Stencil Techniques Tutorial

Mixed Media Altered Book

         Hi friends for my DT posts for Crafters Corner I was assigned to make projects using  "Stencils".  I went shopping and got some gorgeous stencils and mixed media products which I will be showcasing in the next couple of posts.

         This diary I altered  in mixed media style is a rather special one as it's where I jot down ideas for my blog posts and crafty experiments .Though I do use Pinterest and Evernote for my crafty ideas and organization ...there is nothing quite like old school pen and paper !!

Diary I altered

After a coating of Gesso,I used Ranger Multi medium Matt Gel to glue down a layer of tissue paper , purposely making it bumpy in certain areas.

Gesso + Tissue Paper

 Used a gorgeous product called White crackle Texture paste on Scrapberry's Petals Pattern Stencil .

Crackle Paste

Since my base was all bumpy...I didnt get a nice crisp stencilling but then it didnt matter for this particular project

Crackle Paste

After a few hours you get a lovely crackle effect...nice and easy!

Crackle Paste

Since my background was white, to highlight the stencilled area I sprayed  Art Anthology Sprays  and also rubbed in some  Inka Gold into the cracks!

Art Anthology Sprays

And that is how the stencilled area looks on my altered book cover.

Crackle Paste

  Stuck down myriad  gessoed embellishments[ pearls, buttons, clay embellishments, broken jewelry] 

Mixed Media Book Cover

Gave a light brushing with Art Anthology's Sorbet Peach paint...this new paint is like a gel  and is shimmery and beautiful

Mixed Media Book Cover

The humble tissue paper is such an easy way to add texture to a project  and its texture can be highlighted so beautifully by rubbing on a little Inka Gold using your fingers.

Mixed Media Book Cover

I added the sentiment " Enjoy" on my diary cover as after all crafting is to be enjoyed and life too!!

Mixed Media Book Cover

        The design on the center of my book was made using the gorgeous Prima's Jamie Dougherty Stencil Anemone.

Prima Anemone Stencil

This stencil is simply fascinating to use as it has 2 parts...a broad outline and a detailing element.

Sponge on 1 or even several ombre shades of Distress Inks  on the flower outline

Prima Anemone Stencil

You can add a nice script  or musical note stamp on it as it has enough space

Stencil techniques

Or try some texture media techniques!

Prima Anemone Stencil

Place the detailing design part of the stencil and apply a nice coat of Black Embossing paste.

Embossing Paste

A Tip : Dont scrape off the black embossing paste while the stencil is on your project as you can easily mess up things...let it be...after you lift your stencil off your surface...scrape the stencil clean using your palette knife and return excess paste to your jar and dont forget to quickly wash your stencil and knife.

Isn't the gorgeous black creamy texture fabulous on the flat Distress Ink background !

Stencilled Flower

Layered Stencil + Art Anthology Sorbet Paint

Stencil Technique

Now using the same stencil with a very very special luxury paint called Sorbet[ from Art Anthology]. Sorbet paints are light and fluffy and almost like a smooth gel...quite unlike any paint I have ever seen and it shimmers brilliantly in the light !

Stencil Technique

 Scoop up a generous amount of Sorbet with your palette knife and smoothen it onto your outline stencil.

Stencil Technique

On drying you get an amazing shimmery design!

Stencil Technique

Looks good enough to eat doesnt it!!

Stencil Technique with Sorbet Paint

Layered Stencil + Art Anthology Sorbet Paint + Embossing Paste 

Stencil Technique

You can leave the sorbet painted design as it is or add more by layering on the detailing part of the stencil [ only after the sorbet layer is absolutely dry] and adding a texture paste. I went with Dreamweaver's black embossing paste again.

Stencil Technique

 Isnt this simply gorgeous !!

Stencil Technique

 Love how the matt black contrasts soo beautifully against the shimmering peach sorbet.

Stencil Technique

And here is one more view to show the shimmer and texture

Stencil Technique

And here is one more technique

Layered Stencil + Art Anthology Sorbet Paint+ Pouncing with Stencil Brush/Finger

Stencil Technique

For this technique it's wonderful to have a stencil brush but if not you can just use your fingers too.

Stencil Technique

After you have applied a nice coating of sorbet paint on your  stencil pounce on it with a stencil brush or your fingers.

Stencil Technique

Sorbet paints are dimensional paints and maintain their peaks brilliantly so what you get is a nice mottled lacy effect.

Stencil Technique

 Here is how it looks on my book cover

Stencil Technique

 Layered Stencil + Art Anthology Sorbet Paint + Texture Paste + Distress Glitter

Stencil Technique

And if you want to have more fun...stencil on the detailing with white texture paste and while the texture paste is still wet sprinkle on some distress glitter.

Stencil Technique

 The combination of the shimmering Sorbet Paint , the texture paste and the glistening distress glitter is amazing!

Stencil Technique

I added a variety of handmade clay embellishments , buttons and sequins on both the upper and lower parts of my book cover

Mixed Media Project

I used air drying clay and molds  to make lightweight clay embellishments.

Clay Embellishments

And the embellishments were an assortment of colors before I gessoed them and gave a brushing of Inka Gold and Sorbet paint.

Clay Embellishments

 I was amazed myself at the transformation of the rose with just gesso and a rubbing of Inka Gold!

Clay Flower with Inka Gold

The beautiful resin flower was just the right color for my project and I am so glad I had hoarded it for years!

Mixed Media Style Book Cover

 And so that is how my Craft Diary got a mixed media alteration!

Mixed Media Style Book Cover

Hope you enjoyed this looong post!!

Supplies : all from Crafters Corner

Stencils :Scrapberry's Petals Stencil and Prima's Jamie Dougherty Stencil Anemone
Paints : Art Anthology Sorbet Dimensional Paint Peachy
Sprays : Art Anthology Sprays Juicy  and Concord
Texture Media : Dreamweaver's Matt Black Embossing Paste
Art Extravagance Crackle Paste
Ranger Texture Paste
Misc Media : Ranger Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter,Inka Gold

Embellishment Creation : Plaid Craft Molds

Adhesive : Ranger Multimedium Matt