I have finally got out my melt pot which I wanted to use for faux carnival glass on formica samples.I soon discovered they get very thick very quickly so in the end I only did the first initial dunk and then set to work with my heat gun.
I realised also that stamping into the hot UTEE wasn't my forte-I press too hard i thin and I gave up doing this.In the end I was just happy to add glitter mica powders and other bits and bobs.
The blue sample isn't made with film at all but with foil which Suze Weinberg demonstrated a while ago.The pink sample used opals ep glitter and micro beads.The greenish one is true faux carnival glass but without the stamping.Finally i had to do the backs without ruining the front and eventually made little mats of angelina fibres which I ironed onto the back with my craft iron.
Thanks to loads of people -Caz for the samples and everyone who advised on powders.in the end I used regular UTEE with flex in it not the opals stuff.
3 comments:
WOW, Pauline, these look fantastic. I really like the idea of the fibres on the back too. Might have to borrow that one!!! LOL!!! Hugz...
I've got to try this technique--these are sooo pretty.
Hi Pauline, the samples look great. Worth the effort. I will definitely try to make one. I collect Carnival Glass items and if you like, you can check this link.
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