Clay Play #2

I'm excited to share this week's Mixed Media Supplies design team project featuring some Mica from Mixed Media Supplies.  And I've been enjoying getting a little more clay play time in these past couple of weeks.  This heart has a little extra play and was fun to create.

You'll need:
Sculpey Clay III
craft knife
background stamp
bead reamer
heart template
stencil
markers (Tombow)
eBrush
Ranger Distress Ink
mica (Mixed Media Supplies)
wire
ribbon, fiber
Wire cutters, needle nose pliers
Condition the clay.  I used a pasta machine once the clay had been warmed in my hands.  Using the template, cut the heart shape using the craft knife.  Stamp using the background stamp.  If you're going to hang the heart, be sure to add a couple of holes for hanging.

Bake as per manufacturer's instructions.  If the clay is thin, it will still be a little flexible.  Let cool completely before next steps.
Since I know that this heart will not be exposed to direct sun or outside elements, I chose some different ways to add color and a little more texture.

I chose to color using some Tombow markers and sprayed using the eBrush from Craftwell.  The two colors blended nicely.  As you can see, I also used a stencil for the "dots" and some Old Paper distress ink.

After the inks have dried, I took a small brush and applied a bit of Pearl mica from Mixed Media Supplies to add a bit of sparkle.

I also made a few smaller hearts to be used as embellishments.  They are also stamped and baked.  Colored with a Tombow marker and a little mica added to the surface. 
Add a wire hanger, hang the smaller heart with a large ring and add a bit of fiber to the wire for a little more finished look.  If desired you could make your wire a little longer and add some curls and more fibers as desired.

Hope you'll enjoy some crafting time today or in the very near future.  Keep nurturing your creative soul.

Mixed Media Fun Part one - Debi Tullier

I am so excited, to begin my journey with Mix Media Supplies. I decided to do a two-part piece.  I began with some evolon plastic paper (I had it on hand.)  Please check out the "store" for all your crafting needs.  I  started building a base for my project. I used a homemade gelatin plate for mono printing. The plate I used is actually over 4 years old. I do have a purchased one but like this one as I can cut it and reform it in the microwave. 

Once I spread the paint I used a texture tool to produce the lines that would form the base for my first print pull.

Once my first layer is finished I again spread a new layer out. I use one of the wonderful stamps from Mixed Media Supplies. I love the Chain Link Fence rubber stamp. I used it to produce texture a over the first paint layer. I also used the Crackle Background stamp. 

Next I pulled my print again. I love the fun of it all.

I next added more texture with another great stamp. I used the Dark Distress background stamp.

  Next, I used a stencil to airbrush some butterflies on the surface. I used the great Metallic Mica powders mixed with Dimensional Magic by Mod Podge to embellish the surface as well. 

The second part of this project will be the completion of it and sewing it into my project!

Thank you for joining me!

Best

Debi