This is for Polly's terrific mixed media challenge where we are to use metal or a faux metal technique.
I covered an A4 sheet of cardstock with crumpled metal roofing tape (scrunch up the tape before removing the protective adhesive strip).
Once the sheet was completely covered, using an eye dropper, I put 3 drops of blue ink on the foil, tilted the sheet and let the ink dribble. I then spread it around a bit with an old brush, then hit it with the heatgun.
I repeated this process with turquoise ink, again heat setting it. Once dry the ink is permanent. I cut off a small rectangle to make the card.
To make it mixed media I added some yellow Copic marker at the top of the cutout. This is where it got interesting, whilst I couldn't remove any of the ink with a baby wipe or water, the ink disappeared where ever it was touched by the Copic marker.
This is good to know, as it will be an easy way to correct any of the ink blobs, etc. The downside is potential damage to the Copic.
The ballet troupe was made as a bit of fun ages ago. In MS Word, using the copy/paste function numerous times, some are resized and slightly rotated. Coloured with Prismacolour pencils then fussy cut (easily done as it's just copy paper).
The left over background will go into my stash, I can see an underwater scene and a mermaid! The extra ballet dancers are not stuck on this piece, it is just to show how far 3 drops of two different India Inks can cover.
This is for a friends granddaughter who is studying Art and Ballet, I think she will get a kick out of this. Thanks so much for looking and I hope you have a happy, inky weekend.
Date: Friday, February 22, 2019 GMT Views: 1218
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 3:37 PM
WOW! You colored all that? Love the metallic background which perfectly matches your dancers. This is so original. Love the framing and the various poses on the card. Beautiful work showing motion!
Registered: January 11, 2017 Location: Wisconsin summer and Arizona winter Posts: 19752
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 3:43 PM
I agree, WOW! Beautiful background and so many ballet dancers all colored and fussy cut! Amazing Susie! Your friend's granddaughter will be amazed! So thoughtful!
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Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7372
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 4:13 PM
WOW Susie - you have done it again. Love how you have captured a scene in slow motion. Just incredible. That background - another big WOW - definitely the perfect setting for a mermaid to two. The finished card is beautiful and simply framed to let that special background shine.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 4:20 PM
The way you sized and rotated those dancers to simulate motion is fantastic. So ultra creative. The bg is a work of art and you colored the dancers beautifully. Perfect title for thuus amazing card.
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 @ 8:06 PM
Gasp, wow, Miss Susie... this is an amazing work of art. Love the blue foil background you created and your colouring on the ballerina's is perfect. Your friends granddaughter is absolutely going treasure this beautiful card.
Hugs.. Pat
Registered: November 20, 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 13285
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 1:09 AM
Fabulous inky metallic background and I love the card - makes me think of a single dancer and a kind of stop motion animation. I’m sure your friend’s granddaughter will love it!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132001
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 3:14 AM
To save your brush tip, if Copic removed the ink, then so should any other alcohol - just dip a cotton swap in some rubbing alcohol and try. What a stunning background, so much texture. It's a fantastic backdrop for your dancers.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50660
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 5:36 AM
LOVE!!!!! That bg is outstanding! Thanks for giving away your secrets...the yellow copic was a happy surprise..what a cool highlight to the blues. And those dancers....a-maz-ing!! She's going to be knocked over when she opens this card.
Registered: July 22, 2007 Location: Carshalton, Surrey. UK Posts: 62973
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 5:37 AM
Metal roofing tape, ink, Copics and ballet dancers - non crafters would think you were a bit loopy! What a beautifully artistic result and I am sure the recipient will love it.
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