I told you a week or so ago that I wasn't all that keen on my new summer door wreath, well, let's just say it's certainly seen some changes since then, going from this ............
....... to this ........
I started by painting it black, which I liked it much better instantly.
I then rubbed it all over with some gold wax, with a little red and green for good measure ........
....... because I made a whole batch of insects and bugs using my Specimen mould from Iron Orchid Designs ...........
....... painting their bodies with Ink Lab acrylic metallic paints and a brilliant, really shiny, chrome gold marker on their legs, heads and details.
I was thrilled with the results, they were even better than the ones I had in my head!
These were duly arranged on the heart and firmly fixed with an ample dollop of Hard As Nails on each as I didn't want to risk them ever coming off.
After which I went over the flowers and leaves again with a much stronger layer of Ink Lab paints. I was worried that metal effect on metal might be a bit much, but I think it works.
To be honest I was pretty chuffed with how it all turned out (pinks and greens just aren't my thing), but I'm not keeping it, this is for Marc. I painted the bugs while staying with him at the cottage, with him encouraging me to go bigger and bolder with the colour, while we were sat sitting binge watching Baby Reindeer!!!
Marc suggested adding flat back jewels to the bugs, which I think will work, however, I was so excited to get it posted on here, that I haven't got that far yet, but be assured, that as and when I do, the pictures will be added to make up a future post.
2 comments:
what a transformation, I love, love, love all your little bugs, they are so cute x
Fantastic transformation!
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