This month, the Group of Seven Cardmakers is playing with Gilding Flakes on Acetate.
I watched this YouTube Video to learn this technique - it is also linked to, over at The Group of Seven Cardmakers blog.
This was my first try with the technique.
I'm not sure everyone looking at my card would immediately realize it's King Hopkins (a frog!) sitting on a pile of stones?
You can see how clear and detailed the stamp is below.
I found with both of my cards - you couldn't really see detail and might not know what you were looking at, on first glance.
So, for my second try, I went a little rogue and created my own technique - Stamping on Acetate with Gilding Flakes and a Shadow Behind It - I have to work on the title - it's a bit long!?!
So I thought I'd try stamping the image on a white panel and layer the acetate panel with the gilding flake image over it - slightly off set. And I really love the dimensional look it gives it! It shows some of the detail of the stamp that didn't show up on the stamping with gilding flakes on the acetate.
A few pics on how I did it:
On the video I watched, the woman had a stiff net-like sponge to apply the tacky glue and to rub off the Gilding Flakes. I did not have an item like that so I used a sponge brush, pressing it into a pool of tacky glue and then pressing the sponge lightly over the stamp - the idea is to just get the glue on the image, not down into the crevices. I recommend pressing your gilding flakes over the stamping and then quickly washing the stamp off before the tacky glue dries on your stamp. Then I rubbed off the gilding flakes with the clean side of the foam sponge and my fingers. I scrubbed it pretty hard so that just the image is left.
photo on right shows the stamped image in glue on the acetate
So - gilding flakes - still not my favorite thing to use - it flies everywhere - and for this technique it was difficult to find an image that would work well, but I am happy with my two acetate panels - particularly the one I shadow stamped behind!
We'd love to see cards you make trying this technique! There's a Mr. Linky over at the blog!
Also sending my Kiss Me card to:
first time using King Hopkins
Sending my trees card to:
ends 4/29
Week 4 A - Anything Goes
I just have 2 more weeks of wearing the sling after my shoulder surgery! Then I'll be back to full blown crafting!
Kiss Me
Stamps: King Hopkins - Lavinia, Kiss me stamp from Heroines Fairy Princess - Waltzingmouse (retired).
Ink: Gold Pigment Ink - Color Box
Paper: Acetate, True Black - Papertrey Ink, Kraft Metallic Gold - Tim Holtz/Idea-ology.
Other Supplies: Inca Gold Gilding Flakes - Cosmic Shimmer, embossing powder brush, Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frame Die - MFT, Tombow Tacky Glue, foam brush.
The Creaking of Trees
Stamps: Silhouette Trees #1 - Rubbernecker (retired), Creaking Trees - Technique Junkies.
Ink: Nocturne - Versafine Clair.
Paper: Clear Acetate, White - PTI, Hammered White - Amazon.
Other Supplies: Inca Gold Gilding Flakes - Cosmic Shimmer, embossing powder brush, Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frame Die - MFT, Tombow Tacky Glue, foam brush, foam dots
13 comments:
That's an interesting effect. I really like it. I might ave to give it a go, if I can motivate myself to deal with the mess of gilding flakes! I see what you mean about how the image is impacted, but I think both cards look great xx
Both your cards are fantastic Julia. I can see the detail on both, but love the idea of off-setting image behind ... very creative and adds sharpness. Gilding Flakes are not fun to deal with,but the results are always worth it. They are so beautiful. Great work! xx
I think both your cards are wonderful Julia, and at first I must admit that I wasn't sure that the frog was sitting on a pile of stones..I thought it might be an elaborate cloak it was wearing, but now on seeing the stamp I can see it has the legs bent and is sitting on the rocks and it is a really fun image and sentiment. I love the gold scalloped frame and the black card does make the gilding flakes pop. The second has that more detailed look with the black image of the trees and then the gilding flakes on acetate added over the top which is a great idea, and a pretty white scalloped frame and background this time, and I love the words added underneath to finish..a fabulous card. x
Wow - gorgeous gilded creations, Julia - love the frog but the trees are my faves! So cool with the shadow!!
Well done on both cards, Julia! Those trees look terrific!
Two wonderful cards Julia, your little frog is so cute and those trees are wonderful. Great idea putting the stamped image behind to define the outline a little ♥
Great acetate and gilding flakes cards, Julia. The first one is so dramatic against the black background. And the second one is such a good idea to stamp the trees in black behind the gilding flakes - I must try that.
I think both cards are absolutely beautiful Julia, and I can definitely see the frog in just the gilded card. The 2nd card with the stamped tree images behind the gilding really does give some more definition, and if I can find my supplies, I might just have to try this! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
You did great, Julia! I love how the gilding shows up on the black and it was a brilliant idea to stamp with black to place behind the gilding! I love that look. It's not my favorite either and I'm very impressed with your samples!
Go me! I saw the frog straight away, and love it.
But those trees - genius to add the offset background. They are so beautiful.xx
Both are gorgeous, love the ingenious concept! xx
I didn't realize that was a frog at first. Just a not attractive king! The trees offset by stamping under look great and what a good idea. I like the scalloped framing on both cards. I hope you are still getting along well and healing.
It's hard to believe you can get such clean cards when you see the "before" photo of the mess, sis! As always, I enjoyed seeing your process and appreciate the detail and photos. I thought the first card was a frog, but that he had a long robe on like a king. And I am aswoon over the great trees image you used for your second card and the idea of stamping the image in black and offsetting it when you do the flakes. Genius! Thank you for using this week's I.D.E.A.S. Calendar to motivate others!📌 Hugs, Darnell
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