tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38214398546052815172024-02-18T23:00:33.946-08:00Darlene Olivia McElroy aka Queen of Glue, narrative mixed media artist.Queen of GlueDarlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-18157738294699977672024-01-12T07:23:00.000-08:002024-01-12T07:23:17.275-08:00<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyMRz48P9AkyW9NU4OvzV3BJvpm4kJIN9CiQULJaWu9sY9aZOO1o91yK_Dl5tbUzECgYq8q8ol8ZT2Id5zYKZxGrmbMXj2WC0JTUqC_P2rAIg8IMkaTpeIbqKIO-FkKG5Qrq2Yk-aXgzosjYkE1lYhyphenhyphenutnmwExuVDhTQACJvLrAjgRHoAqQfIuKkx6Oke/s2166/DelicateBalanceBetweenLife_Love.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2166" data-original-width="2166" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyMRz48P9AkyW9NU4OvzV3BJvpm4kJIN9CiQULJaWu9sY9aZOO1o91yK_Dl5tbUzECgYq8q8ol8ZT2Id5zYKZxGrmbMXj2WC0JTUqC_P2rAIg8IMkaTpeIbqKIO-FkKG5Qrq2Yk-aXgzosjYkE1lYhyphenhyphenutnmwExuVDhTQACJvLrAjgRHoAqQfIuKkx6Oke/s320/DelicateBalanceBetweenLife_Love.jpg" width="320" /></a> Sometime simple is the best way to tell a story and, let's face it, all art tells a story. I just finished a big painting and had just enough time to do a small piece before I took off on vacation.</p><p>SUPPLIES</p><p>Creative Paperclay®<br />Waterslide Decal<br />Rust Metal Object<br />Wings<br />Fake Flower<br />Hand cut paper</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26upFHxYlicRCbprI-6zhrWFrqPq8hypDuEWJHiAJdPMp0tOOXofRHNdI_GPm3E6NqZNzPoxzOGVOlC2vA6_ubP3G8aELuBWD8ak9SFKxJkvaNM9O-M8To0AZ1ddXQR7sbaGH59NuPZj5FlyUFq5Ih0q2TQdL80I6cEoECNT-QC5F0bPIRUwOB840FU6A/s1876/fullsizeoutput_1f36.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1876" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26upFHxYlicRCbprI-6zhrWFrqPq8hypDuEWJHiAJdPMp0tOOXofRHNdI_GPm3E6NqZNzPoxzOGVOlC2vA6_ubP3G8aELuBWD8ak9SFKxJkvaNM9O-M8To0AZ1ddXQR7sbaGH59NuPZj5FlyUFq5Ih0q2TQdL80I6cEoECNT-QC5F0bPIRUwOB840FU6A/s320/fullsizeoutput_1f36.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p>I started by collaging old book pages with aged edges on my panel. Then I cast a man with Creative Paperclay®, letting it dry on the panel. Next, I gather collage elements and added the waterslide decal wings to the piece.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR016R_8QuXm47L4n2paW_GVuQuHBZK-hqpYPqVSRNDGh3QAXqsiC_nvUTJNWZtGbHBp3vSXUzTD-winWHaXiOGY1IHSzRtLmxWlR2wZaxuTJyc_whldo5nqbtJ9-v8O3Gw2-bzoJ7qcx2I_r3fqcLiv3-iK6XB2nh5b8NOqpH6H5uJM3c-aPIMP7Mis8h/s2104/fullsizeoutput_1f35.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2104" data-original-width="2078" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR016R_8QuXm47L4n2paW_GVuQuHBZK-hqpYPqVSRNDGh3QAXqsiC_nvUTJNWZtGbHBp3vSXUzTD-winWHaXiOGY1IHSzRtLmxWlR2wZaxuTJyc_whldo5nqbtJ9-v8O3Gw2-bzoJ7qcx2I_r3fqcLiv3-iK6XB2nh5b8NOqpH6H5uJM3c-aPIMP7Mis8h/s320/fullsizeoutput_1f35.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div>I wanted this piece to be about balance so the rusty metal ring was added.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaA_PPGkUf62fNFMDvZkVRgqabsfDFmjJcZ1rUpl35qUOkiEUw_TWFruxAMN1fmTwYFJkvlCv9uTDZR0RSQWkXMqjV0gyE4QiThW5EFGW4pB7fEphwUvvVCXTf8zXOU2mvzGGKUXhQbXLd_8hJFijVhnuJOb-fSh7x2Td969YrkgnKAep6OT2N1v5F3F5T/s1400/IMG_2279.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1392" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaA_PPGkUf62fNFMDvZkVRgqabsfDFmjJcZ1rUpl35qUOkiEUw_TWFruxAMN1fmTwYFJkvlCv9uTDZR0RSQWkXMqjV0gyE4QiThW5EFGW4pB7fEphwUvvVCXTf8zXOU2mvzGGKUXhQbXLd_8hJFijVhnuJOb-fSh7x2Td969YrkgnKAep6OT2N1v5F3F5T/s320/IMG_2279.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>After adding more collage details, I finished off the sides with a diamond pattern. This way it doesn't need to be framed. I love doing these small simple pieces as it keeps me flexible and I never where it will lead me on my large pieces of art.<p></p><p>Dream in Color!</p><p>Darlene Olivia McElroy</p><p>darleneoliviamcelroy.com</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoD31n8bejoKJfgxRSnctkNrsLfwtmKcT9S0E6b3Ss0HNInZcu3auQb4JHblmWx4omhTh_9hlN3hBFMtkyY-ZFTMLh7y9aXMUk6oy3dfKmHpfBaZ9nC5mm-wSNNaXQk5Zn7C4OrWDNog0KMLeZvc7lNNroJn_qj5W7-4URg8cyqdFqwEAFsbdllFUg2H2/s1400/IMG_2279.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></a></p><br /><p><br /></p>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-57495355252768896852023-11-24T23:30:00.000-08:002023-11-24T23:30:00.127-08:00Dimensional Collage with Creative Paperclay®<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtO3k8HrhEouf6cFU4B4uCwq9JAhEby65zCM8HPO8FAaihiiLYlOwBiKEsGcEHEIeE61Ns1kQUNsLYl9Mys7Nz5mclgNzkf8teG8QFcU3TrIU-B7SRRmT6HUUWaUcnXjHSx8NDcOJGyd26u6RCqOiiIEB72hLFH-aPDLSCIrve26K8t6RTvKDs7-UR0qC/s1580/ComeACourting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1580" data-original-width="424" height="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtO3k8HrhEouf6cFU4B4uCwq9JAhEby65zCM8HPO8FAaihiiLYlOwBiKEsGcEHEIeE61Ns1kQUNsLYl9Mys7Nz5mclgNzkf8teG8QFcU3TrIU-B7SRRmT6HUUWaUcnXjHSx8NDcOJGyd26u6RCqOiiIEB72hLFH-aPDLSCIrve26K8t6RTvKDs7-UR0qC/w161-h599/ComeACourting.jpg" width="161" /></a></div>I love adding a bit dimensional pop to my collage paintings and what better to it with than Creative Paperclay®. Because of the diversity of uses for the clay, I can can get different looks depending on whether I am using a slurry, stamp into the clay or shape it with a silicone mold. <p></p><p>With so many old paintings laying around, I have access to paintings that I can update with techniques I may not have known when I originally created them.</p><p>SUPPLIES</p><p>Creative Paperclay®<br />Acrylic paint including gold<br />Alphabet & floral stamps<br />Silicone mold<br />Substrate (old painting used here)</p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR54kDaZaD6rWFjNUnAUSPv1UW2vu9Y1d2ib2rt6DFLvU9tRkMYVK8ESlm-L1KpdFbccco9meTd1bqcq32ChhyphenhyphenRemmKXgnfxVBxz-WChiIec1xrgG13yR1rSlyfWAUMx4JmmodNUqhrdO67RZkxNl2XLm124KIjoSPex_KjglvMDNhTyibdkZ0Zm475cg/s640/IMG_2140.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="640" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR54kDaZaD6rWFjNUnAUSPv1UW2vu9Y1d2ib2rt6DFLvU9tRkMYVK8ESlm-L1KpdFbccco9meTd1bqcq32ChhyphenhyphenRemmKXgnfxVBxz-WChiIec1xrgG13yR1rSlyfWAUMx4JmmodNUqhrdO67RZkxNl2XLm124KIjoSPex_KjglvMDNhTyibdkZ0Zm475cg/s320/IMG_2140.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You can make a slurry from all the small dried up pieces of Creative Paperclay®. I prefer to grind it into very fine pieces then add some color and a touch of acrylic medium. It makes a texture with a fine grit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl3uZCysCDldeN5MHNjikq_ddWrpCH0r5FP1lbLiKQqbIJsJEsdfZGSqBwg00okV7H3fNpSGKPPFCRColkVPfFx7FQqo2oncHVb1KyM6bQG5hdECHPmve3Fn50gOLymUEVL_B_TN0VRpiteA8EyNFK3RVqOK8QUIbiLnuqA2dM7S7SzDh0C_NyOYVsBeo/s640/IMG_2141.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl3uZCysCDldeN5MHNjikq_ddWrpCH0r5FP1lbLiKQqbIJsJEsdfZGSqBwg00okV7H3fNpSGKPPFCRColkVPfFx7FQqo2oncHVb1KyM6bQG5hdECHPmve3Fn50gOLymUEVL_B_TN0VRpiteA8EyNFK3RVqOK8QUIbiLnuqA2dM7S7SzDh0C_NyOYVsBeo/w321-h320/IMG_2141.jpg" width="321" /></a></div>I added the slurry to an old painting of mine. One edge was taped so I could get a straight line when the tape was pulled off. Lines were added with the edge of my ruler.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPxGk430jamzRh8TnmgayC-qiz7a3lh4GGak8gv2FCrnYvv0LyQ8CAiSdC9d1-48ls5gzbddzcTymwC4ssznpvQFubaYJFMRJdI4mlkhAvAE-Rif6p2VikFnjH1bCqbLzT02o3SP0Hig21zMk-_WQQq6qrfEZNHKUsPs3T-T1HBLC3wjfNSCwgj-OOxC5/s640/IMG_2143.