Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Altered Art- Beeswax on canvas




I have made this altered canvas which is 20cmx15cm by trying out beeswax using melt pot.To be honest, I didn't expect the final to look like this.For some reason,I didn't expect the candle to dry out as opaque.I thought they would be clear, crystal clear.But anyway, I have used again some lovely images (C1-174) from Crafty Individuals , including the clock, butterfly and girl face The frame rose and roses are from Tanda Stamps. I started by aplying some Distress ink in tea dye colour, and on top of this, I have applied some Distress ink in red brick colour. Then I have stamped some images on the canvas. I have also stamped some images on a nice background patterned paper from crafty individuals which you can find HERE. I found this paper to bring a very natural touch to this project as I wanted to bring some colours within the faces. Then after I have arranged my images and when I was happy with the layout, I took everything off as I knew what will come on first and what will come last, I started to apply the melted beeswax which act as a glue. I noticed that the more beeswax you apply , the more opaque it will appear. I used a foam brush to achieve some lined texture as well. And voila! I quite like this little piece of Art and it was really easy.I hope that this has inspired you to do an altered canvas.

6 comments:

  1. This is extraordinary, Tassy!
    Oh my, I must send Amias right over to check it out.

    You are soooo truly and beautifully talented!

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  2. Oh my goodness, these are so very beautiful! Just beautiful!

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  3. WOWEEEE!!!! This is gorgeous.

    Hun I didn't get your conformation e mail yet RE-your donation for the stamp. I do keep checking.
    Sheila-x-

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  4. Sheila, Thanks!I have just forwarded you the email again. I have used the email add you have on your side bar.Just make sure it didnt go into spam?
    X

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  5. This is beautiful..... Im soooo jealous as I have lost my crafting mojo!!!!

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