"You & Me" Mixed Media Word Art
Posted by DecoArt on Oct 15th 2015
Admire unique textures and techniques with word art using Media Specialty products.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- 2" chip brush
- cardboard
- cosmetic sponge
- corrugated cardboard
- drywall tape
- palette knife
- embellishments of choice
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Using a 2" chip brush, apply a layer of Gesso to the front of the words.
- Apply Crackle Paste to the entire "&" symbol.
- Randomly throughout the lettering, add Modeling Paste on top of drywall tape and carefully lift the tape to reveal the design while the paste is still wet.
- Randomly add Modeling Paste with a spatula or palette knife. Use patterned cardboard to press a design into the wet modeling paste.
- To the lower section of the letters, add Texture Sand Paste with a palette knife.
- Allow everything to dry completely.
- Paint the letters in Yellow Green Light, Quinacridone Magenta, and a mix of Quinacridone Magenta and Tinting Base. Use a cosmetic sponge to lightly dab the drywall circles.
- Randomly add dots throughout the surface using Liquid Glass.
- Apply Liquid Glass to a medium-sized area. While still wed, embed small beads of choice.
- Use a sponge lightly dipped in tinting base to add white accents around and in each letter.