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="640" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPxGk430jamzRh8TnmgayC-qiz7a3lh4GGak8gv2FCrnYvv0LyQ8CAiSdC9d1-48ls5gzbddzcTymwC4ssznpvQFubaYJFMRJdI4mlkhAvAE-Rif6p2VikFnjH1bCqbLzT02o3SP0Hig21zMk-_WQQq6qrfEZNHKUsPs3T-T1HBLC3wjfNSCwgj-OOxC5/s320/IMG_2143.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The slurry color was changed to have more of a blue tint and stamped. When it dried, an umber wash was applied to the slurry. Because it was a wash the color stayed in the stamped areas more.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwR6puM_wOi3sgyfwFadN1-S-iu_svPqGTsM2PVHgk-v-BAFzehqGYz8HddIOuLaTRR6jiXndo86d5NLAe0-fNIQfSS9vBJmqOqAOJ7N9PGrJUvUwA-vN2o5g_I2eQTsoouXHuL3ADf8KSr4Kxc_b9oE-wbIC2_ZwBzIEnkZJgxbFeGkBwc1zKD5jOqEL/s640/IMG_2142.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwR6puM_wOi3sgyfwFadN1-S-iu_svPqGTsM2PVHgk-v-BAFzehqGYz8HddIOuLaTRR6jiXndo86d5NLAe0-fNIQfSS9vBJmqOqAOJ7N9PGrJUvUwA-vN2o5g_I2eQTsoouXHuL3ADf8KSr4Kxc_b9oE-wbIC2_ZwBzIEnkZJgxbFeGkBwc1zKD5jOqEL/s320/IMG_2142.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>The top bar of clay has been stamped into with alphabet stamps, allowed to dry then sealed with polymer medium.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO9HpMJsPHuIAQ6nA-1-UrItzymRrVpHkp6TLMWyknHTO2w3gHZdUOk-rckrByI6cRo9RxZ0nA9kNTc0hQ6oJdM_xY7G1BOcEVu1-0J3vePfdccoQ5jIfadQ0P8x9kbqBEzFf28itHJQsMN_M84dHjTpgaEEqu50gF0mnAzvU3oBfcCy6_m1cI-Y7Krr5/s480/IMG_2144.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO9HpMJsPHuIAQ6nA-1-UrItzymRrVpHkp6TLMWyknHTO2w3gHZdUOk-rckrByI6cRo9RxZ0nA9kNTc0hQ6oJdM_xY7G1BOcEVu1-0J3vePfdccoQ5jIfadQ0P8x9kbqBEzFf28itHJQsMN_M84dHjTpgaEEqu50gF0mnAzvU3oBfcCy6_m1cI-Y7Krr5/s320/IMG_2144.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When the medium has dried, paint with a burnt umber paint, let dry and then rub gold paint on it with your finger so it just picks up the high areas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWDEYLLN8YTg_4MlSr54sggxsQSeA2-t7sc5RbmsqU47Z19Mop1_xk7qofr977Cee6RCr_ZsHNniL_DF-4ZocQwBuFbf5OIFNPid5LIJnGOX7n_8qlVlQmLp8-Q7SEFKdFLgTvpEZsJAF3twYE6t4pA5N2S5ac7wf-JGtrTvgFMlSHaIP1aRNMUknK5tR/s480/IMG_2145.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWDEYLLN8YTg_4MlSr54sggxsQSeA2-t7sc5RbmsqU47Z19Mop1_xk7qofr977Cee6RCr_ZsHNniL_DF-4ZocQwBuFbf5OIFNPid5LIJnGOX7n_8qlVlQmLp8-Q7SEFKdFLgTvpEZsJAF3twYE6t4pA5N2S5ac7wf-JGtrTvgFMlSHaIP1aRNMUknK5tR/s320/IMG_2145.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Clay was applied to a silicone mold then allowed to dry thoroughly before removing it. The same technique above is used to color this and add the gold highlights.<p></p><p>And the painting continues.<br /></p><p>Dream in Color!</p><p><b>Darlene Olivia McElroy</b></p><p>darleneoliviamcelroy.com</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-57073293112438588472023-10-27T23:30:00.001-07:002023-10-27T23:30:00.150-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qeIhmsgHx4CJ0XlhowH_qLej0gnO_OMKH87UeMoZqkzWody1AV3P4Ztsd0gXSSF-7wqNnOTIHMDuspkoe4TCLGUtcOvNDEQfuYYSeQKBs6NU__GC2R9y3NzVGeOd5o63LGRwFKXvVIN4y1yZDdSBvvdwd7tDM5ZM6gtvMeApbhgu7r0q8yGSocX2-jRI/s3000/WhoLovesWho_sm.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="1982" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qeIhmsgHx4CJ0XlhowH_qLej0gnO_OMKH87UeMoZqkzWody1AV3P4Ztsd0gXSSF-7wqNnOTIHMDuspkoe4TCLGUtcOvNDEQfuYYSeQKBs6NU__GC2R9y3NzVGeOd5o63LGRwFKXvVIN4y1yZDdSBvvdwd7tDM5ZM6gtvMeApbhgu7r0q8yGSocX2-jRI/w319-h485/WhoLovesWho_sm.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p>I love to add dimensional details to my art with Creative Paperclay®. These little items are the sweet part of my paintings that add POP to the piece like the heart in this piece of art.</p><p></p><p>This lesson shows how to make a mold with Creative Paperclay® and then use the clay to make multiples. You get two tricks for the price of one.</p><p>SUPPLIES</p><p>Milagros or dimensional objects<br />Creative Paperclay®<br />PAM no-stick cooking spray or talcum powder<br />Polymer Medium<br />Black acrylic paint<br />Krylon's foil metallic spray (in silver)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmA__dbdC3wqwUsDB0Tb8lt0X_jNP54UxgCooAixvJBlrrOeUrV4pe-TfKOpitfozH2lWTGFyAmg-XNS5ryvvdmBmVZVfXmglvRqYtHbl5f9aU2genGWV45UejXV06g-Lmd4Mj4oYx95voGFtVFAlj7eyu5yoSi2QZ2JfoIkJ2_gVnlHoXLic-f-eB9ZxG/s433/casting.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="433" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmA__dbdC3wqwUsDB0Tb8lt0X_jNP54UxgCooAixvJBlrrOeUrV4pe-TfKOpitfozH2lWTGFyAmg-XNS5ryvvdmBmVZVfXmglvRqYtHbl5f9aU2genGWV45UejXV06g-Lmd4Mj4oYx95voGFtVFAlj7eyu5yoSi2QZ2JfoIkJ2_gVnlHoXLic-f-eB9ZxG/s320/casting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>After rolling out the clay, I impress a vintage milagro into the clay before letting it dry. When dry, I seal it with polymer medium to seal the surface.</p><div>To use this as a mold, I either spray PAM on it as a mold release or apply talcum powder to it. Then I apply my clay to the mold and pull it out immediately.</div><div><br /></div><div>The cast object is cleaned up with an exacto knife and edges are smoothed with water.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdrXhyphenhyphenRFAjMCLFyQ4BqG4MIZVM_WskVuDCIXOnYPVAkNlzsDGtLbxY10-2z50le3dHPvuzuFaxuxBgkaoZVw_u_vkLievaCqxAy7mvU-fL4ZcjZxE-UQEEMBxVTnkuH7zWFLcKiQQE6RAWKLD-HYAK3vpuO9ppgct5SG06cTTPdYUnBZvgYISWG9UqoQs/s2371/fullsizeoutput_1e65.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="2371" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdrXhyphenhyphenRFAjMCLFyQ4BqG4MIZVM_WskVuDCIXOnYPVAkNlzsDGtLbxY10-2z50le3dHPvuzuFaxuxBgkaoZVw_u_vkLievaCqxAy7mvU-fL4ZcjZxE-UQEEMBxVTnkuH7zWFLcKiQQE6RAWKLD-HYAK3vpuO9ppgct5SG06cTTPdYUnBZvgYISWG9UqoQs/s320/fullsizeoutput_1e65.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I am a happy accident kind of person so when this heart came out of the mold with a crack through the center, I was thrilled. This will go into a piece about a broken heart.</div><div><br /></div><div>I use sandpaper or Sand-Its to clean up the edges. Sometimes, I like a raw, aged look.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAWz7PW1ToA_TLMxZulEOEdxJZsY-L6bDDTYAxEgxHbNJN4pT8hCeOCbqcKrFpBbTG9ArRRJrnSIEmHranMuZAO29I-eP84Giq7-TnPPXW6a6aieQHwyPMuPa6kWGwzTma8-buDnUFegb3nDJ9AAtQXN0gfXZXJp0KFsOPc9HfRQe6wuM1fMfBFgiuYDA/s2720/fullsizeoutput_1e4a.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="2680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAWz7PW1ToA_TLMxZulEOEdxJZsY-L6bDDTYAxEgxHbNJN4pT8hCeOCbqcKrFpBbTG9ArRRJrnSIEmHranMuZAO29I-eP84Giq7-TnPPXW6a6aieQHwyPMuPa6kWGwzTma8-buDnUFegb3nDJ9AAtQXN0gfXZXJp0KFsOPc9HfRQe6wuM1fMfBFgiuYDA/s320/fullsizeoutput_1e4a.jpeg" width="315" /></a></div><p>Now it's time to paint. For my milagros, I spray Krylon's silver foil metallic spray paint. When that has dried, I apply a black acrylic paint that I wipe off while wet. This sticks in the crevices and gives it an aged look.</p><div><div>Of, course, Creative Paperclay® can be painted any color, gold leafed and more.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dream in Color!</div><div><br /></div><div>DarleneOliviaMcElroy.com</div><div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-80383779598514165372023-09-29T23:30:00.001-07:002023-09-29T23:30:00.158-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUHMtiR515-za_esrumEQoWuHnAZyS8dD3g8smlBj8_C-3AIEB0KMo2CKhHshywk_p_KePlzYFTVDvIsRoy5zU4sRLqVoZzZBw4GukdahbZ_wl3GJVvUNqqIdoSVYDo9cvIz_R7BSXNpp1MhuA5_uUT8K-i2a9qgeZveJAtpr0yKDtnfGBBN4cjv3bnnS/s1441/IMG_2056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1388" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUHMtiR515-za_esrumEQoWuHnAZyS8dD3g8smlBj8_C-3AIEB0KMo2CKhHshywk_p_KePlzYFTVDvIsRoy5zU4sRLqVoZzZBw4GukdahbZ_wl3GJVvUNqqIdoSVYDo9cvIz_R7BSXNpp1MhuA5_uUT8K-i2a9qgeZveJAtpr0yKDtnfGBBN4cjv3bnnS/w302-h314/IMG_2056.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love people and painting them. This is my first attempt at a dimensional character and it was enjoyable experimenting and adding the humor in creating this piece. <br /><br /><div>SUPPLIES<br />Creative Paperclay®</div><div>Delight®</div><div>Acrylic paint</div><div>Chartpak colorless blender</div><div>Laser print</div><div>Scissors</div><div>Brayer<br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlGHK0z-umRSZnzGtz9lzrwZzsdBGOtb7MaX6pb_jkcpdbKDT7i4nSAJn1Eobz1W6N3kPojWm1138fCdPWOGczg2cs9vsbWI9So-n1kagIu5iYAvbS0WpICgcUwmF71UajZ1ghEj6cHG2ra2RKcAzhaYrErfA5Ctnm2XX02Vj-LouMj4fnRhXSdS6gPrB/s2723/fullsizeoutput_1e21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2723" data-original-width="2573" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlGHK0z-umRSZnzGtz9lzrwZzsdBGOtb7MaX6pb_jkcpdbKDT7i4nSAJn1Eobz1W6N3kPojWm1138fCdPWOGczg2cs9vsbWI9So-n1kagIu5iYAvbS0WpICgcUwmF71UajZ1ghEj6cHG2ra2RKcAzhaYrErfA5Ctnm2XX02Vj-LouMj4fnRhXSdS6gPrB/s320/fullsizeoutput_1e21.jpeg" width="302" /></a></div>I started by laying Creative Paperclay® into my basic shape on a panel I had laying around the studio. I could have smoothed it out with a little water but I wanted it be remain clay-like. It was left to dry overnight.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri1gaA_oVg2uytHicuSo8pbFEIxz5Ek3YrsAx9KBe1k7Yx7l0Y8AZCUHWsPI9f8LKBdM-vB7ECXLDQd1_LSyBgVqU78PfdJqk_WwKz5bXq5Vhb4bogBFLmWxHO3poeqMtRCzl6SoVNL6OqViFBTI01PF5kzo4s7XGAsSU_dG6IT-cQDUnmeHLBWjSylGW/s2739/fullsizeoutput_1e1f.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2739" data-original-width="2584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri1gaA_oVg2uytHicuSo8pbFEIxz5Ek3YrsAx9KBe1k7Yx7l0Y8AZCUHWsPI9f8LKBdM-vB7ECXLDQd1_LSyBgVqU78PfdJqk_WwKz5bXq5Vhb4bogBFLmWxHO3poeqMtRCzl6SoVNL6OqViFBTI01PF5kzo4s7XGAsSU_dG6IT-cQDUnmeHLBWjSylGW/s320/fullsizeoutput_1e1f.jpeg" width="302" /></a></p><p>Wet clay was added to the dry clay shape to give dimension to my character and texture was added to the bow tie and eye. When this was dry, I applied gesso to my character. This sealed the clay and prepared it for painting.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCN7UKiKm3jA5uSMaqpPot5ZHkX3s7utFhSqL3Nl0bvTBqe5tRoALcBtEfZ5SCbKmkkR4GtH_JOo6E1wqTmUQmVUS3YHBN5oGiKlr0dgJhZ8Spppc_AJbC29k8ksHpuLPBSoytyxLP3DYFeL6JKe04iU4DjLaTknW3LHS7q27JQH8bgrrcEmG9jP3d1Af/s3052/fullsizeoutput_1e24.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="2893" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCN7UKiKm3jA5uSMaqpPot5ZHkX3s7utFhSqL3Nl0bvTBqe5tRoALcBtEfZ5SCbKmkkR4GtH_JOo6E1wqTmUQmVUS3YHBN5oGiKlr0dgJhZ8Spppc_AJbC29k8ksHpuLPBSoytyxLP3DYFeL6JKe04iU4DjLaTknW3LHS7q27JQH8bgrrcEmG9jP3d1Af/s320/fullsizeoutput_1e24.jpeg" width="303" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri1gaA_oVg2uytHicuSo8pbFEIxz5Ek3YrsAx9KBe1k7Yx7l0Y8AZCUHWsPI9f8LKBdM-vB7ECXLDQd1_LSyBgVqU78PfdJqk_WwKz5bXq5Vhb4bogBFLmWxHO3poeqMtRCzl6SoVNL6OqViFBTI01PF5kzo4s7XGAsSU_dG6IT-cQDUnmeHLBWjSylGW/s2739/fullsizeoutput_1e1f.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I always sit with a piece before I decide if it is finished or not. After painting it with acrylics, I felt it needed more elements to tell the story of this crazy guy.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOKye0SqoEc1tDJBAa7T1JMld6y_b3XH22lEAB9zNQnEOoZcctf0q1ol877iDek61PZjus-Lc6fkGVDina3nNprgzkLGAJ3w20FAohrd-3bjmVQ7e5WZiht5_YyI2I9C9tG8Dh7qqk3UF0Men11F0-cJK3cfGEFfAsmylVv90UE-btJL8f1-DXVRpSNl6/s1300/IMG_2055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="1300" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOKye0SqoEc1tDJBAa7T1JMld6y_b3XH22lEAB9zNQnEOoZcctf0q1ol877iDek61PZjus-Lc6fkGVDina3nNprgzkLGAJ3w20FAohrd-3bjmVQ7e5WZiht5_YyI2I9C9tG8Dh7qqk3UF0Men11F0-cJK3cfGEFfAsmylVv90UE-btJL8f1-DXVRpSNl6/w300-h299/IMG_2055.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I brought out Delight® and rolled out a thin sheet. Next, came a laser print and a Chartpak colorless marker so that I could make an image transfer. The laser print was placed face down and the blender was applied to the back of the print several times. This was then cut into a shape and added to the painting. I have shown this to you previously but it is my latest favorite technique.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztlke_q9yxlj7SU6gm8hsztlgs1xGcgQwv4vw3VKSIMEJuYLlxnbEfVj0DaZ91wMtA9u5U2ifnLO2KwW9cDnQuxTw39D65vf2VMZZBAYcanhFb7WffHs1l_QzvCxClAc8ejrvnOQMLXRk3qRfHmAfMF1Ki0FbSl3tpHHOvnj7-R-lLKRXNIdJbWM0NHVR/s1441/IMG_2056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1388" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztlke_q9yxlj7SU6gm8hsztlgs1xGcgQwv4vw3VKSIMEJuYLlxnbEfVj0DaZ91wMtA9u5U2ifnLO2KwW9cDnQuxTw39D65vf2VMZZBAYcanhFb7WffHs1l_QzvCxClAc8ejrvnOQMLXRk3qRfHmAfMF1Ki0FbSl3tpHHOvnj7-R-lLKRXNIdJbWM0NHVR/w301-h303/IMG_2056.jpg" width="301" /></a></div>Here is the finished piece, Flowery Words. You never know what you will discover when you experiments with your art tools.<div><br /></div><div>Dream in Color!</div><div><br /></div><div>DarleneOliviaMcElroy.com</div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-15421934405654191362023-08-26T19:23:00.001-07:002023-08-26T19:23:00.150-07:00Image Transfer onto Delight<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAw4lwEJgu5wULEiIXf5XoRtfWAg7zDTIXiXHz4dTLnOFkYK-QaOJb8_-PKQwEPrTrZxP_nzIPdWfZNgIB4JkuhJeKrZOB6S7IWqu6aPX1EH0Oi3kzkqzrThfzc1gjU5MLoP2yWuiFBjQZnb9aYeEY-6TYBz0hmgG5dEwl82CT9zMu4yXU9Eec_BhTtM/s2348/Opera1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="2348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAw4lwEJgu5wULEiIXf5XoRtfWAg7zDTIXiXHz4dTLnOFkYK-QaOJb8_-PKQwEPrTrZxP_nzIPdWfZNgIB4JkuhJeKrZOB6S7IWqu6aPX1EH0Oi3kzkqzrThfzc1gjU5MLoP2yWuiFBjQZnb9aYeEY-6TYBz0hmgG5dEwl82CT9zMu4yXU9Eec_BhTtM/s320/Opera1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I love image transfers so much that I wrote a book about them. The texture and whiteness of Delight® is the perfect substrate to use a colorless blender pen and toner image transfer on.<p></p><p>SUPPLIES<br />Colorless Blender Pen<br />Delight®<br />Substrate (masonite panel shown here)<br />Scissors & mark making tools<br />Polymer medium<br />Toner Image</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADOvx0Y-7rsnWqWdd5ND8yexKaUBm2WWMMxt_c6duK4KdM8otyqn-iTw1v8T3TL1sId7Go1FRcatMn6bQUUhNlvKM8P405HD9GQBFEOS68U2TLxtXjlc6i0yZ_ZboKMZuCo1H_mPScT91fXbDkJUIWWEHa2HpyvQq8Sz6CI9GPxrDTvsHnygkbeuLAPk/s2348/Opera2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="2348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADOvx0Y-7rsnWqWdd5ND8yexKaUBm2WWMMxt_c6duK4KdM8otyqn-iTw1v8T3TL1sId7Go1FRcatMn6bQUUhNlvKM8P405HD9GQBFEOS68U2TLxtXjlc6i0yZ_ZboKMZuCo1H_mPScT91fXbDkJUIWWEHa2HpyvQq8Sz6CI9GPxrDTvsHnygkbeuLAPk/s320/Opera2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After rolling the Delight® into a thin sheet, I placed the toner image face down. The image will be in reverse which was fine with me. I then applying the colorless blender pen on the back of the toner image. As I did this, the image starts to appear on the back of the paper. Lift the paper to see how well it is transferring. If it looks light, apply the blender pen some more. Save the toner image to put in a collage. Nothing goes to waste in my world.