Faux Fresco
by Lydia Fiedler
In this tutorial, featuring a technique from Dirty Dozen alumna Mel McCarthy, you will learn to create a beautiful faux fresco finish with paint and two kinds of embossing.
Supplies
- Embossing folder (Stampin' Up!® Fluttering used here)
- Watercolor paper or mixed media paper
- Coloring medium, waterproof (Derwent Inktense pencils used here)
- White or ecru acrylic paint
- Embossing ink
- Clear embossing powder
- Fine grit sanding block
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Emboss a piece of watercolor paper or mixed media paper with an embossing folder.
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Step 2
Color the embossed paper with a waterproof coloring medium - don't try to be precise - just apply color randomly to the paper. Color in the unembossed area is fine - it will be covered up by the paint.
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Step 3
Apply white acrylic paint to the colored and embossed paper with a credit card or a piece of cardboard. Be generous with the paint - you want a lot in the unembossed areas, and just use edge of credit card to smooth. Allow to air dry - the heat gun can bubble acrylic paint.
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Step 4
Using a fine grit sanding block, lightly sand the raised portion of the paper to reveal the color beneath the paint.
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Step 5
Be sure and remove all the paint dust with a soft brush or cloth.
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Step 6
Apply clear embossing ink to all the raised areas of the fresco panel.
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Step 7
Cover embossing ink with clear embossing powder.
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Step 8
Heat emboss the panel, being careful not to overheat the paint, which will cause it to bubble.
TIP:
For best results, move the heat tool around and don't put the tool too close to the paper. -
Step 9
The finished panel will be shiny and have the look of plaster.
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Step 10
Use the faux fresco panel on a finished card.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Fresco. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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Thanks so much.
Kathy
Thanks Lydia
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