Collection Box

Collection Box

Posted by DecoArt on Nov 29th 2016

I love configuration boxes and this MDF was an idea project, I wanted to create a soft barely there colour scheme with a vintage distress effect. 

Items Needed:

Instructions:

Apply 2 coats of DecoArt Media White Gesso.

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Apply Media Crackle paste to the sides and the front edges with a palette knife, random thickness to get a variety of crackle sizes.

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Also apply to the decorative embellishment for the top of the box.

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Adhere the paperclay embellishments with a strong glue and paint with White Gesso.

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Create a wash of approximately 80/20 water and Cobalt Teal and Raw Umber.

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Apply the wash to the edges brushing outwards allowing to spread out and pool in areas.

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Follow the same process on the embellishments, repeating and adding some areas with a neater solution.

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Apply the same to the decorations, but apply more colour and wipe back areas with a baby wipe.

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