Luminarte SILKS Acrylic Glaze Sparks Up A Mini Canvas

Hello everyone…Martha Richardson here. I have a quick project to share with you today. I  found a 6x6" mini canvas that I created for a class sample. It wasn't completed but I really loved the colors and design. When I received the SILKS in the Dec. Kit an idea started coming together. It started with the question…how will Silks look on top of other acrylic paints…will it add some pizzazz to the canvas?

The answer is YES to the questions and I now have an art piece that I LOVE!!!

Here is the class sample partially finished…loving the colors!

Silks Acrylic Glaze in African Jade applied in upper left hand corner.

Getting ready to apply Fern and Carmine.

Close-up of Canvas…pretty glimmer!!

Finished 6x6" Mini Canvas

What a difference the SILKS Acrylic Glaze made when added to an already completed canvas…from dull to GLIMMER and SHINE!

I'd like to take this time to thank TIna Walker for believing in me without really even knowing. This will be my last post with Frog Dog Studio. It was a hard decision to make because this Frog Dog Studio, Tina and the design team members seriously ROCK!!!!! I'm freeing up time as my husband and I are putting our house on the market and moving further south.

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Coastal Christmas Shadow Box and Splash of Color

Hello …Martha Richardson here to share some FYI on 2 of the fabulous products found in the Dec. Mixed Media Kit from Frog Dog Studio.

What are Luminarte SILKS Acrylic Glaze?

Iridescent

Semi transparent acrylic glaze paint

Vibrant colors

Use on many surfaces ~ wood, paper, canvas

EASY CLEAN UP with soap and water

66 Color choices and can be purchased by:

Individual wide mouthed 1oz. jars or

in sets.

            

Here’s a great description found on the website:
What makes Silks so special? 
It's the secret mix of mica and other proprietary mineral particles that refract light, like a crystal.

How do Silks work? 
Silks are easy to use paints that create a semi-gloss glaze - not too shiny, not too flat, but just right.
Simply brush Silks onto your project, using a wide brush for broad strokes or a fine brush for details. Or use a brayer if you want even wider swaths of color.
Allow Silks to dry between colors to keep the glaze layers distinct and create depth, or blend the colors while still wet if you prefer that effect.

What surfaces are suitable for Silks?

It's a long list. Silks are formulated for paper, wood, pre-washed fabrics, paper mache, acrylic and other plastics, canvas, gourds, silk and silk ribbon, terra cotta, paper-clay, air-dry clay, air-dry polymer, leather, faux leather, and more.

How long does it take for Silks to dry?
Silks have an extended open time to make them easy to use. They dry faster on paper and other porous surfaces, more slowly on non-porous materials. Thinner applications dry faster than heavier layers. Climate conditions are a factor as well.
Silks are fully cured after 48 hours.

I found another great article that you can read here.

Here is the project I created from the Dec. kit using the Luminarte Silks Acrylic Glaze. I've always wanted to create a coastal themed Christmas Shadowbox since I live close to the ocean.

To add texture TH Distress Crackle Paint was applied.

Getting ready to apply Silks Acrylic Glaze in African Jade.

Applied 2 layers of African Jade.

 Applied African Jade over Block Print letters I created from Grunge Letters and Shapes. 

Before adding color I applied a thing layer Of Viva Colour Modeling Paste in Pearl.

Viva Colour Modeling Cream Pearl applied to metal.

Before and after on metal sea shells.

Completed shells.

What is Viva Colour Modeling Cream?

 Creates SHIMMERING pearl or metallic 3-D effect.

Easy to Apply freehand with palette knife,

sponge or use with stencils.

Use on various materials:

chipboard

wood

glass

styrofoam

ceramics

Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it especially during this Holiday season rush. I'll be back at the end of Dec. to share one more project.

I'd like to take a moment to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays…which ever you prefer ;)

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Frog Dog Studio and Splash of Color Team Up! (Day Three)

Welcome to the Frog Dog Studio and Splash of Color Design Team Cross Promotion!

