2017 #16 Rust: Aged Star canvas with ESC {by Nikki Acton}

2017 Topic 16: Rustification

It's always interesting to see what Nikki gets up to when she is on a Rust kick, and I think this topic is probably her safe place! She has many tip and tricks up her sleeve, if you haven;t tried a Vaseline resist before, then now's your chance!

Hi everyone, it's Nikki Acton here from Addicted to Art with you today, and I'd like to share my rust creation using the fabulous Christmas stamps from Scrapcosy.

I love creating worn paint effects with rust being one of my favourites. When the Seth Apter ranges of PaperArtsy paints were introduced late 2016 and early 2017 I knew they would be perfect for rust / patina effects. Raquel's Christmas stamp set ESC08 with the bold imagery seemed a great fit!

As Raquel herself showed in a recent post the star stamp can be made 3 dimensional really easily! I used Fresco Chalk paints - Terracotta, Mahogany, Smoked Paprika, Toffee and French Roast to create a rusty toned background before stamping the star.

Eclectica³ {Scrapcosy} Set08

My evening photos under the room lights don't quite show the true colours!

Having created the rust effect, I stippled some waxy hair product over areas of the star and then covered with Buff Fresco Chalk Paint. Once dry wipe away and you get the chipped paint effect. (Thanks to Andy Skinner for the hair product tip.) I added a little extra Mahogany and Terracotta in places.

Once I had my rust head on I had to add a little patina too - so I used this as the background panel for my star. Another rusty mix in the background, this time adding candle wax in vertical strokes before covering in Green Patina Fresco Chalk paint. Once dry, wipe away and the resisted wax reveals some rust under the patina.

All the same Seth Apter paint colours were used on the canvas frame too. A little Grunge Paste was added first to create some texture. This time I have dry brushed the Green Patina over the textured surface for subtle hints.

And finally the banner - love the vintage feel of this - stamped over Buff Fresco Chalk Paint and a little Mahogany and Green Patina added.

I am looking forward to using the baubles and bow from Raquel's stamp set too; I can see these being used in the same way or for a more modern Christmas look. But if, like me, you like a little rust - grab Seth Apter / PaperArtsy chalk paints and go for the rusty / patina version! 

Nikki

Blog: Addicted to Art
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Wow that star truly is the centre of attention and rightly so! It looks wonderful! Sp easy to get the dimension with that stamp, but the whole project is awesome! Another amazing creation Nikki, thankyou! ~ Leandra

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