Rusty Relic

The final class at Artsy Crafts was the rusty relic - a frame with wire mesh and lots of embellishments. There were lots of techniques to try and I had a fantastic time playing.



This is the finished project [please forgive the background but I was using a blanket to try and keep it from sliding under it's own weight]. I had to make more bottles when I got home because the ones I made in the class were too bright.



I loved the colours of these but they just didn't work with the rest of the embellishments once everything was assembled.



I think these are much more in keeping with the rusty relic theme. The wire mesh was snipped into and textured with tissue and puff paint before we painted it.



On the right side is a 'rusted' wooden bird embellishment, some clay layered with metal leaf that was stretched for a crackle effect, an inset mini canvas and lots of brass charms.

The left has more rusted wood and frames etc but blogger is not playing and won't let me upload anymore photos.

Sara