comes out of the packet. A chipboard border can be cut to smaller pieces giving you even more versatility for your designs. The options are endless!
Happy creating peoples
Natalie W xx
