Thursday 15 June 2017

Tuesday taggers

I've just made a 8x8 canvas for https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com.au/.
It was tempting to spray it all brown but I wanted it to match my décor, hence the turquoise background.

I treated the chipboard cogs with rusting powder which involves modge podge then the rusting powder. Next you mist it with brown vinegar and bleach, allow it to dry then scrub the surface with an old toothbrush. This reveals the rust.
The gesso, inking stamps and gluing the key made the whole thing a rather messy business, but fun!

6 comments:

chrissie said...

Terrific texture and colours you created on this piece. Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday

Love Chrissie xx

froebelsternchen said...

An amazing piece - thank you for joining TioT's !

My name is Erika. said...

Nice. Adding the key and gears really gives it that mechanical/Steampunk feel. Glad you posted in at TIOT.:) Erika

Rosie said...

A really wonderful piece.

Thank you so much for joining us at TRY IT ON TUESDAY

Margik said...

A fabulous canvas, Julene! Love your turquoise background, the texture and all the details.
Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday. Mar x

Joan said...

Wonderful canvas, I love those rusty cogs!

thanks for joining in at Try It On Tuesday

Joan