2015 #5 Rusted Wall Hanging {by Lynne moncrieff}

2015 Theme 5: Deconstruction

Hi, Lynne Moncrieff (Adorn) here, joining you this evening with a wall hanging where many of the elements have been transformed with the use of Rusting Powder.  I first discovered this product in 2010 through a DT commitment.  Since then I have played with it many times, especially enjoying using this product to transform cotton fabric into something with texture and patina. The theme of deconstruction is carried throughout the wall hanging, including the way in which I made use of vintage book text for the focal stamped image and the treatment of embellishments.

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For the rusting process work in a well ventilated area and protect your work surface as you will be working with vinegar which the rusting powder requires to be activated with. I find it useful to have the vinegar decanted into a spray bottle. Working from the centre of the fabric outwards, attach stencil with masking tape and with artist sponge brush apply Golden Gel Matt Medium to the stencil. 

You can either complete all of the stencilling before applying the Rusting Powder or as I do, add the Rusting Powder as I progress covering the fabric with the stencilled design.  Do not apply the vinegar until you have completed the full area of the fabric with the design. This photograph shows the Rusting Powder applied to the stencilled design. Remember to shake excess powder from the fabric before spraying vinegar.  At this point I leave overnight, allowing sufficient time for the activation process.

This is the end result.  There is an unpredictability to the outcome, which I like, as it is difficult to gauge the end result of the rusting, such as the depth of colour, etc.

At the time of preparing the fabric I also rusted a Tando Creative chipboard arch, Prima Wood Bellies Rulers   and Prima Resin Icons Black Keys and Padlocks.  

Now it is time to  commence with stamping.   The combination of the gold paint on the rusted chipboard arch added to the sense of faded decadence which I wanted to achieve.  MN96 was repeatedly stamped with Fresco Finish Old Gold by applying the paint with a sponge brush to the Mini stamp.

 MN96 

To continue the theme of deconstruction I stained vintage French book text with dissolved walnut ink crystals (or substitute with Distress Stain Walnut Ink). I wanted to play around with the stamped images from  LPC009 so I stamped  multiple times, with Staz-on Jet Black, onto pages which had been stained to varying degrees of depth with the walnut ink. The decorative script from  LPC032 was stamped in the same manner. On completion of the stamping I tore around each piece, sponging edges with Distress Ink Walnut Stain.

 LPC009

 LPC032

This photograph shows the built up layers of the fragmented stamped elements and the variation of the stained book pages when side by side.  

For the face area alone I collaged together six different pieces of stamping, creating a lovely variation in the colourways. Torn and curled scraps of Gothic book text were layered beneath the stamped elements.

Fragments of mica tile overlay areas of the stamped focal, bringing a glow and depth to those areas. The other elements I gathered together as I assembled the hanging were a beautiful length of vintage gold tassel trim, rusted tin wire and two Bezels.  Areas of the hanging were highlighted with  Treasure Gold Onyxite .  To allow the arch to hang I wrapped rusted wire around the rusted Prima key, prior to adhering the key to the top of the arch.  I then continued wrapping the wire to form a loop enabling the arch to be displayed.  

If you have not experimented with Rusting Powder then I hope this post will inspire you as the possibilities are endless and experimenting is half the fun! Just imagine how you can transform purchased embellishments or found items whether they be fabric, paper, wood or metal, etc. Or maybe you will look at your PaperArtsy stamps in a different light, fragmenting the stamped image and building up even the smallest of those layers. 

Lynne Moncrieff (Adorn) 

Wow so much gorgeous rusting, we adore the effect of the stencil rusting on fabric, so beautiful. Fantastic layering of torn paper and mica makes this a multi dimensional project.Thanks for sharing these great ideas ~Darcy

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2015 Pretty In Pink {by Gillian Simson}

2015 Theme 5: Deconstruction

Hello everyone Gillian here with another take on our theme of "Deconstruction". There have been some wonderful interpretations of this theme so far. For tonight's project I have opted to recycle a plain old wooden box using some tissue packaging paper and some corrugated card.

I started out by sanding back a Wooden Domino Box that I had in my stash.

As you can see from the pic above the word "Domino" had a slight embossed effect to it, this was easily erased using a Sanding Block. I then applied several layers of Buff Fresco Paint.

