Thursday, 1 September 2011

Large Jigsaw Shape


This is a large chipboard jigsaw piece which measures approx 7" x 5".  I stuck various findings to the raw chipboard, then covered in silver sticky tape.  I burnished around each shape using my metal tools and a paper stump to define each shape.  Using meadow, stream, eggplant, sail boat and citrus alcohol inks I coloured the background, this took a few coats to achieve the desired colour.  I then used black acrylic paint to swipe over and wipe off the access.  Once dry I applied rub n buff in red copper, jade and pewter.  Finally I cut up a quote, edged each word in black soot distress ink and applied to the jigsaw piece.


If you fancy a go yourself, I've got these corner pieces and the 2 nobble and 1 hole style of the chipboard pieces for sale at £2 with free postage.  I also have some of the embellishments available for £1 a bag too.  Use the email button on the side bar to contact me if you are interested in anything.

10 comments:

  1. wow awesome, love all the detail and the colours are amazing
    Hugs Kate xx

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  2. Brilliant, Sam - love this. Gorgeous colours x

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  3. Gorgeous colours great project XOXO Zoe

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  4. Love this Sam, such a lot of work but very effective, x

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  5. Fabulous Sam, beautiful colour.
    xxx Hazel.

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  6. I love how this turned out. I am into Steampunk big time at the moment.

    Carol C

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  7. Wow, fabulous project, Sam. Love the colours and all the findings.

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