<br /> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpBeZmlW8iacH4wZxjbMiN86wcGwChfTWD9Zjw8cw16fA69V3udp5Ip4V-C_0gO2hQzXlVx2ZYXSiKbb5G2fsrIeZ2_D4GN61ju_BIcfaP_LLGOHuIc2mRdlM6iN5Qi5tZX5X6jENHdb2XBgcKvCXQv-c8QwIvrl-lSMvzTXjz63FDZMsYoIw373JfCI/s2348/Opera3.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="2348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcpBeZmlW8iacH4wZxjbMiN86wcGwChfTWD9Zjw8cw16fA69V3udp5Ip4V-C_0gO2hQzXlVx2ZYXSiKbb5G2fsrIeZ2_D4GN61ju_BIcfaP_LLGOHuIc2mRdlM6iN5Qi5tZX5X6jENHdb2XBgcKvCXQv-c8QwIvrl-lSMvzTXjz63FDZMsYoIw373JfCI/s320/Opera3.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>After cutting my transfer into a loose shape, I added curtains to give the feel of a stage and used my tracing wheel to add texture to them. To make sure that the Delight® adhered tightly to the background, the surface was coated with polymer medium before laying down the pieces. I love the opera so I am naming this Sweetheart of the Opera.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4ZcufkvBeAeE8AHKs_AkzsuDaHSrNCf5oc6SDzC__UN0EoFgdTLmCSZc9ROGCn8BWwbiJVH7WJMJbSOfiJqZh1RVIVod2RLnSPHDEiHpis_ni_nTyV5EpvJzIS78eQSiseG2gTqpx8EucmBE1MlNs4qi3W29qhixR0HXnQCtQPKP4f0PsD6IlL1NQok/s2348/Opera4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2348" data-original-width="2348" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4ZcufkvBeAeE8AHKs_AkzsuDaHSrNCf5oc6SDzC__UN0EoFgdTLmCSZc9ROGCn8BWwbiJVH7WJMJbSOfiJqZh1RVIVod2RLnSPHDEiHpis_ni_nTyV5EpvJzIS78eQSiseG2gTqpx8EucmBE1MlNs4qi3W29qhixR0HXnQCtQPKP4f0PsD6IlL1NQok/s320/Opera4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After painting the piece, dimensional letters were added. <div><br /></div><div>For other transfer techniques, see www.amazon.com/Image-Transfer-Workshop-Mixed-Media-Techniques/dp/1600611605</div><div><br /></div><div>Dream in Color!</div><div><br /></div><div>Darlene Olivia McElroy</div><div>darleneoliviamcelroy.com</div><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-89317142362260248262023-06-24T07:58:00.000-07:002023-06-24T07:58:24.700-07:00Stranger Things with Delight® and Creative Paperclay®<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTOufbQP65_s6EUCxAXaBcs2AdG2z3gYUdSaMkjnSOkfxPmS5syO72BpsH9IMXvyAKnew_5KUs6UGQlkS5RAVZVYqID14gi8PyW6-xaXTXWV8Aem9ZBIqHpNx3yFXotP5O3lxIobrStBhfOrJ_AQBKOdWr5HQ5xx8tSkPYubu__Lx4pY-9BTMUpnD/s927/complete.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="927" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTOufbQP65_s6EUCxAXaBcs2AdG2z3gYUdSaMkjnSOkfxPmS5syO72BpsH9IMXvyAKnew_5KUs6UGQlkS5RAVZVYqID14gi8PyW6-xaXTXWV8Aem9ZBIqHpNx3yFXotP5O3lxIobrStBhfOrJ_AQBKOdWr5HQ5xx8tSkPYubu__Lx4pY-9BTMUpnD/s320/complete.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have created a Stranger Things series (https://www.darleneoliviamcelroy.com/stranger-things) where I reach into my inner child and come up with strange creatures and happy little monsters. There is a simplicity to them but things don't have to be complex to have beauty to them. The art piece will use both Delight® and Creative Paperclay® but in a simple manner that is fun and creative. I will also show you how to fix a ornate vintage frame.<div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">SUPPLY LIST</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Creative Paperclay® & Delight®</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;" /><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Mark Making Tools</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Modern Masters 2 part Rusting Kit</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;" /><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Glue<br /></span><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Found Objects<br /></span><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Scissors<br /></span><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Brayer<br /></span><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Amazing Molding Putty<br />Acrylic Paint</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKgtwHJh_h8Ga1bDT4mMcT_zIAtd6E1feJH-bOr4VfFcf9rYpyxP80MfHHFrmWtxj25BtyecMXUJSJx2sOaTf3uPXDcGP5wFlnJxIHQUIDyHJStAW0E9yl6bCaG5dO6iUY9qiI2PxL8gwap_Q1kLE3Fsjg-wQJ6ZMkqfPxdWvoM0CCWSTB4sJqRw0/s2162/IMG_1874.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2162" data-original-width="2115" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKgtwHJh_h8Ga1bDT4mMcT_zIAtd6E1feJH-bOr4VfFcf9rYpyxP80MfHHFrmWtxj25BtyecMXUJSJx2sOaTf3uPXDcGP5wFlnJxIHQUIDyHJStAW0E9yl6bCaG5dO6iUY9qiI2PxL8gwap_Q1kLE3Fsjg-wQJ6ZMkqfPxdWvoM0CCWSTB4sJqRw0/s320/IMG_1874.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>I love the fact that you can roll out Delight® into a thick paper and then cut it with scissors or an exacto knife. I already have some future projects using the Delight® paper (as I call it).<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAJUcWTo0iywIoht6VF-797MlWIE6xkaZcqtcyLMHzcB-a4Rx1Rxzgq4gUkS9OuWvymNWu0aDG33m0ft0dejdUAfhpm5cWeSx1z4rw8xkYGHkQ0E5Iy207zZ5C9ELNzQej0EEcvBLpLYGWf85CxlFPUpF7YiErTi6yP6YcDctgES9qks0Fn1k4G-5/s2803/IMG_1875.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2803" data-original-width="2684" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAJUcWTo0iywIoht6VF-797MlWIE6xkaZcqtcyLMHzcB-a4Rx1Rxzgq4gUkS9OuWvymNWu0aDG33m0ft0dejdUAfhpm5cWeSx1z4rw8xkYGHkQ0E5Iy207zZ5C9ELNzQej0EEcvBLpLYGWf85CxlFPUpF7YiErTi6yP6YcDctgES9qks0Fn1k4G-5/w314-h320/IMG_1875.jpg" width="314" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>When working on my Stranger Things series, I start blocking in my design with objects I would like to use. I cut out my Delight® paper with both regular scissors and pinking shears prior to giving it texture with my tracing wheel. I painted it with a base color that will eventually be rusted. The left shape at the bottom is a paint skin that I made. </div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhJbilJiOnKMLO6VxDjdXssNMqHUlhssJXhkwc3_obSsaJkFKGzvHWYtqLonFNVaviAmY2hREQlKXEZrjrdg6oES3IeUjRG9bwTC6nT7GTxGzP5XmRN-AzMQYxsPCPtVhrR4s3oTc1_2foGyESjd54geT4TcgOAsj1DJwdj9h_ZNDnH3wyk1qZ56D/s1398/Paperclay_eye.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1398" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhJbilJiOnKMLO6VxDjdXssNMqHUlhssJXhkwc3_obSsaJkFKGzvHWYtqLonFNVaviAmY2hREQlKXEZrjrdg6oES3IeUjRG9bwTC6nT7GTxGzP5XmRN-AzMQYxsPCPtVhrR4s3oTc1_2foGyESjd54geT4TcgOAsj1DJwdj9h_ZNDnH3wyk1qZ56D/w316-h316/Paperclay_eye.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>I made a circle of Creative Paperclay® that I added an eye to and which I will glue down when the clay dries. Texture was added with a rubber shaper. The found metal object will be rusted and embellished. This is the first in my Stranger Things series where I have added these two air drying clays and I am really enjoying it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj852DAsVQVjojTit9ucot6FCE_LHCJWQ3csGJQoKGrYFGlZdvRlRz5vogal75R-LMaqcnGs0epwqII8APEGrOZ9XrEO76SsVMVSCprl6F1il6G-R4RW7-s7FWNSmy2jD9eIKc3TOf6YHbsp-xmX8JR8GI9bfdn_mzBdf4WBvYUWDPBkfZt4zBhItyH/s1398/stranger_thing.