Next, I began stamping images from the new designs JOFY32 and JOFY31 onto tissue paper {that had come in previous packaging} using Jet Black Archival Ink. Once dry I began colouring in the images on the reverse side of the tissue paper using Prawn. In parts of the images to achieve more depth I simply added more layers of Prawn. Once dry I then cut around the images and applied to the box using Matte Medium.

I came across these vintage tag/pennants [also in my box of tricks} which I distressed using Walnut Stain Distress Ink, at this stage I also blocked out previous text using Fresco Finish Acrylic Paint in Buff.

Next I cut a piece of Corrugated packaging to size, this would make the base for these little yummy treats {not that any were eaten in the process you understand}!!

The lid of the box had a raised circle grip {as you can see in pic 1}, this then gave me the idea to punch a hole through using my cropodile and then attach the tag/pennant with twine. Finally I edged the box in Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

 Below are some close ups of the finished box.

It has been fun appearing on this side of the blog again, I hope you are inspired to join in our challenge. Thanks for stopping by.

Gillian

Ohhh yum!! I LOVE those little eggs!! And this is a such a cool box, when they've eaten the eggs, the recipient could use it for makeup brushes, paint brushes...all kinds of things! Love the tag too! ~Leandra (off in search of chocolate)

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2015 #5 Rusty Old Porthole {by Jo Myhill}

2015 Theme 5: Deconstruction

Hi everyone Jo from shabby dandelion here, joining you this evening with a post about using paint and embossing powder to create a faux rust effect. I love making things rusty and weathered just like they'd be if they were exposed to the wind, rain and salt from the sea hanging outside a beach hut or fisherman's hut. So using a variety of mediums, card, metal and fabric I created a rusty old porthole'

Step One: I started off by cutting two rings of corrugated card (dinner plate and cereal bowl). Set one aside as this will be the back.  Start peeling of some of the top layer of cardboard. Then I painted the cardboard roughly with Stone, Brown Shed and Chocolate Pudding.  with a dry brush I added Buff and Chalk to create a weathered peeling paint effect. Some Buff coloured Grunge Paste was added in places and finally stamped the Cornish fish Society stamp from HP1202 in a white or vanilla embossing powder in places all around the ring.

HP1202

Step Two: Using some old fabric, a charity shop shirt or pillow case work great, rip into strips and on a non stick surface, create a puddle of Brown Shed paint and water and scrunch your fabric strips into this to colour them. You can also sprinkle rusting powder if you've got  it and spray with vinegar to activate it.  Leave this to dry.

Step Three: Take some metal and run through some embossing folders I used industrial looking ones. Now paint with Brown Shed, Blood Orange. Whilst still wet sprinkle on Vintage Photo and Red Brick Distress Embossing powder and a small amount of Old Paper Distress Embossing powder.  Heat this to set a pitted look to the metal.  Add some Inky Pool paint in places as well. 

Step Four: Now you can start to add your distress elements around the ring. I stuck the metal down and also added some brads and staples to add to the decayed weathered look.  The strips of fabric were wound round the ring and knotted in places.

Step Five: On some spare card I rubbed Brown Shed, Buff and Chalk paint on and then stamped HP1201 and HP1111 stamps from in Watering Can Archival Ink, distressed the edges and crumpled up the card to look like old notices, labels and tickets.  

HP1201

HP1111

Step Six: The bulldog clip was painted in Brown Shed and then had Red Brick and Vintage Photo Distress embossing powders added to created the rusted metal look.

And finally a close up of the finished rusty porthole showing the metal and fabric.

Although this has a lot of stages they are really easy to do and you could take each element and make something great with it.. The painted and embossed metal would look great as a tag. The painted rusted fabric could be used on the tag as an embellishment either through the eyelet or wound round the tag and knotted. Corrugated card is always fun and you could use the ripped and painted technique to make a seaside plaque with JOFYs seaside stamps. And remember you could use a completely different colour scheme on the metal and card blues and greens and I might have to try a more muted white and grey as well. If you've got paint fragments why not gives those a go as well.

I really enjoyed making this and I hope you have a go with the techniques and create something rusty!

Jo

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Jo you have completely captured the "faux rust effect" beautifully. The textures/mediums you have used to achieve this look showcase that "rawness" you are so well known for in your art work. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and creativity.

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2015 #5 Rusty Shrine {by Julie Ann Lee}

Hello Everyone, Julie Ann here, delighted to be joining PaperArtsy tonight with a post on rusting. 

