You can do this really fast, and very effectively with Fresco Chalk effect paints, particularly the opaque ones really fast. But if you want to take things the next level, then you'll want to introduce some translucent shades for depth, and you need a sanding block to sand back sneaky peeks to previous layers. I feel like I say quite often 'this is my favourite' product, technique etc all the time...but it is fair to say, this is one of the most frequently used techniques in the last 12 months on all kinds of projects. It's great onto wood, its perfect to use several different stencils on the same background, and its awesome with fine detail or blocky stencils, in other words, they all work well for this!
So go and check out this video, a nice blue and orange combo it is too!
What a fabulous tutorial! I just got my 1st order of Fresco Finish here in the US...it is very hard to find here with limited colors. I got Guacamole, Snowflake, Mermaid & Little Black dress but I would like more colors. Where will I be able to find this wonder paint?
ReplyDeleteWatched this earlier - absolutely fabulous, both the technique and the results... love dimensional effect!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Great tutorial,thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant technique - I love the way it just becomes 3D! Thank you so much Leandra (and Lynne).
ReplyDeleteI need more Fresco paints... oh Santa...
Thank you thank you!! For this gorgeous technique, for the highest quality of the video, and even for let me improve my English( love love your kiwi accent, Leandra)!
ReplyDeletebrilliant tutorial.. fantastic technique that brings a new dimension to stencils and masks!
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Wonderful paints and techniques Leandra, I love the way you build up your layers of paint. Just when I thought my stash was complete.... No my stash will never be complete lol x
ReplyDeleteToday was cinema day. No one at home, the computer was all mine. I not only needed coffee, but tea as well and breakfast and lunch. But i have seen them all and i loved them. Saw some things familiar but also learned a lot. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMargriet
This is soooooo cool!!!
ReplyDelete~Linda
I watched your brill vid one night and then tried to remember it all a couple of nights later, had great fun using the technique.See my efforts here.
ReplyDeleteArrived here via Helen Chilton's guest spot (day one) and am so glad I followed the link. Like you, I wonder why I'd never thought of creating stencil shadows. Your advice about color choices is much appreciated. This was a polished video and I expect to run through the others available on PaperArtsy. Many thanks!
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