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1398" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj852DAsVQVjojTit9ucot6FCE_LHCJWQ3csGJQoKGrYFGlZdvRlRz5vogal75R-LMaqcnGs0epwqII8APEGrOZ9XrEO76SsVMVSCprl6F1il6G-R4RW7-s7FWNSmy2jD9eIKc3TOf6YHbsp-xmX8JR8GI9bfdn_mzBdf4WBvYUWDPBkfZt4zBhItyH/s320/stranger_thing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I finished my cute little monster with painting, rusting, adding found elements and hair made with Delight®. The rusting was done using the <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Modern Masters 2 part Rusting Kit.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw7TOdepH2GmpLq7zngi01IA7lQ0fPY6wTmesZqpQXDLe23uUBR1L_snPucjuZJ6hxbP3o-Pz5TANLBh53bpIULEXa_-toxD5KuyriXzpXUHGSn3kh1shBgQQ1xH5Bfs5DI1tKe_r8tkgPULOL1rQ5GJ-KbVC7JKKLSpglI2KhiV1_Sd4FNSLTyF3/s2408/Frame1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="2408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw7TOdepH2GmpLq7zngi01IA7lQ0fPY6wTmesZqpQXDLe23uUBR1L_snPucjuZJ6hxbP3o-Pz5TANLBh53bpIULEXa_-toxD5KuyriXzpXUHGSn3kh1shBgQQ1xH5Bfs5DI1tKe_r8tkgPULOL1rQ5GJ-KbVC7JKKLSpglI2KhiV1_Sd4FNSLTyF3/s320/Frame1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>An ornate frame plays off the contemporary minimalist art but it is hard to find one that is in mint condition however they are fixable with Creative Paperclay®.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU-8G-gPJ6M5e8AUlVKAtC-r-1bEekiTj6MJElS37loJU3P6dVdGuWWnR1-TZnj663drq5VURxaIMp8OAcHVtcMEry3YBhh1qPY7LXtzdPSxB5sw2Kw2HTfLDeuwJmSIPcdvKTSbKlIAtrQOt29a-_8YI3w9C7JD27LwdysAD9z_ezVeqSwpqx5CW/s2408/Frame1b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="2408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU-8G-gPJ6M5e8AUlVKAtC-r-1bEekiTj6MJElS37loJU3P6dVdGuWWnR1-TZnj663drq5VURxaIMp8OAcHVtcMEry3YBhh1qPY7LXtzdPSxB5sw2Kw2HTfLDeuwJmSIPcdvKTSbKlIAtrQOt29a-_8YI3w9C7JD27LwdysAD9z_ezVeqSwpqx5CW/s320/Frame1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I used two part Amazing Molding Putty to make a mold of part of the frame that was in good condition. Once both parts of the putty are blended together, I laid it on the frame. It sets up in approximately 15 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qL0e86oRMWeyIZx4ICqOhzMGmq_OJJD58x_9GDwNVQwxV0GOdQ9zTKNmPV6adQadYpYUDUaLzigcvh0Mydhkb8AePX94U-0c8teXM2SpJY6d7p1vZU4yqqQVWl3vhbSab0K0MnvMbEFKL9amf1jAb5FKg6FrgczTJWQ6MDXOCeq_FABRLJ9MvgS6/s2408/Frame2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="2408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qL0e86oRMWeyIZx4ICqOhzMGmq_OJJD58x_9GDwNVQwxV0GOdQ9zTKNmPV6adQadYpYUDUaLzigcvh0Mydhkb8AePX94U-0c8teXM2SpJY6d7p1vZU4yqqQVWl3vhbSab0K0MnvMbEFKL9amf1jAb5FKg6FrgczTJWQ6MDXOCeq_FABRLJ9MvgS6/s320/Frame2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Creative Paperclay® was applied to the frame in the areas that needed to be fixed then I laid the silicone mold matching it up to the good areas of the frame. When I am happy with how it looks and it is thoroughly dry, I coat it with polymer gloss medium to seal it and then decide whether to spray gold or black.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dream in Color!</div><div><br /></div><div>Darlene Olivia McElroy</div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">NARRATIVE MIXED MEDIA ARTIST</span></div><div>www.darleneoliviamcelroy.com</div><div><p><br /></p><p></p></div></div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0Santa Fe, NM, USA35.6869752 -105.9377997.3767413638211536 -141.09404899999998 63.997209036178845 -70.781549tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-58626536544595609122023-06-13T08:48:00.075-07:002023-07-02T08:00:16.792-07:00Hand in the Garden of Delight®<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0CMXv6qRcFXivNKZD_muMm9abv0Zz1S997kGnM3DpDQROjhpYr_uuPus2Q29FiOwcK_FR1BXGlYNY8PHbYbxu4cG9k0yh1ZBgSt-jO_rP-NRIE9OuZurEJQBN-wDudO-JRB6qj7s2THiErUmWpgRt62UMicPzeh7fw2bJHwnbLxI716cnxntRe_YNOk/s3020/hand_finished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="3020" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0CMXv6qRcFXivNKZD_muMm9abv0Zz1S997kGnM3DpDQROjhpYr_uuPus2Q29FiOwcK_FR1BXGlYNY8PHbYbxu4cG9k0yh1ZBgSt-jO_rP-NRIE9OuZurEJQBN-wDudO-JRB6qj7s2THiErUmWpgRt62UMicPzeh7fw2bJHwnbLxI716cnxntRe_YNOk/s320/hand_finished.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I am loving playing with Delight® and have made some very cool discoveries. Gather your supplies and join me on this art adventure.<div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>SUPPLIES<br /><div><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Delight®<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Hand shape (cut out of cardboard or a sheet of Delight®)<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Acrylic paint</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif;">Texture tools (stamps</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">pattern tracer, etc.)</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaoUpZ-9oLLBJddmb4cX9tYyzuFslPdz155UtEBP3eVqsl1mOgU_psc3acxzfiiaAY4_nt-KhKHlxJGD_hnu8wTHHgPKcpU9z5oXdvNWivf3_0GnpzL3BxBHdRnBU8eOI2ng75cvQkl5bEW0VJODyO4RhPYTNsxmWfUCOblcmdM2dgS-Lvzj_dhZ0/s2580/HandForm.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="2580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaoUpZ-9oLLBJddmb4cX9tYyzuFslPdz155UtEBP3eVqsl1mOgU_psc3acxzfiiaAY4_nt-KhKHlxJGD_hnu8wTHHgPKcpU9z5oXdvNWivf3_0GnpzL3BxBHdRnBU8eOI2ng75cvQkl5bEW0VJODyO4RhPYTNsxmWfUCOblcmdM2dgS-Lvzj_dhZ0/s320/HandForm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I had these hand shapes die cut for another project but thought I would try it with Delight. You can use a shaped panel or <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">you can cut your hand shape out of cardboard or a sheet of Delight®.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBidFZYHfi148vjFxIPRPZ3g1A3coZuv0XUbjtgJaeM1YPyiiS9pu19XyorjbLc-N7-oCAVMHQTpLYKl0Up75kOgrgUdMBfbKkJHCo3Xe2Ckct8ET2vXXryFgXAU0tlyWpvowaJ97CK3X3Rwz2A8JuQSEanPzkHhruF2CkUp-sFBlU_r79ofeRNpN4/s2580/HandStamped.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="2580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBidFZYHfi148vjFxIPRPZ3g1A3coZuv0XUbjtgJaeM1YPyiiS9pu19XyorjbLc-N7-oCAVMHQTpLYKl0Up75kOgrgUdMBfbKkJHCo3Xe2Ckct8ET2vXXryFgXAU0tlyWpvowaJ97CK3X3Rwz2A8JuQSEanPzkHhruF2CkUp-sFBlU_r79ofeRNpN4/s320/HandStamped.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I started by applying Delight® to my hand shape then brayering it flat. Then I embossed the surface with different stamps to give it texture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotTUtdSxy8nn0STR2BtZj1v01kEeX0m1O59iN4lZQ_TOFrWKX7gecANVEzQfyGVn-WY2mG3VSoHjwlk0QKjsYwhqhd02hgBrCDFk6ly1iLyGWFGWdNiuzKKC7cQ9_QZ9_jVkeIefCdkqi9fs3YWypCjNClaORF3kMuXFn4MAsEa7yUhFc6HKP2EwGZWY/s2162/fullsizeoutput_1db4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2162" data-original-width="2115" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotTUtdSxy8nn0STR2BtZj1v01kEeX0m1O59iN4lZQ_TOFrWKX7gecANVEzQfyGVn-WY2mG3VSoHjwlk0QKjsYwhqhd02hgBrCDFk6ly1iLyGWFGWdNiuzKKC7cQ9_QZ9_jVkeIefCdkqi9fs3YWypCjNClaORF3kMuXFn4MAsEa7yUhFc6HKP2EwGZWY/w322-h320/fullsizeoutput_1db4.jpeg" width="322" /></a></div>Next I brayered (rolled flat) the clay and made sheets of Delight® which I was able to cut into shapes. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDT8ySWJDBJ4Nl_JfUs3z3JRbqfI3k95l0FFnBBqxRut55hcNLLQWtjtXAXbyoEdLwPWxtp4qqjlkBFLMu1_927lEFrrZfyIvKk7sQxHstZu3k8Sqrui4sui1xb80neksI3YSsPzT7Gno45J8ANcyxujC4vyNfevwbAJMkEqczKgO-vJV_8pUVeufr/s2580/BuildingHand.