After watching a stream from a group member who melted and dribbled wax crayons around a square mirror, I decided to use the same technique but in a shadow box. I painted the chipboard backing with gesso and when dry, applied a couple of coats of pearl acrylic dabbers for that great pearly sheen. I cut the ends off the crayons, peeled the paper back and stuck them down with a glue gun. I took the heat gun to the nibs of the crayons and waited for the wax to melt. I stamped the word 'memories', re-heated the wax and pushed it in. I painted the shadow box with black acrylic dabbers and when dry added metallic rust and russet to the outer frame. I've photo'd it without the glass to reduce the glare.
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Mini Shadow Box
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12 comments:
What a stunning project, Sam. Love the coloured crayons you've chosen.
wow, looks awesome
Hugs Kate xx
Looks fab !! Great idea !!
Brilliant idea Sam :)
I love this Sam, brilliant idea and so colourful. Hope you show it off! x
Absolutely brilliant Sam! Very inspiring! xxx
ooh that's really cool Sam. love the graduation of the colours of the wax crayons too
Love it. Great idea for using crayons too.
Carol
looks great Sam!
What a fab idea, Sam - love it x
Oh wow Sam, I like, I like, I like. Brilliant idea! Fab work.
What a stunning original piece, Sam!Your imagination and creativity know no bounds! xx
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