Here is the first of the weekend tutorials, if you would like a pdf version you can find it in the tutorials section of this blog located on the tabs at the top of this page.
This is a simple technique that can be used as a background or it can be used in altered art to give an aged and weathered wall effect.
The next tutorial which will be posted later will show how to turn this into a Faux Salt Glaze background.
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Materials used
Any Substrate of your choice.
Americana Acrylic Paint
Isoclene or Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Mini Mister
1. Choose your acrylic base colours.The colours used here are Americana Copper, Burnt Orange and Deep Burgundy.
2. Load colours randomly onto a flat brush and cover the substrate without over blending them.Try to avoid colours that muddy.
3. Fill a Mini Mister with Isoclene or Surgical Spirit.
4. Now choose your top coat colours, I have used Americana True Blue and Light Buttermilk.
Repeat step 2.
5. Whilst paint is still wet spray the surface with the Isoclene solution and allow to dry for approximately 5 minutes.
6. Take a sponge and gently start wiping the surface revealing some of the colour beneath. Keep doing this until you get your desired effect.
7. Please Note: Decoart Americana Acrylics have been used for this tutorial, if you are using a different manufacturer then drying times and reaction to the alcohol may differ.
This is a simple technique that can be used as a background or it can be used in altered art to give an aged and weathered wall effect.
The next tutorial which will be posted later will show how to turn this into a Faux Salt Glaze background.
Click on pictures to enlarge
Materials used
Any Substrate of your choice.
Americana Acrylic Paint
Isoclene or Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Mini Mister
1. Choose your acrylic base colours.The colours used here are Americana Copper, Burnt Orange and Deep Burgundy.
2. Load colours randomly onto a flat brush and cover the substrate without over blending them.Try to avoid colours that muddy.
3. Fill a Mini Mister with Isoclene or Surgical Spirit.
4. Now choose your top coat colours, I have used Americana True Blue and Light Buttermilk.
Repeat step 2.
5. Whilst paint is still wet spray the surface with the Isoclene solution and allow to dry for approximately 5 minutes.
6. Take a sponge and gently start wiping the surface revealing some of the colour beneath. Keep doing this until you get your desired effect.
7. Please Note: Decoart Americana Acrylics have been used for this tutorial, if you are using a different manufacturer then drying times and reaction to the alcohol may differ.
Fab effect Andy !! Thanks for the info !
ReplyDeleteAndy, Blending Solition is not safe for spraying. It has a resin in it which is harmful when inhaled. Pure Alcohol or Rubbing Alcohol (both available from the Pharmacy) is safe.
ReplyDeleteJust thought you should know
Inkingly,
Judi
Ranger Certified Educator
Thanks Judi
ReplyDeleteHello Andy,
ReplyDeletei would say the same as Judi that blending alcohol is not safe...
I must admit the effect you created is really nice ! I really like these weathered backgrounds.
But I will try the rubbing alcohol and hopefully this has the same effect.
greetings from belgium
Inge
I have changed the instructions touse Isoclene or surgical spirit. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteI am confused about whether you let the bottom coat dry before applying the top coat...
ReplyDeleteLet the base coat dry first.
ReplyDeleteYou have some great ideas Andy.
ReplyDeleteGreat. I have searching for a tutorial for this for literally YEARS. thank You Andy !!!!!
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