The theme at Gothic Arches is stars this week.The faux metal look on the the frame of my arch was created using a technique described in the December issue of the UK publication "Craft Stamper". It is metallic card, embossed with the help of a cuttlebug folder and then painted with a dark colour of acrylic paint which is rubbed into the relief created in the embossing process. Before drying most of it is then rubbed off to create the look of old metal.
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ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love your frame and what a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI was wandering how you got this done so fast and then I realized that this week's them was already up there!
Wow Astrid Dein Bogen ist ein Traum. So wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteZauberhafter und reizender Bogen, liebe Astrid! Wunderschön kreiert!
ReplyDeleteit's fantastoc Astrid!! love the frame!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, romatic and dreamy Astrid.
ReplyDeleteWonderful arch, Astrid! The frame is great!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Astrid, that faux metal look arch is unbelieveale! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Arch... love the 'metal' border.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful metal frame and what a amazing image.
ReplyDeleteAstrid, this is gorgeous!!! I love the textures you acheived, and the muted colors are beautiful! Excellent arch!!! ~Lori
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful. I too had a go at that technique after seeing it in Craft Stamper - isn't it realistic, I love it.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you used the emossed look...adds to the over all effect you have created here.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done...love the metal work and the image! GREAT!
ReplyDeleteLoved your stars ,Loved the look of metal cool technique!
ReplyDeleteI love the arch technique, and the interior is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
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ReplyDeleteAstrid, for some annoying reason, I am unable to comment on your blog from home so I'm being bad and doing so on a break at work because I really wanted to tell you that I think this piece is stunning. It has the look of an old cathedral and with it a sense of reverence. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, this is absolutely stunning, I just love the texture of it all and the soft colors :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous arch! :)
ReplyDeletelove the image and embossing! brlliant design and collage work!
ReplyDeleteWow I love your arch !! The embossing and the angel are wonderful..
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning Astrid, so beautiful !
ReplyDeleteyour metalwork frame is a triumph!
Wow Astrid, your arch is absolutely gorgeous!! love the frame you've created it's a work of art!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Oh astrid what a beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely Christmas Astrid....and a Happy New Year to you too. The arch is beautiful...fantastic embossing work!
ReplyDeleteAnge x