Hello everybody
Jo Firth-Younger right here right now to speak about shiny issues!!
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After I noticed the ‘gilded’ subject come up I used to be very glad!! I like issues that sparkle and shine! It obtained me considering – what number of metallic, shiny, sparkly, ‘gilded’ sorts of media do I’ve in my crafting supplies?? I began to make an inventory – embossing powders, Fresco End Gold paint (such a wonderful gold!), imitation Gold Leaf (sheets and flakes – a number of colors), gilding powders, paper/card, metallic threads, Stickles, glitter, metallic Gelatos… so many choices!!
I actually like gilding objects – I’ve gilded a number of items of furnishings in my residence & its a lot simpler than you would possibly initially suppose. Its been enjoyable utilizing imitation gold leaf once more – it provides a bit of little bit of ‘glamour’ to a undertaking.
I’ve created a gaggle of playing cards every with a special sort of ‘gilding’ however all beginning with the identical background paper. This A3 paper was created after I rolled-off paint from my brayer when gel printing – I actually just like the random, blended stripes & blocks of color which are created.
Gilded playing cards
Imitation gold leaf typically is available in two kinds – flakes and sheets (sheets are available books supported with layers of tissue paper). I’ve used each sorts on my playing cards.
‘Love Christmas!’
I used a web page of gilding leaf on this card to evenly cowl the greyboard coronary heart. The gold leaf is VERY skinny and can decide up all of the textures of the floor it’s utilized to – nice for selecting up element. You possibly can apply this on prime of textured card for a special impact.
‘JOY’
This card makes use of gilding flakes, adhered with a glue stick and a gentle brush. The flakes create a refined distressed floor, typically little gaps are left and an uneven edge created.
‘Snowflake Pleasure’
I made a decision to cowl the entrance of this card with a sheet of gold leaf that I would reduce into 2.5-3cm squares to create a refined tiled impact. PaperArtsy Fresco End paints can be utilized on any floor and so after all I had to make use of them on the gold leaf!! I really like how the matte paints look in opposition to the sheen of the gold leaf! Nice distinction!
This was a tough card to {photograph} due to the reflective high quality of the gold leaf! lol
‘Hello’