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="2580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDT8ySWJDBJ4Nl_JfUs3z3JRbqfI3k95l0FFnBBqxRut55hcNLLQWtjtXAXbyoEdLwPWxtp4qqjlkBFLMu1_927lEFrrZfyIvKk7sQxHstZu3k8Sqrui4sui1xb80neksI3YSsPzT7Gno45J8ANcyxujC4vyNfevwbAJMkEqczKgO-vJV_8pUVeufr/s320/BuildingHand.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I molded a heart that I was actually just using for the border and shape. Next leaf shapes were cut out of the sheet and applied them to the surface. I took my tracing wheel to make the dotted center of the leaves. It also indented the leaf shape. 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Then I applied vintage millinery flowers and some pearls to add more depth. With a hanger on the back, it can be hung in small places like the kitchen, bathroom or by your entry.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be trying this again but with different colors.<br /><b style="color: #a64d79;"><br />Dream in Color!</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Darlene Olivia McElroy</b></div><div>www.darleneoliviamcelroy.com</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-40185977041093471492019-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:002019-04-27T00:00:00.437-07:00Easy Breezy Update with Creative Paperclay®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this funky frame and painting at a junk/antique store and could see the potential in it. You can find these frames everywhere and don't worry if they are not perfect because we can fix that with cast objects. There are basically three easy steps to change the look of the frame. <br />
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I have a large collection of fondant molds as well as silicone molds that I have created. Depending on the piece of art or the time I have, I may leave the paper clay in the mold until it has dried. If a piece has delicate edges this is a great way for it to dry. It also prevents warping. I keep a square of linoleum in my studio that I put my "wet" cast objects to dry. They tend not warp when I put them on the linoleum.<br />
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Next, I glued the cast pieces on to the frame with E6000. I like how fast it sets up. When working on a painting there is so much waiting time for paint or clay to dry. To spray the frame, I used a Krylon matte black.<br />
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Close up of section of the painted frame with cast objects.<br />
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Finished painting collaged with part of the original painting an placed in the updated frame. Not only fun but looks so much better than the original. Now, wasn't that easy?<br />
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My friends call me a mad art scientist because I love to experiment. In this case, I am using a Creative Paperclay® element as a Lover's Eye inside a cigar box that has been <i>laser cu</i>t and <i>etched</i> then embellished. The embellished clay eye becomes the "sweet" spot in this piece of art.<br />
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The Creative Paperclay® flower was dry brushed with a Titan Buff acrylic paint after a wash of Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold acrylic paint had dried. A glass eyeball was glued to the center then vintage pearls were glued around it.<br />
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The inspiration for this project was Lover's Eyes. In the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy British and European lovers exchanged "eye miniatures" -- love tokens so clandestine that even now, in the majority of cases, it is impossible to identify their recipients or the people they depict.<br />
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Next I took a cigar box to the local makers space <b>( </b>a makers space<b> </b>is a shared workshop and artist/artisan community.) These spaces throughout the country allow you to use 3D printers and laser cutters/etchers as well as many other techno tools. Often local junior colleges have these as well.<br />
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Before taking it in, I applied metal leaf to the box, sanded it and then worked out the design I planned to etch into it.<br />
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I added my Creative Paperclay® eye by building up a backing to it and gluing it to the back of the box so the eye floated in the hole. A circle of rhinestones was added before I placed it in place.<br />
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I found a new product that I hadn't known about - foil spray. This week is experiment with foil spray week and this is just the start. I created a little animal with Creative Paperclay® on my plastic covered work table. Note: If left to dry on the table, it won't warp.<br />
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I added dots with dimensional paint in a bottle. Any brand will work. This was added so I could see how foil works with texture. When the dots dried, I coated the dog shape with polymer medium in order to seal the surface. The foil will absorb into the clay if it is not sealed and loses the foil look.<br />
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Metallics are difficult to photograph so you will have to trust me that this looks like real metal.<br />
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To age the piece, rub burnt umber paint on it. If you put too much on and can't get it off just slightly spray with alcohol and wipe excess off with paper towel.<br />
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Not sure which I like better. Aged and not aged have interesting looks.<br />
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Want to cut Creative Paperclay® slurry with scissors? Sounds weird but always great to know all kinds of little tricks to expand that ever growing art arsenal.<br />
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Start by thoroughly mixing Creative Paperclay® slurry and soft gel together. I add approximately 40%-50% soft gel to the clay slurry.<br />
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My work table is cover with a plastic tarp. I spread the mixture on the plastic and cover with wax paper before rolling it out with a rolling pin. Because no air is getting to it because of the wax paper and plastic it will take 1-2 days to dry depending on humidity and thickness. I live in the desert so things dry faster than other places.<br />
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When it has dried, it can be peeled off the plastic and cut with scissors. Great way to cut shapes for mobiles, gift tags, collage elements for art, etc. A small idea with endless possibilities.<br />
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A quick little FREE step by step tutorial on Creative Paperclay® Basics.<br />
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Spend time is your studio this holiday learning a new art trick or two.<br />
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This box was a gift from a friend who know just what I love. So decided to give it a new life.<br />
