Sunday, 14 October 2012

Look what I did!!!

See this is what I do to keep myself out of mischief at the weekends! Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend an Andy Skinner workshop with the seriously bonkers Siobhan Brignull (aka Essex Gal) and this is what we made.


I know it's not my usual thing, but I really do like it. The class was technique rich and I'm pleased to say that I'm no longer afraid of doing an image transfer onto wood and can finally create convincing rust!!! The only thing that didn't go to plan on this project was the cracking, which I suspect was more to do with me than the product ;D However, I have to say the lack of cracking has led to a "happy accident" - I added more of the cracking solution and did indeed get more ultra fine cracks, but if you look closely it also created a rather fantastic pitting effect!

Thanks for stopping by.

Claire x

I'd like to enter this project into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Rustification (sorry guys you must be sick of seeing these by now!)
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20 comments:

  1. Fliss14 October 2012 at 14:54

    Hi Claire, this is gorgeous and looks totally amazing. Love the colours and rusty effect and the angel is stunning.
    Just saw Siobhan's creation pop up too as I know her from the Trimcraft forum I was on until I had my blog.
    Glad to hear you had a great time.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  2. Carmen 14 October 2012 at 15:02

    Absolutely gorgeous Claire. Am so jealous - really want to do a Andy Skinner workshop! Love your rustification :D

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  3. Doreen14 October 2012 at 15:27

    This is fabulous Claire,love the angel...just a beautiful piece of work.xxx

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  4. Tammy14 October 2012 at 17:06

    Absolutely amazing Claire! Looks like its hundreds of years old!

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  5. Misty's14 October 2012 at 18:03

    Stunning wall hanging! Love the shape xx

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  6. Vicky14 October 2012 at 18:45

    This is fantastic hun...I love it...:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  7. Sarah14 October 2012 at 19:18

    Wow, this is amazing, it looks so old, you are so clever x

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  8. Clare14 October 2012 at 19:27

    Wow this is amazing Claire. I'm so glad that you got to the Andy Skinner workshop as know how much you have been looking forward to it. Hope you are ok. Hugs Clare xxx

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  9. Siobhan Brignull14 October 2012 at 20:43

    Bonkers .. . . right back at you SxG !!!!

    Love the pitting effect, I forget to sort out a rusty key for mine, oh well it can go on the to-do list.

    Defn have to do it again, prob the new year now. . mwah

    ExG

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  10. Candy C14 October 2012 at 23:46

    I love your Andy Skinner piece! Your "rusted" top looks fantastic! Don't you just LOVE his techniques? Your piece is very lovely and one you should be proud of. Thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  11. Andy Skinner15 October 2012 at 09:24

    It's great to see your piece finished Claire, It looks fantastic!

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  12. Nicky Stevenson15 October 2012 at 10:32

    Love rusty and crackled effects and this looks fab. Great to learn some more fabulous techniques that you can now do. x

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  13. Anna-Karin15 October 2012 at 15:05

    Fabulous piece! The rusty top looks great. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  14. Helen16 October 2012 at 12:09

    Really enjoy going to class and learning new techniques (or sometimes old ones long forgotten). Sounds like you had a great time.

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  15. cheryl16 October 2012 at 16:13

    oh wow hun this looks amazing oh I just love love this fantastic work hugs Cherylxxxx

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  16. Von16 October 2012 at 21:35

    It really was a great day :) and the pitted look to yours
    Von ☺

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  17. Vicky17 October 2012 at 09:12

    Oh sweetie this is sooooooo awesome & yes its different but thats what makes it even more awesome!! I love the old kinda rustic feel to it......its fab!!

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  18. FerrellGraph-x18 October 2012 at 01:35

    Yep, I'd say you nailed rust! Fabulous job!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  19. Jane Wetzel18 October 2012 at 13:52

    Claire! this is so cool! absolutely love it and the tag below is gorgeous too :)

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  20. Sue19 October 2012 at 08:22

    This really is gorgeous Claire, it looks so old, and I love the crackling. Sue x

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