Well I didn’t know it could be tilted! Thanks so much for that info! (How did you know - previous experience or maybe it was in your instruction booklet? ❤️
@@DeMarieMWaltersactually I believe any acrylic medium will do - just thin it to your desired consistency. I do use Elmer’s glue often if I’m repainting the whole thing. If I’m leaving jewelry exposed, it’s liquitex varnish and then pouring medium. But make sure each layer of glue dries before you apply the next layer.
Hard to pick a favorite but maybe #7. It’s fascinating to watch you but it goes so fast, it’s hard to tell how you’re getting them all to stay. Could you explain your process in real time - like a voice over of what you did? Varnish and glue - which is first?
Good idea. I’ll explain shortly here: I paint the background panel or canvas first. Then I play with my arrangement until I like it. Then I use glue - E6000 for large and heavy jewelry pieces OR acrylic varnish (even thinned down) for thin chains/necklaces so they don’t get pushed where I don’t want them. Once everything is well tacked down and totally dry, I’ll use one or two layers of pouring medium over the whole thing. (You could use a few layers of varnish to but I accidentally bought a gallon of pouring medium instead of gesso so I’m using it up 😅). Be sure to let each layer of varnish or glue dry well. And don’t speed dry, I tried that once and the top surface of the glue dries first, not allowing any glue “pockets” to dry - wet glue stays white(!).
I use glue - E6000 for large and heavy jewelry pieces - OR acrylic varnish (even thinned down) for thin chains/necklaces so they don’t get pushed where I don’t want them. Once everything is well tacked down and totally dry, I’ll use one or two layers of pouring medium over the whole thing. (You could use a few layers of varnish too but I accidentally bought a gallon of pouring medium instead of gesso so I’m using it up 😅). Be sure to let each layer of varnish or glue dry well. And don’t speed dry, I tried that once and the top surface of the glue dries first, not allowing any glue “pockets” to dry - wet glue stays white(!).
Oh, hmm… I do appreciate your comment! You must have a great attention span. I always assume people will get bored watching “the stuff” that takes me hours and weeks and months to do so I try to keep my videos around 15 minutes long or less. I also record in timelapse mode most of the time. I’ll definitely keep your comment in mind.
I’ve been collecting broken and old jewelry from second hand stores for 15+ years. Occasionally my friends will give me some of their old, overused jewelry. I began by using my own stuff… single earrings, tarnished chains, etc.
Um, no. I’m not a good salesperson. I did sell a full-sized print a few months ago, that went well. So if someone was really interested in prints, I’d get my local printer of quality to make a print and I’d ship it off myself.
I gasped when you said you were going to paint it white! So glad you didn't. Love you work and your process. It's so hard to get rid of "junk" when it has the potential to be used in an art/craft project. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.
So happy I found you. As a 72 year old perpetual student, I too allow other voices in my work and am often driven by them, I am very insecure in my work. This should be fun right? You are fun! You allow yourself to change your mind.
No, not directly but I’m guessing it would work just fine. They are beautiful. I have made 3 artworks with printed circuit boards, using E6000 or moulding paste to attach them (I usually coat with gesso or primer because gesso sticks to everything and everything sticks to it)
I first used some really thin varnish to “tack” everything in place. Once it’s all set, I’ll either use a few more layers of varnish, and/or a thin layer of pouring medium.
Thanks for your comment … there is a thick plastic liquid called “Pouring Medium” that they sell in art stores which most people use for making artwork via “pours”. It’s fascinating art, you can look it up. Well that’s the stuff they use (and add colour to) and I bought a gallon of it once by accident thinking it was gesso! Not wanting to go back to the store I decided to find a use for it. 😂
Hi Sara, Yes, I’m working on a piece now, well, right now I’m sorting through my stash to see what pieces I’ll be able to use. I’ve been a little slow at getting into my studio this year, because first of all I was not well for 2 weeks, and then I was making two of my RU-vid videos (which is very time consuming), and I was editing a book for someone. Re sales: Everything is for sale if I still have it.
Thanks for your comment ❤ … if I remember correctly, I used thinned Liquitex pouring medium for the final varnish. Sometimes I use a regular Liquitex acrylic varnish (satin, or glossy, whatever I have more of when I’m finished a piece of work). I was hoping I mentioned it in the video? Anyway, I usually put on several layers of varnish, and if I don’t like the sheen, I’ll change it.
Thanks for your comment! Great question and lately as I looked at them (in my living room) I thought the same thing. I think laziness is the answer. … I was imagining a snowy background. (By the way, my iPhone makes colours more intense than they really are.)
Thanks for your comment! I’ve always loved the textures of circuit boards (my husband’s a geek) and thought maybe I could work with them. I’ve been using any and all kinds of discarded objects on my paintings for about 15 years now and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to get interesting textures on my artwork.
Thanks! I’ve never used E7000, but if I was wanting to attach jewelry to a fabric like velvet, I might first stiffen the velvet with iron-on interfacing or even something stiffer … and then sew the jewelry onto the fabric. Glue can make an ugly mess on fabric, that’s why I often paint over my jewelry. Hope that helps.
Thank you for liking my art! I use different kinds of glue depending on the weight and size of the jewelry. If it’s big and heavy, I use E6000, if it’s tiny jewelry, I use Liquitex varnish. But I’ve also used pouring medium, thinned out white glue, and moulding paste, whichever seems to suit the project I’m working on. Experimentation is the name of the game for me. ❤️
Hmmm … if I remember correctly, I used thinned Liquitex pouring medium for the final varnish, or (haha) sometimes I use a regular Liquitex acrylic varnish (satin, or glossy, whatever I have more of when I’m finished a piece of work). I was hoping I mentioned it in the video? Anyway, I usually put on several layers of varnish, and if I don’t like the sheen, I’ll change it. (Nothing’s ever really finished until it’s out of my house, lol!)
Thank you , this was amazing to watch ! Every different stage was beautiful ! I am shocked that you don’t sell your work , I don’t think you would have to try too hard either 😊The beaded dress was indeed very yummy. It would have been interesting to see the different “faces” of the artwork as a gradual transition across the canvas as the transformation developed.you can always add another canvas if you’ve got some dress left, and keep the story going ! 😂.
Absolutely beautiful. Lol I always used to play with the jewelry and make designs with the pieces but I never thought about doing this one. How beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent...❤