I confess I have a passion for what some might term 'junk'. My favourite childhood haunt was my Grandma's attic, where I found treasures such as one-eyed teddy bears, rusty tins full of buttons and a battered old family Bible. My imagination loves to ponder the stories old and unloved objects might tell. And I'm not above giving something relatively new a fantasy history by distressing it. Tonight I'd like to share with you how I aged a little Nicho or Mexican shrine.

Step 1: Fabric Prep

I began by painting a piece of white curtain-lining material with Fresco Finish  Chalk Acrylics in Beach Hut, Snowflake, Wisteria and Lin Brown's Limited Collection Tangerine Twist, Bougainvillea and Banana shades. I then stamped and heat-set the beautiful Elizabethan image from LPC031...

 ... onto the fabric. I cut my fabric into different sections, which I would fix to the Nicho. I applied extra layers of colour to the face and ruff, which I blended using Fabric Medium.

Tip: When stamping on fabric, either use a brand new ink pad or re-ink your pad to ensure your image will be clear and crisp on the fabric. When it is dry, coat it with several layers of Satin Glaze, making sure each layer is fully dry before applying the next. Jet Black archival Ink is great onto fabric, and it is permanent once heat set.

Step 2: The rusting process! 

I painted my metal shrine with PaperArtsy Fresco in Vanilla. When this was dry I slapped on Gel Medium, not worrying too much about how evenly I applied it. I embedded various charms and embellishments in the Gel Medium and applied some Crackle Paste to the heart at the top. I punched a hole at the bottom of the shrine through which I looped a 'dog chain' and a decorative key. 

I then sprinkled Rusting Powder over my shrine. Rusting powder needs to be glued to the surface you work on, so in this case the crackle past also acted as the glue.

Tip: Crackle Paste can take a long time to dry. I waited a couple of days before adding some Treasure Gold and a touch of Tangerine Twist to the heart.

Step 3: Rusting Powder magic

I mixed some water and a few drops of vinegar in a mister spray and spritzed my shrine, re-spraying from time to time. To rust, the powder needs to be kept damp, and vinegar or lemon juice speeds up the process as they are acidic liquids.

Here you can see that I embedded a resin rose in the Gel at the top and fixed some cut-out pieces of the painted and stamped material into it too. These would eventually blend in with the rusting.

Step 4: Rust everything!

While I was in a rusting mood, I took some masking tape and attached lace to it with Gel Medium before sprinkling it with the Rusting Powder and then spritzing with my water and vinegar mix. I planned to fix this to the back and sides of my shrine.

I was able to stick this lace to the back and edges of the shrine and to begin to 'touch up' any gaps with Florentine Treasure Gold, which has a lovely orange-rusty glint. For contrast I also rubbed in some Sapphire Treasure Gold in places.

Tip: After you have painted your tape with one coat of Fresco, make sure that you lift it from the mat and then stick it down again to avoid it curling and twisting when you want to stick it to your substrate.

Step 6: Bellies

Finally I added more embellishments: a little resin bird, which I painted and rusted; a resin flower with a copper wire stem and a Prima wood, rusted butterfly resting on a skeleton leaf, which I rubbed with a little Florentine Treasure Gold. 

I added Pearl pen blobs too around the little door and the edge of the shrine. The picture inside is also from LPC031 so that when we open the door we seem to be stepping into a little world inside the shrine.

Here is a detail of the front of my shrine, which looks to me as if it has many stories to tell. I was really pleased with the effect of the rusting on the little bird, which I stuck on with Heavy Gel Medium. I liked blending the darker rusting with the bright Treasure Gold Gleam.

Thank you for looking at my rusty shrine. Who knows - maybe it houses a miniature of Sir Walter Raleigh's muse, and this little shrine might be a keepsake from Good Queen Bess herself! 

Do join in with PaperArtsy and link up something you have rusted. See what you can come up with to house your favourite PaperArtsy images stamped on fabric, tissue or board. I can't wait to see all your rusty creations. If you would like to see more images of this little shrine, please hop over to my blog http://magpieheaven.blogspot.co.uk/

~ Julie Ann

Wow Julie Ann, this is so gorgeous, I love how it turned out...required some patience but the rust and cracks are exciting to work with as they evolve!! ~Leandra

Have you got a niche or some items with a niche that you could alter with paints, crackle texture and rusting powder?? Maybe this has sparked your imagination in a totally different direction? 

Whatever you decide, if the Deconstruction Topic sparks you to be deliberately destructive, then share what you make in our challenge by linking your creativity here. We would love to see what you make!