Paint effect week: tag art

Hi, 
This week we are going to talk about the different effects you can get with paints. 
Paints have become increasingly popular and we thought that a week about paints might be interesting for those who are just starting to use them... and maybe for the more advanced crafters out there... 


So we start off with Isa'sArt and a gorgeous distressed tag. Easy technique but SO effective. Hope you like it ;)

I started with a layer of gesso (this is to protect my tag and it also give a nice texture), then I added a bit of paint (turquoise and red: such a wonderful vintage combination!), and finally, a few ink stains

I finished it off by sanding and adding a bit of brown ink...  et voilà :)

Tim Holtz Alterations: Movers & Shapers large die - Tag & book plates + gears

Oxford Impressions stamp: Steampunk works 

Crafty Individuals stamp- CI 305

Black Versafine ink, 

Distress inks black and walnut, 

Alcohol inks

Americana paint: Indian turquoise, Deep burgundy

Aquamarker pen Sepia, black

Rub-ons silver and red Set 1 (white)