Hi everyone, well I've had messy hands recently playing with the new PaprArtsy Infusions, I saw Leandra and Emma demo them at the Happy Stampers festival at Port Sunlight earlier this month. I've already shared a few 'plays' on instagram but thought I'd share a few more experiments and details with you here.
This was a happy accident. One of the ways you can use the infusions is to sprinkle them on and then brush over with a glaze which will seal them at the same time. I'd seen some lovely effects with pearl and metallic glaze. I had some left over infusions which had shaken on a piece of glossy card and thought I'd picked up pearl glaze, only when I started to paint with it did I think it looked a bit different...I'd picked up chalk fresco instead! Well I carried on, dried it and rather liked it.
Some gold stamping using a Sara Naumann Eclectica set made for a quick card.
I have used paint before to knock back a vibrant background and there's no reason you can't use it with infusions.
Watered down snowflake fresco brayered over the top.
Add some stamping with archival inks and you have a background.
Those of you who know me will be aware I love grunge paste, so here's a tag which when I shared before I hadn't quite finished, it needed some stitching. I've used a new favourite 'pebbles tied' stencil with the grunge paste.
A coat of fresco in chalk, once dry I sprinkled some sage and blackcurrant infusions spritzed with water and it was looking better.
Love the 'granules' effect
Quick sand back, like that some of the stamping underneath is peeking through.
Well that's the end of part 1 hope you'll come back soon for part 2, I'll be using 3D transparent gel next time.
Thanks as always for stopping by.
I like the happy accident too Ruth. The brayering over the top looks very effective too. Great playing with fabulous results. Xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces Ruth! love the effect of the wash to knock the colours back, something I tried last night expecting it to be totally ruined but it's a lovely alternative look. So many options with these little bottles of pretty powders. BTW ai have blue fingers, lol!
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Lesley Xx
Gorgeoous Ruth!
ReplyDeleteWow those are fantastic pices - Just UNIQUE!!!
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oxo Susi
Great experiments there Ruth, now eagerly awaiting part 2 xx
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous pieces!!!
ReplyDeleteLove both these pieces, will be back for more!
ReplyDeleteOoh, lovely - the effect of the gilding with the Infusions is really elegant and beautiful. Love that first one with the gold stamping. Altogether inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oooh! Lovely! All look fabulous! Lx
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing post, Ruth! Oh how I wish we still had trade shows here. Seems like all the LSS and conventions have died away (or moved to CA for CHA!) I could just pack up and come over - because seems like you are always enjoying a fabulous class or show. :) These are just beautiful and I adore the way you added the paint over the colors. Beautiful!!! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see ,the different ways of using the infusions, and how they react with other mediums, Ruth.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful golden stamping, and your two tags, worked over am both gorgeous !
Hugs from Dorthe
Wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the infusions and you've shown them off to perfection here Ruth ;)
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Donna xx
amazing effects - have just got my infusions - playtime awaits - will try some of these ideas! Thanks! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteWonderful effects with those infusions, each and every project looks fantastic! Love how you finished the tag in the end, it looks super!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful infusions artwork!! lovely effects and great tutorial. Thank you for shear, I have a go!! xx
ReplyDeleteLove all the projects. Great make over at the end wow :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial and you have managed to achieve amazing effects using those infusions! Each project looks fabulous and I love your happy accident! Thanks! Hugs! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth.. Seeing your link on the Patwits group yesterday, I had no time yet before to look at your gorgeous card and tag in details, and read you... What a great way of using your Infusions!!! Thanks for the tips and inspiration! Coco x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and tags Rurhx love the backgrounds you have created with the infusions.
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Annie x
Oh my Ruth! These are all fabulous! Can't wait to see how you use my new favourite - the 3D transparent gel!! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth, been busy and nearly missed out on these delights. Angela x
ReplyDeletehi ive found you via pinterest - did you add the fresco paint first then the infusions or viseversa ?I love the background
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, paint first then the infusions xx
Deletethank you - must have a go at this - have ordered the infusions - dont have fresco paints but do have distress paints so assume it will work the same - at least I hope so :)
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