Mixed-media Easter Egg by Kasia Salmanowicz

Hello,

Although there's still a lot of time left until Easter, I've already decided to make an Easter egg. It's different than usual, because it's a mixed-media one, full of textures with the addition of Clay elements and Finnabair moulds, which you're probably already familiar with.

As a base, I chose an egg with a bow made of HDF material, plus pieces of lace and fabric, and accessories from moulds – you can find the full list of products used at the end, so be sure to check it out and visit the Mixed Media Place store.

I chose four colors from the Liquid Acrylic Paint series, which blended beautifully with water. After they were completely dry, I bleached them thoroughly.

I invite you to watch my video tutorial, where you'll see all the steps.

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store:

Vintage-style tags by Kasia Salmanowicz

 Hello,

This time I made two vintage-style tags with a whole bunch of Finnabair products. Each of the projects is a composition full of structures and contrasts, made using the mixed media technique.

The base was two tags made of HDF material, which, due to their thickness, constitute a solid foundation for the project. I arranged layered compositions on them using various elements: Finnabair chipboards, old laces, castings from moulds and clay mass, and metal accessories - such as flowers and small details. These elements built the spatiality and character of the whole project.

I also reached for a structural paste, which gave additional texture and made the surface not completely flat. I glued the whole thing with Soft Matte Gel and Heavy Body Gel.

After building the composition, I dried the whole project thoroughly and then primed it with white gesso. Thanks to this, the surface was ready to receive the color. I reached for paints from the Liquid Acrylic Paint series and used three colors that smoothly interpenetrated. After they were completely dry, I moved on to the final stage - whitening, which allowed me to pull out the most protruding fragments of the composition and give the project depth. This is how the tag duet was created. 

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store:

Create What You Need canvas by Hadry

Hi Finnabair lovers!!!!

We continue to present the new sets of Liquid Acrylics and stencils designed by Anna.

This month it is the turn of Juicy Set, with basics but vibrant colors, Raspberry, Periwinkle and lime Green.

And the Perfect Grungy stencil set that I love!

Mixed media canvas with moulds, mechanicals and liquid acrylic.

You can see the details, the composition, the materials and the techniques that I have used in this video tutorial.

I hope you like it!!!

Hadry DC

Products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store: