The beautiful effect is achieved with a combination of Ranger products : alcohol inks, jet black archival ink and Glossy Accents (a dimensional glue) which are available from Michaels and art stores.
Even if you aren't into this kind of metal effect, her tutorial is still worth a look because she has a wonderful way of making a frame for thin copper pendant.
She also tried the coloring technique on aluminum soda cans (shown below) which is a great source of thin metal.
Tammy does not show how she embosses the metal. She used an embossing die and probably the Sizzix die cutter. Here is a video tutorial which shows how it is done.
Before You Go:
- How to Use Alcohol Inks for Art Bangles
- More Die Cut Jewelry Tutorials
- How to Use Gilder's Paste to Colorize Metal
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I think this is such a neat technique - especially for someone who loves working with metal! (ahem)
ReplyDeleteTammy does mention that she uses Texture Fades Embossing Folders for embossing the pieces of metal she is using.
I still haven't purchased a Sizzix. I use a rolling mill as I work with many different gauges of metal - but that isn't something everyone has in their studio. Eeek! I'm a big tool freak!!
A great tutorial with lots of pics! Way to go Tammy!
I envy your rolling mill! Maybe save up for a Cricut instead of a Sizzix. Much more versatile.
ReplyDeleteHello and thank you! Tammy's blog and site aren't active anymore.Do you mind telling us what medium was used to make the crackle effect? I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteIt is as I mentioned in my writing above : The beautiful effect is achieved with a combination of Ranger products : alcohol inks, jet black archival ink and Glossy Accents (a dimensional glue) which are available from Michaels and art stores.
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