Thursday 20 April 2017

T-light holder with Wood grain texture

Hi Friends!
Decoupage never ceases to amaze me it is such a versatile technique. it also gives the opportunity to play with colors & papers while experimenting with techniques. Today's vintage project - a set of three pillar T light holders  is the result of my first attempt at using the wood grain texture tool.



Let me take you through the steps - 

1. For the base coat I have used Moda acrylic paint - tempest grey. Loved the absolute matt finish & even coverage (note - I have not primed the base). This shade was perfect for the papers I wanted to use (Divya Thallaps - Once Upon a Time)



2. Now is where the fun begins. Mix charcoal chalk paint from Itsy Bitsy with acrylic retarder & paint it over the painted candle holder.



3. Next slide the texture tool over the black paint (the retarder increases the drying time) controlling the pressure as required & also rolling it.

 Look at the wood grain texture appear!






4. Repeat this on all the holders 2 sides each.
5. The other two sides I have decoupaged. Was thrilled at the coordination of the wood grain texture & the papers!




Different looks of the set - a vintage decoupage look


Wood grain textured look




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Sunday 16 April 2017

Decoupage - Letter cum Key Holder

Hello Friends!
If you are following me you know of y love for decoupage! I love altering & creating home decor items using serviettes & papers..........................the transformation of ordinary mundane objects with decoupage is priceless.
Today's post the transformation of a MDF letter cum key holder. The color of this dinner napkin with the bird house print is so pleasing & is sure to bring cheer.

Here are the steps in brief - 


  • I started with a base coat of Itsy Bitsy chalk paint charcoal on the sides & lower part of the holder.
  • Once dry I added crackle medium randomly on the two sides & over the bottom panel with hooks. This was followed with a coat of chalk paint - frozen ice.
  • Next I tore the word 'welcome' from the tissue & decoupaged it on top for a faux a hanging plaque & the bird houses were decoupage at the bottom of the slots.
  • After this I used the paint to merge the tissue with the background.
  • I added some more textures to this project by dry brushing with black paint & stenciling (rolling stones) with snow chalk paint.
  • Several coats of varnish with sanding in between completed this key holder.






You can see my other key holders here & here.

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