Sunday, January 20, 2013

Crackle embossing paste

I recently picked up a jar of Dreamweaver's Crackle Embossing Paste.  Yesterday I finally found the time to try it out.  The instructions say to layer it over the flat black embossing paste.  Was that really necessary or could I use gesso or acrylic paint?  How would it affect the size of the cracks?



I found I didn't have to use the black embossing paste but it did seem to make larger cracks.  Using the CEP over white gesso gave me very small cracks and they appeared to be non-existent until I applied color.  Over the black gesso gave me the same very small cracks but you could see the black coming through.

The flower used Studio 490's white embossing paste (made by Dreamweaver's).  Once dry I put the stencil back in place.  Over that I placed some drywall mesh tape and colored over it using distress markers.  It kind of gives it a cross-stitched appearance.  This technique can be found on the Dreamweaver's site I believe.  I learned about it in a Dreamweaver's class a number of years ago.

The large heart and flower stencils are from Studio 490 while I created my own stencil using Tim Holtz's  Sizzix mini dies of the cameo people.

So Studio 490 is now offering gold and silver embossing pastes along with the white and black.  I hope to schedule another play day just for them real soon.

Medical update on my husband...he does have Stage 3B lung cancer.  The plan is to start chemo and radiation about Feb. 4Along the way will be plenty of tests and office visits to see if the treatment plan needs to be altered.  Again, I thank you for your support...I can't imagine walking this path by myself.

9 comments:

  1. Really like your crackle paste experiments, and I hope you find your crafting supports you in the days and weeks ahead. Sending cyber hugs of support from the UK too.

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  2. Love this post- the crackle paste looks like a lot of fun to create with. So sorry to hear of your husband's health issues- and I will pray for a positive outcome! My BIL was recently dx with lung cancer, and had a good report at his last visit. {HUGS} from cyberspace!

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  3. praying for you both.....

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  4. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. It's a tough road, but your husband is lucky to have you by his side. He will need you more that he knows.

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  5. Aha! THANK YOU so much for posting your results! Looks like the black acrylic paint will work pretty good..I'll be anxious to get some and try it! Great idea to keep the samples around for future reference! And, my best to you and Walt!

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  6. Very cool post, Susan. Interesting results with your crackle experiments! Thanks for sharing! <3 Candy

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  7. Susan,
    Thanks for the Crackle results. Keeping you and Hubby in my prayers.
    Gail in Oklahoma

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  8. Cool...never seen the crackle! Wendy needs to have some of that too...lol! Love the look here...gorgeous!

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  9. Amazing your creative streak. You are one strong lady.

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