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Monday, 5 October 2015

Beeswax Playtime



Hi, I really don't want to neglect this little blog - again, but I'm trying to catch up and work ahead with DT projects and I'm also doing a little online 'thing' which I will tell you about shortly,  so I am showing a little experiment I tried a while ago after doing the Melt Pot workshop with Hels Sheridan,  it has been on my desk for quite a while as it was something I enjoyed doing, but wasn't too sure if I should show, but as they say, warts and all!!
I started with a piece of  6" x 4" greyboard, covered it with a piece of pattered canvas paper and a thin coat of gesso.
I used beeswax to add a piece of torn napkin,  my lady was stamped onto a piece of tissue and torn to fit before adding with more beeswax, I also added some tissue music. Everything was given another coat of beeswax before stamping into the hot beeswax corners. A little brushing with  Bronze Perfect Pearls gives it a gorgeous sheen, but made it a nightmare to photo!
I am entering this at:
 Love to Create - Anything Mixed Media
 The Craft Barn - People
 That Craft Place - Anything Mixed Media
 Altered Eclectics - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting, have a good week,
Avril xx
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29 comments:

  1. brenda5 October 2015 at 16:31

    This is a real stunning piece of artwork Avril, I have never tried using beeswax but it might be time to put that right.

    B x

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  2. sirkkis5 October 2015 at 17:13

    Really gorgeous canvas (?). I especially love the woman image, it looks so, so beautiful. Great technique and you did it pefectly.
    Have a wonderful week xx

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  3. Valerie-Jael5 October 2015 at 17:22

    It's gorgeous, love it. Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Shilpa Nagaonkar5 October 2015 at 17:52

    Beautiful piece of art, love it!!

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  5. Sue Marrazzo Fine Art5 October 2015 at 18:27

    LOVELY work!

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  6. chrissie5 October 2015 at 19:52

    A very beautiful project with amazing ideas I have never heard of before

    Love Chrissie xx

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  7. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries5 October 2015 at 20:01

    Such a lovely result Avril....great play with the bees wax!
    Greetings, Alie

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  8. Fliss5 October 2015 at 21:16

    This is so beautiful Avril and gorgeous in detail too.
    Fliss xx

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  9. Meggymay5 October 2015 at 22:21

    A gorgeous piece Avril, the texture, colours details look awesome.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. Mona Pendleton5 October 2015 at 23:37

    Wow Avril! This is gorgeous! Sounds like a fun class with Hels!

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  11. Sandra Wright.6 October 2015 at 02:59

    Wow...absolutely stunning Avril..x

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  12. Linda6 October 2015 at 08:50

    WOW! What a stunning canvas. I've never used the beeswax technique maybe I should give I a go x

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  13. Shirley6 October 2015 at 10:21

    Not sure why you were reticent about showing this gorgeous piece Avril as it is a stunner. You have used every technique that I love and displayed the artwork beautifully. Lucky you going to a Hels workshop.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  14. pearshapedcrafting6 October 2015 at 15:13

    This really is stunning Avril! The beeswax does give such a lovely effect - you have made me want to get mine warmed up. Chrisx

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  15. Sandy6 October 2015 at 15:31

    What warts!!!! We are our own worst critics you know.
    I do hope that you do keep using these techniques. The minute I saw it I knew I liked it --- wonderful. It is more than just saying pretty - it has a lot of depth. Even seeing it this way makes me want to touch it!!!!
    Sandy xx

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  16. froebelsternchen6 October 2015 at 17:02

    Gosh! This is just AMAZING Avril!
    oxo
    Susi

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  17. Desire Fourie6 October 2015 at 17:58

    I am not spotting any warts at all. Its a gorgeous vintage mixed media creation.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  18. Pia S6 October 2015 at 20:21

    This is such a beauty, love this vintage piece of art. Well done!

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  19. Terry7 October 2015 at 00:08

    I have yet to play with beeswax and after looking at this gorgeous work of art, I must give it a try! Love this! Hugs!

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  20. Sandma's Handmade Cards7 October 2015 at 10:05

    This is a fabulous piece of artwork Avril, absolutely stunning. I just love everything about it and it makes me realize that I need to start experimenting and being much more adventurous in my card making. Great inspiration, thank you x

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  21. Mrs A.8 October 2015 at 00:04

    This is gorgeous. That beeswax looks amazing. Your making me want to go out and buy a mlt pot. Hugs Mrs A.

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  22. Words and Pictures8 October 2015 at 11:37

    So glad you decided to share this, Avril - I think it's absolutely beautiful. There's something about beeswax which just gives everything a really special softness and beauty.
    Alison xx

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  23. Craftyfield11 October 2015 at 12:57

    This gorgeous Avril, I didn't see any warts it just looks distressed and Vintage. Not sure I should be allowed near melted wax but I would love to play with it!

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  24. buterfliecrafter12 October 2015 at 09:18

    amazing work of art

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  25. Elaine aka Ellapu12 October 2015 at 17:01

    WOWSERS - Thank you for sharing with us over at Altered Eclectics this month and hope to see you again in future challenges.

    Handcrafted by Ellapu
    Mother Hen for Altered Eclectics
    Mother Hen for Eclectic Ellapu
    DT Rhedd's Creative Spirit
    DT The Mirror Crack'd
    DT Anything but a Card

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  26. Jane12 October 2015 at 20:18

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for joining in The Craft Barn Challenge.
    Jane x

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  27. Katie14 October 2015 at 23:06

    Beautiful work and would love to see more of your creations. Thank you for sharing with That Craft Place

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  28. SewPaperPaint16 October 2015 at 18:29

    This is so very gorgeous! Beautifully done!

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  29. Rocky23 October 2015 at 21:53

    This is SO pretty, the beeswax looks amazing. Can't see any warts though, just a lovely picture. Thank you for sharing it with us at Altered Eclectics.

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