This week the teams are showcasing projects from the Frog Dog Studio December Mixed Media kit, featuring Luminarte Acrylic Silks and Viva Colour Modeling Creme.  Both teams are excited to share their kit projects and show you how they were inspired. 

Each day (December 9-11th), on the Frog Dog Studio and Splash of Color Blogs, we will be sharing Design Team projects with tips, how-to's, and Kit and Product shares.  Be sure and visit both blogs for daily inspiration. 

We love Frog Dog Studio kits and Splash of Color product so much, we are sharing them with you!  

Visit the Frog Dog Studio blog and Splash of Color Blog each day and leave a comment for a chance to win the following:

1.  ONE winner will be selected to receive a Frog Dog Studio December Mixed Media.

2.  ONE winner will be selected to receive a $25.00 Luminarte and Viva Colour Prize Package! 

Leave a comment each day on each blog for more chances to win.  You must visit each blog and leave a comment on both blogs in order to qualify for a chance to win. 

Comments are due by midnight MST, Wednesday, December11th to qualify for the drawing.

Winners will be announced shortly after the end of the comment period, so be sure to check back to see if you've won.

Let's see what the Frog Dog Studio team created today!

Design Team member Lea Cioci shares our first project share.  Here's what she has to say!

I have two different projects that highlight the wonderful December Kit at Frog Dog Studio!!! I like that each kit gives you major media to use in your art, and ephemera as well as elements to make several complete works of art! The DT, I am proud to be on, helps those who are looking for ideas, techniques and eye candy!!!

Stamping with Silks!

Found a gold chipboard tag and wanted to design a simple, festive look as an alternative to a greeting card. Flat painting and smooshing plastic wrap to create texture. 

To stamp with Silks, use a sponge or a cut piece of Ranger's foam Sheet, and paint a good amount of Silks on it. The paint will go into the surface but because it doesn't totally soak in, it makes a perfect stamp pad! The Ranger Foam is exactly what they use for some of their stamp pads. There are felt sheets too. Use the foam and tap on the stamp from the kit, and then stamp on the tag. Stamp the image off the edges of the tag. Cool effect!!!

Add elements, wire and twine or raffia with beads to complete the look!

A created vignette' which highlights the Primary of Shopping and the Christmas Season! The smaller art is designed on the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Fabric. Silk Paints glaze areas, and after using the modeling paste; the Silks add light semi-transparent colors that make the letters POP! The tree is a flat, wood tree. The Modeling paste and Silks bring this little tree to life. Silks were used on one of the accents pieces and on some of the circles of the background cardstock. The mesh and one of the collage images complete the look!

The Tim Holtz stencil is adhered to the fabric using painter's tape.

After applying paste to the stencil and removing excess, this is how it looks on the fabric before adding color with Silk Paints.

This is perfect for a journal cover or photo album cover! 

Our next project share is by Design Team member Melissa Johnson.  She created an amazing Holiday Project you will simply love!

I can't tell you how much I am enjoying using the products from Splash of Color. Right now my favorites are definitely the Luminarte Silks, the Viva Colour Modeling Creme, and the Viva Colour Glitter Paste. With that in mind, I wanted to create a little bit of holiday decor using those products.

To begin, I created a background by collaging some old book paper and using the Silks and the Modeling Creme, which reminded me of snow. I also used the modeling creme with some stencils to add some texture. I used a Gelli print from my stash and some washi tape to create the tree. Using the tip of a stick, I created little "ornaments" using different colors of the Silks. I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut the little bird from our Frog Dog Studio kit. When that was done I sealed it all with matte medium and dried it with my heat gun. When it was all dry, I coated the entire piece with the Glitter Paste. I love how sparkly and winter-y this piece turned out!

 

 

 

Be sure and hop on over to the Splash of Color Blog to see what their Design Team is sharing today!

Remember to leave a comment on both the Frog Dog Studio blog and the Splash of Color blog each day for a chance to win!  We will be picking a winner tomorrow!  Be sure and stop by to see if you are a lucky winner!

We hope you enjoyed out Team Up with Splash of Color!  Have a crafty week!

 

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