Hi everyone and welcome! Last week I shared this Thanksgiving Treat Basket, created with Eileen Hull's Basket Die on my blog and on Facebook. Lots of people asked for a tutorial on how to achieve the look of rusted metal on the sides, so I'm back to share it with you all today.
Start by applying Ranger Texture Paste (or Grit Paste) through the 'Flames' Tim Holtz Layering Stencil onto the sides of the basket and set aside to dry.
Cover the dry surfaces completely with 'Ancient' Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint - one coat should cover them.
Dab dilute 'Evergreen' Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint unevenly over the surface and dry.
Dab dilute 'Lime' Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint unevenly over the surface and dry.
Dab dilute 'Turquoise' Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint unevenly over the surface and dry. You'll now have a faux verdigris look.
Re-position the stencil over the Texture Paste areas and apply embossing ink over them.
Cover the surface in Emerald Creek Crafts 'Charred Gold' Embossing Powder, tap off the excess and heat set with a heat too. You'll see the different colours included in the powder emerge and the paste bubble slightly which adds extra texture.
When cool and set, spray the surface with water before applying a few drops of Butterscotch Alcohol Ink. Carefully heat from a distance to evaporate most of the water leaving it still a little moist.
Add a few more small drops of the same Alcohol Ink randomly to darken some areas.
As you heat set this time some of the embossing powder will re-melt, allowing the Charred Gold colour to reappear on the surface.
Repeat this process for all visible sides of the basket. Use the same method, minus the initial application of Texture Paste, for the rest of the Basket pieces (including the reverse of all sides of the basket) before assembling it. At that point it's ready for trimming, filling and giving as a treat!
I hope you find this tutorial helpful and give the technique a go to make your own treat baskets.
Take care of yourselves and get creative! Jenny xx
I can see how you achieve such brilliant results Jenny…you really do have the patience of a saint!! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris. I'm not that patient really! xx
DeleteUn-freakingly believable!!! The basket is gorgeous but how you achieved that look is wonderful. I don't know how you come up with your fabulous techniques but maybe if I could live in your head for a while, I would discover the answer - I promise not to tap dance while I am there (insert wink for inside joke).
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Cec
Thank you so much Cec. I'm not sure it's always the most sane place inside my head but you're welcome to dive in! xx
DeleteSimply stunning! Such a cool technique Jenny!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Eileen. I'm so glad you enjoyed seeing it xx
DeleteLove this! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cindy. I'm so glad you like it xx
DeleteAbsolutely brilliant Jenny! You know I'm going to "borrow" this idea! Amazing way to create this rusty effect. Woohoo ... more ways for me to grunge!! Thanks a bunch for the tutorial. Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mary Elizabeth. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteThank you so much Jenny for this tutorial I am really keen to try this fabulous technique, thanks again
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Thank you so much Maggie. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteWow Jenny that is really amazing! Thanks for the tutorial and I'll certainly be giving it a go. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jennie. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
Deleteohhhhh, I love that look! Great technique Jenny.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lisa. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteOh wow Jenny, what a fabulous technique, I definitely need to try this one out!! Thanks so much for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anne. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteWonderful technique, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Fergus. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteFabulous technique Jenny and such a glorious result! Will definitely have to give this a try! Thank you for sharing the process. hugs xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Margaret. I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx
DeleteAwesome lovvve it thank you Jenny xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Julie. I'm so glad you like it xx
DeleteWow!!!!!!! It truly looks like an old metal basket!!! Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Wanda. I'm so glad you like it xx
DeleteI can't believe I am only just visiting this post Jenny! I am so sincerely sorry ! ( naughty step awaits) . I do hope you know just how much I adore this. Thanks for sharing your creativity with me . I feel so incredibly lucky x
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