StazOn and GlazOn Decorated Dog Tags

Above is the link to the project sheet for steps in creating the decorated dog tags.

Mixed Media: Sheet Metal and Glass

I apologize that the photo isn't very good on this one.  This started out as a jar of lemon curd (which made a very tasty birthday cake for my husband), and a piece of Imagine Crafts Sheet Metal (ATC size).
Jar: 
1.  Apply StazOn Cotton White (pad to clean jar) and set it aside to dry. 
2.  When dry, apply a very thin coat of GlazOn with an Ink Blusher and allow to dry. 
3.  Ink the birds nest stamp with StazOn Opaque Roasted Coffee; gently but firmly apply the jar to the    stamp (left face-up).  Repeat on each side of the jar.
4.  When stamped images are dry; apply another thin coat of GlazOn.
5.  Add colors, if desired, when dry (StazOn Saddle Brown, Mustard and Baby Blue/Cotton White).
6.  Add final layer of GlazOn after adding colors.  Allow a bit longer to dry with each application.

Sheet Metal:
1.  Tape the Sheet Metal to a sheet of scrap paper - covering the outer 4 edges (equal coverage if possible; this becomes the silver frame when finished).
2.  Apply StazOn Cotton White, pad to metal, to create the white background.
3.  When dry, apply a thin layer of GlazOn.  Allow to dry.
4.  Ink the Sparrow stamp with StazOn Opaque Roasted Coffee and stamp as desired on white background.  Allow to dry.
5.  Apply a thin layer of GlazOn and allow to dry.
6.  Color the bird using Brushstix and StazOn Mustard.  Apply StazOn Saddle Brown to the outer edges of the bird (it will blend a little - since GlazOn is not used between the two colors) and over the wings.
7.  When dry, apply a final coat of GlazOn.
8.  Punch small holes with Cropodile to make holes to slide the wire through.
9.  Apply beads to wire as desired for decoration and mold the wire around the jar; attach to other side of Sheet Metal.
10.  Add your favorite wildflowers and enjoy!

 Mixed Media.... the two words alone can conjure up many mental pictures for me. But I'll start my parade of mixed media with the image above. It's a wooden box that I received as a challenge. It came with 2 metal pieces; a long embossed strip and a 3 dimensional flower with a screw post attached. Both metal pieces were shabby silver in color.


I enjoyed the process of adding color and trying to give it a little personality. I'll be working on the tutorial for the box and will try to finish it soon (inbetween working to launch our new website - and preparing for the Summer CHA show)... I'd love to hear if you've been working with wooden boxes - and how you might have transformed or embellished them!

Simply and sincerly,

Susan