Happy Friday. Today I’m going to show you how I created all the layers of colors of this piece. I used the following stencils and mediums.
- TCW9053 6×6 Mixed Media Board
- TCW9004 Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste
- TCW515 Pinecones
- TCW9052 Super Thick Gel Medium
The Crafters Workshop provided me with stencils and mediums to create this project. The opinions I share are solely my own because I do love to use them.
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My favorite medium is TCW’s Light & Fluffy Modeling paste. Just like its name it’s light and fluffy, bright white and it’s super absorbent. I decided to see how many layers of colors I could get the modeling paste to absorb.
First I took a mixed media board and added the Pinecones stencil to it with Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste. Next, I used some watered down paint and added it to the board. The modeling paste soaked up the color.
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I changed my mind and decided to use the bright colors of distress oxide inks. I added the inks to the board and sprayed it will water. The modeling paste picked up the colors of the inks.
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I added more of the stencil to the board, waited for it to dry, added more inks and sprayed it will water.
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When all the layers and inks were added I sprayed it with water and let it dry. Look at all the layers of colors. I just love the way Light & Fluffy modeling paste sucks up the colors.
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Since distress inks are water-reactive, I decided to add Super Thick Gel Medium on top to seal it. I added it with a palette knife instead of a brush because using a brush will move the color around.
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When it dried you can still see all the layers and colors through the Super Thick Gel Medium.
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Here is the finished piece. It looks like resin.
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If you create layers and layers of colors, share it with us on our Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest using hashtag #tcwstencillove.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Karenliz Henderson
The Crafters Workshop Design Team
Fun! It’s so pretty!
Thank you Nicole.