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I applied Creative Paperclay® to the top and brayered it flat. Next was to apply a stamp to it but I wanted an aged look so I only pressed down in certain areas. Then it was left to dry.<br />
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Next it was painted with gold gesso and left to dry.<br />
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I added a wash of Micaceous Iron Oxide and sprinkled salt on it while it was wet. The salt was left on while the wash dried. This gives it an aged look.<br />
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An adhesive size for gold leaf was applied to the surface. It goes on white. When it turns clear, you can apply foil or metal leaf.<br />
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A holographic foil was applied in places to the tacky adhesive size. Now it is a wonderful little box that just might get re-gifted to a friend. I wonder if the friend who gave it to me would even recognize it?<br />
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I have kept my pencils in the bisque ware vase for years but decided it needed a facelift and what would be better than using Creative Paperclay® to jazz it up.<br />
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After transferring an image onto the vase, I added stamped and molded Creative Paperclay® embellishments and let it dry.<br />
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I then added a dirty wash to the surface. A dirty wash is the dirty water from cleaning your paintbrushes. It is a great way to add a hint of color.<br />
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I then applied an adhesive size for metal leaf onto the vase. I goes on white but when it becomes clear it is ready to apply the metal leaf. A large brush was used to remove the excess leaf. The inside was painted with a gold gesso. Great way to start the New Year is with a new look.<br />
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Dream in Color!Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-80933185076408886132017-12-20T10:52:00.000-08:002018-02-08T10:28:49.678-08:00Painting on Plastic Tips & Tricks <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpszxoTTDm8qL1Ad7nlRP3B0RDue5pq8-uy4GnpFwyQ2hJMrpx0QPosG56a2VtPDcxVy0iijK3pnYSaxWU2rl6BYOdmzqjVVAEms9J0CxFO-JPSKlt89QZzPlMdUKUcBoszxecJB2NUI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-12-20+at+9.47.43+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="625" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpszxoTTDm8qL1Ad7nlRP3B0RDue5pq8-uy4GnpFwyQ2hJMrpx0QPosG56a2VtPDcxVy0iijK3pnYSaxWU2rl6BYOdmzqjVVAEms9J0CxFO-JPSKlt89QZzPlMdUKUcBoszxecJB2NUI/s400/Screen+Shot+2017-12-20+at+9.47.43+AM.png" width="307" /></a>A quick little FREE step by step tutorial on working with paint on plastic.<br />
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Spend time is your studio this holiday learning a new art trick or two.<br />
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I am all about texture and surface techniques so here is a few you may not have tried on your Creative Paperclay® projects.<br />
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Creative Paperclay®<br />
Oil Pastels<br />
Mica Powder<br />
Vaseline<br />
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This first one is oil pastels applied to a sealed textured Creative Paperclay® surface. If you use the water soluable oil paints, you can then blend them with water.<br />
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You can either apply a thin coat of polymer medium or water to your sealed textured Creative Paperclay® surface then with your finger or a dry brush, apply mica powder. This picks up the highlights well.<br />
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The peeled paint look is created by applying a few dabs of vaseline on your surface.<br />
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Then paint over it with acrylic paint. The paint will bead up on the vaseline. When the paint dries wipe it off with a dry paper towel. Then wipe again with a soapy paper towel. Reapply dabs of vaseline but in different areas that the first application.<br />
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The result is a peeled paint look. I love the adventure of creativity.<br />
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Dream in Color!Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-7232546549108345942017-09-22T00:30:00.000-07:002017-09-22T00:30:24.255-07:00Trick or Treat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time to get ready for the holidays starting with Halloween and Day of the Dead. I started by rolling out Creative Paperclay® on a masonite panel then laying a stencil over it and brayering it so the pattern would show well. Then a cast skull was glued to it with soft gel. The edges were then trimmed and smoothed with a small amount of water on my fingers then allowed to dry.<br />
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SUPPLIES<br />
Creative Paperclay®<br />
Soft Gel Gloss<br />
Black and buff acrylic paint<br />
Jewelry parts<br />
Fake Flower <br />
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Black paint was applied to the surface and allowed to dry before a wash of buff paint was applied. This was followed by gluing jewelry parts and fake flower pedals down.<br />
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This would look great on the top of an ofrenda.<br />
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If you are going to create an ofrenda for Day of the Dead, here is the 3 level layout. This can all be miniaturized by creating the different ofrenda elements with the paper clay such as fruit, sweets and bottles. Be careful though. One year I made faux chocolates for a heart shape box using the clay and my husband tried to eat one.Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-55610321456325650692017-09-08T00:30:00.000-07:002017-09-21T08:33:43.386-07:00Mica & Creative Paperclay® Shrine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am researching info for an article and class on shrines. That inspired me to create one with Creative Paperclay®. I always roll out my clay between layers of wax paper and also let them dry on it. It won't warp this way. I texturized it with a homemade stamp.<br />
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Creative Paperclay®<br />
Cast objects<br />
Mica Flakes<br />
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Salt<br />
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I sprinkled the mica flakes on to the clay and rolled it in. The edges are left rough.<br />
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Next I stamped into the clay and added a cast Buddha. When dry, I sealed it with polymer medium.<br />
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A metallic gold wash was added. When dry a burnt umber stain was applied and the alphabet letters were added. The white liquid over the Buddha is adhesive size for the metal leaf. It goes on white. When it turns clear it is ready to use.<br />
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I applied the metal leaf and decided I wanted more on the top and bottom for balance. On the Buddha I added a burnt umber stain then I added a floater on the back so it can be hung on a wall with a bit of a shadow.<br />
