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Monday 1 April 2013

Clarity Challenge 2



Well the challenge this month is in the garden so using Clarity Stamps Lesson 15 I thought I would try something I have never ever tried before. Glass Painting. after a couple of practice goes on a cheap mirror. I was trying to heat emboss ....And it going horribly wrong....I was beginning to wonder it this was such a good idea.
So what do you have to do when you glass paint. you will need a Brush. A box of Mixed Glass Paint's, Archival Ink. And Raised Paint Tube in Black to start off with. Tub of talcum powder.  Oh and a mirror
Talc your mirror brush off any excess talc and move onto a flat surface, Ink stamp up and stamp onto Mirror in the Black Archival Ink wait till this is dry then snip off the end of the raised paint tube and slowly trace round the stamped image. wait overnight until perfectly dry. Then taking your first colour, I chose Yellow, dip a thin brush into the glass paint and drip slowly do not drag the brush just drip it in between the raised paint and the colour will stay put encircled within the raised outline continue until you are happy that the image is filled but NOT over flowing, do not be tempted to touch the paint you will leave a perfect fingerprint. And you don't at this late stage want to ruin your work put it to one side and leave to dry for at LEAST 24-48 hours.....this is the hardest part!.  Hopefully you will have a lovely piece of artwork to show off.....Will I do this again? Yes I will ...Maybe a butterfly next time who know's hope you like it xxxx

17 comments:

  1. Well done Bernie...a fabulous project. I have some glass paints somewhere...must dig them out and have a go! xx

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  2. Love tis project Bernie, the colours are so vibrant x

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  3. This project is so unusual.
    I have to admit that I have never tried glass painting but this has inspired me to have a go. The fact that Clarity stamps can be incorporated is a real bonus. X

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  4. What a lovely new technique Bernie, the Lesson 15 stamps are perfect for this. The colors are lovely and yet another way to use my stamps and a great way to decorate other items in the home. Thanks for sharing this idea.

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  5. This is fab Bernie I love it.

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  6. This is fab Bernie you do realise that I want to have a go now don't you? so that is more stash to add to the long list lol. Thanks for sharing this with us it is lovely x

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  7. Thank you ladies for your kind comments. I really enjoyed this once I knew what I had to do. The out lining is'nt perfect my hands where shaking so much but it was an enjoyable make. I need to hunt out my butterfly she would be a super one to try....

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  8. Another inventive use for Clarity stamps! So versatile. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  9. wow Bernie you are excelling at what you do, love this

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  10. Great way to use those stamps Bernie. It looks so pretty. I did glass painting years ago when Carol Smith was on QVC with her Gallery Glass. Lots of fun! I've got shaky hands too though so I used to get Jason to do the outlines for me. x

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    1. LOL And me Lynne my hands trembled so much and the more I tried to stop them the more they shook!

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  11. Wow Bernie, another clever use for Clarity Stamps...I love what you have done , it works really well and is so inspirational...guess what we are all going to be doing next ?
    Hugs, Jo. X

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    1. It's what I call Glass painting Jo....;) Such Fun! xxx

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  12. This looks fab Bernie and taking Clarity to another level :-)

    xx Sazzle xx

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  13. Bernie I think I said it on FB but anyway, I love this, it reminds me a lot of the Clarice Cliff style, which I adore. Yep that's my Xmas pressie in the bag then Bernie!!!????? Lol x Sam

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  14. WOW!!! What a stunning piece of art!

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