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Post by happymomma on Jul 18, 2015 13:42:05 GMT
I've taken a few canvas acrylic painting workshops and have been loving it. Ive decided to do some creating on my own. I have blank canvases, paint, etc. but I want to do a mixed media collage. We are Harley riders so I plan to incorporate the black and orange colors into my painting but would also like to add some dimensional elements, for example a piece of chain, leather patch, etc. To those of you who've done this type of art, what type of adhesive do you use to attach such things? I'm totally clueless but I thought about hot glue? The problem with that might be that it could show through the links of the chain and so on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. P.S. Just to get this out of the way...I am aware that Harley Davidson is super stringent on their copyright and logo trademark rights and understandably so. I'm making this for my husband and if it turns out well for some of our riding friends as gifts. Not to sell.  |
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 18, 2015 13:47:23 GMT
I have used Scotch quick dry to adhere metal keys and things to some I've done. It dries clear but slightly shiny. Or if I'm worried it too heavy, I've used a thin wire and just poke it thru the canvas and twist on the back side.
eta-- I have some Harley stickers and scrap stuff I would give you if you pm me your address. Even a 8x8 pink Harley album if you want it.
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Post by happymomma on Jul 18, 2015 13:50:52 GMT
Great idea on the wire! And thanks for the adhesive recommendation.
I love this place. It's better than Google!
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Post by Patter on Jul 18, 2015 14:43:11 GMT
For everything metal, I attach with Glossy Accents. It always holds very well for me. I usually glue the piece down then let it dry with a piece of granite on top but for a canvas you won't be able to do that. Also, if you canvas does not have gesso already applied, you may want to do that first before adding your paint. Have fun!
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Post by happymomma on Jul 18, 2015 14:53:04 GMT
Hmm. Not sure what gesso is so I will look that up. Also, what do you clean the brushes with? I've got a few things to learn before I even start it seems.
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Post by scrapnatya on Jul 18, 2015 14:56:14 GMT
There's an adhesive called Beacon 3-in-1
I use it for anything not paper on mixed media projects. Michael's sells it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2015 15:12:12 GMT
I use matte gel for all mixed media adhesives. It's an acrylic medium, and is archival. I don't trust Mod Podge as it remains water soluble and gets a bit sticky sometimes.
For clean up, just water is fine for all water-based media, like acrylics.
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Post by happymomma on Jul 18, 2015 17:13:23 GMT
Thanks ladies! You're always so helpful here!
By the way, I'd love to see some of your mixed media projects if you'd care to share them here!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2015 17:17:56 GMT
Oh.. and in case you didn't find out what gesso is... it is an acrylic medium that is used to prep surfaces for painting. It "seals" canvases and adds tooth, so the paint grips well and doesn't bleed into the canvas. I also use it to prep things like book pages or book covers. I have some mixed media projects on my blog, but they are mini albums and scrapbook pages: my mixed media |
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Post by Patter on Jul 18, 2015 19:58:54 GMT
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Post by Patter on Jul 18, 2015 20:00:44 GMT
Oh and you can see some of my mixed media projects here. There is a mix of playing cards, Bible pages, scrapbook pages, journal pages, etc. I have done one canvas, and for me, I don't care for them. But with that said I paint on canvas fabric a lot too. Love doing that! triplethescraps.blogspot.com/search/label/Mixed%20Media |
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 18, 2015 20:06:11 GMT
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Post by happymomma on Jul 18, 2015 21:28:47 GMT
Oh.. and in case you didn't find out what gesso is... it is an acrylic medium that is used to prep surfaces for painting. It "seals" canvases and adds tooth, so the paint grips well and doesn't bleed into the canvas. I also use it to prep things like book pages or book covers. I have some mixed media projects on my blog, but they are mini albums and scrapbook pages: my mixed mediaI took a look at the packaging on my canvases and it said triple treated with acrylic gesso so I guess I'm all good there. I can't wait to take a peek at the links you ladies have shared of your projects! |
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Post by Zee on Jul 18, 2015 21:31:31 GMT
E6000 is my favorite craft adhesive for chunky items like that. You can get it at Michael's and, usually, Wal-Mart.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jul 18, 2015 21:32:32 GMT
Glossy accents for gluing metal!
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Post by happymomma on Jul 20, 2015 14:33:09 GMT
Made my shopping list! I loved looking at your projects so thanks for sharing!
I'm not really good at anything but I'm happy to have found something I enjoy and can do at home since I don't get out much.
Hopefully I'll get better as I go.
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Post by jonda1974 on Jul 20, 2015 15:58:48 GMT
I keep Gesso on hand for all of my Mixed media, as well as Matte Gel. (you can also use these to do photo transfers from an inkjet printer as well on to canvas). Even with my canvas that has gesso pre-applied, I like to use it, because it can add depth to the canvas. It dries firm and can allow you to create movement and paint strokes, and even peaks and valleys along the canvas. I also like E6000 for basically any adhering, but definitely using thin wire for heavier objects is a great way to go. I actually did a canvas on canvas before and E6000 along with the gel held it in place perfectly.
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Post by happymomma on Jul 21, 2015 13:33:03 GMT
I bought the E6000 because of my list of ideas I wrote down from here that's the only one they had at my Joanns.
Now...I need the brand name of some good brushes. I tried two different brands and each of them was crappy. Bristles falling out and sticking to the canvas. Ugh.
I did see a set by Martha Stewart that I should have grabbed but it didn't have any large size to do the background with.
I may have to order online as shopping in our small town is limited.
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 21, 2015 15:17:04 GMT
Wow!!! Your kitchen project is so inspiring, I almost forgot to look at canvases! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2015 15:42:35 GMT
I bought the E6000 because of my list of ideas I wrote down from here that's the only one they had at my Joanns. Now...I need the brand name of some good brushes. I tried two different brands and each of them was crappy. Bristles falling out and sticking to the canvas. Ugh. I did see a set by Martha Stewart that I should have grabbed but it didn't have any large size to do the background with. I may have to order online as shopping in our small town is limited. New brushes lose bristles. It is just a fact of art life. You can minimize it a bit by using a painting motion on newspaper, paper towels or even a dry canvas with no paint to get the loose ones to migrate out. Go for a higher end (price wise) I can't think of my favorite brand right now. I'll have to look later... Older brushes will also shed bristles as they weaken from the stress of being repeatedly bent back and forth or from the effects of paints and cleaners, or lack of good cleaning. |
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Post by Patter on Jul 21, 2015 15:49:47 GMT
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Post by happymomma on Jul 21, 2015 17:26:32 GMT
Hmm. Ok, so there's no way around bristle loss at least on new brushes. It's not a huge issue on this project because it's just the background so far and some of it will be covered up with other elements and also the hairs just give it texture but I'd be upset if I was doing a different painting.
I'll use the tips given above to try to break them in first. I did go with the more expensive individual brushes last night after the first go round the night before with ones I'd gotten in a packaged set.
I'll check out your suggestion Patter.
Thanks to all. What I thought was going to be fun and easy is turning out to be a bit more frustrating than I imagined, lol. I won't give up though. I want to do this.
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