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Look at my beat up molds. They are very well used. When I have a little time but not enough time to dig into a painting, I cast objects. I have drawers full of them that are ready when needed. Some are created with plain Creative Paperclay® and others are tinted or painted.<br />
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I decided to make a beach necklace piece of art today.<br />
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I started by applying surface texture to my panel then gluing down cast and found objects to my surface. I gave it a wash of tan over the white. I actually liked it at this point but I wanted a more colorful beach look.<br />
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I applied paint to part of the base and started adding elements for placement. At this point, I sit back and look at it for several days to see if I need to change color, soften the look or if it needs more details.<br />
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Because my paintings are like doing a puzzle, I started placing objects
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the design in the clay. Last, I took a wet paint brush to smooth out
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This is how I work when I paint. A little here and a little there.Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-84636579667405120102017-07-28T00:30:00.000-07:002017-07-28T00:30:22.831-07:00Image Transfer on Creative Paperclay®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love image transfers and have even written a book, Image Transfer Workshop, for Northlight so thought I would do a piece doing a transfer directly on the Creative Paperclay®. It turned out better than I expected.<br />
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I started by gluing a doily on my panel and applying gesso when the glue had dried. Next, I applied a shape of paper clay to the surface that fit my toner image. I rolled the clay and cut the shape on some waxy paper then laid it on the surface and removing the wax paper.<br />
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Next, I laid the toner image facing down on the dry paper clay and applied the blender pen to the back in small areas. I burnished the image then reapplied a second time before moving on to a larger area.<br />
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You can do a perfect transfer with a little patience. I prefer a slightly grunge look that I paint back into.<br />
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I added a wash of the Micaceous Iron Oxide paint and let dry.<br />
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Next it was the small details.<br />
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Have fun with this cool product and Dream in Color.Darlene Olivia McElroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14669144593747747030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821439854605281517.post-31799105450627542082017-07-14T00:30:00.000-07:002017-07-14T00:30:06.363-07:00Changing Face<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my favorite Creative Paperclay® post while being on the Creative Paperclay® Design Team and I wanted to share it again. To me it is all about paint and texture and I thought the paint match job came out perfect.<br />
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As a narrative artist I find that I am always adjusting the stories
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It has been cast, been in videos and I felt it was time for a facelift.
Because it was clay, I knew it would take Creative Paperclay® very well.<br />
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Next I added texture with a variety of tools from a wood skewer, ceramic
mark making tools and something I do not know the name of. Maybe for
cooking (not my specialty). Finished by smoothing the edges with a
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Next I applied a wet brown paint, I immediately blotted it for a stained effect. This was just my base color.<br />
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Since I wanted it to look like it was part of the original mask I added a
wash of titan buff and grey paint. While wet I salted the paint to give
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I have so many projects that I have created laying around my studio. One of my favorite things to take one of these and try out different surface treatments. The mad art scientist in me wants to continuously experiment on techniques. I didn't worry about the crack because I was just playing around.<br />
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I started with this house shape I had made with Creative Paperclay and had stamped and stenciled on. Because I wanted to add a red foil later, I coated it with a red oxide acrylic paint.<br />
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When the paint had dried, I coated the surface with Wunda Size, which is a water based glue for foils and metal leaf. It is white when applied and when it becomes clear it will be tacky and ready for the application of the foil.<br />
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I am using a holographic foil (shown here). Lay the foil (pretty side up) over the tacky surface and burnish with a spoon or your finger. Because my background has texture I knew it would only transfers on the raised areas unless I burnished hard.<br />
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Because it is a holographic foil is changes as the light changes or as you move around it. Of course, it is almost impossible to photograph. It added a nice red shimmer to the plain red oxide color.<br />
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piece started out as a demo in one of my books. I found it while
cleaning out my studio and thought it could use a little dimension so I
created Creative Paperclay® trees. Often when looking at an old piece
you can see other possibilities. Apologies. The starter picture did not
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I started by dampening the surface for added adhesion when I applied the clay.<br />
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that I didn't want with an exacto knife. Using my clay sculpting tools, I
scribed lines into the clay then smoothed it slightly with water on my
finger tips. When dry I added acrylic paint.<br />
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On this piece I am going to add previously made Creative Paperclay® heart that is totally dry into wet clay. <br />
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I start by marking in white the size of the heart.<br />
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After dampening the surface, I apply the clay and brayer it flat before trimming with an exacto knife.<br />
When trimmed and the edges smoothed with water, I stamp the piece.<br />
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I wet the backside of the dry heart shape and press it into the wet clay. They adhere to each other beautifully. Next I painted it with red oxide acrylic paint and did a gold rub on top.<br />
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After painting it, I decided to apply some holographic foil to it. Now on to painting the rest of the art.<br />
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