Saturday, January 12, 2013

My Adventure Into Metals

Well first off, ya'll will be happy to know my slug fest is over. Still playing catch up but finally making some progress.

Everyone who knows me knows I luv angels. Maybe it stems from my Catholic faith, but I truly believe in their presence. As I mentioned last week, I ordered some metal angel wings from http://www.decorsteals.com Here is a photo of the back side as I forgot to take a picture of the front...


When I purchased them I knew I wanted some type of metal sheen to the wings. So I went to my fav store, Hobby Lobby, and bought deep bronze, black and white metallic craft paints. Here's a photo of the bronze color on another project...teaser for Kim...as I once again forgot to take a photo...


I wanted to tone down the color, so I decided to do a white metallic wash to add sheen and mute the color a bit. I did remember to take a photo of this part...amazing...isn't it...


I wanted to add a little definition, so then I did a black metallic wash...


I was finally pleased with the look. Ya'll know I luv bling and I wanted to add an elegant touch. So I topped it off with a beautiful brooch from http://www.etsy.com/shop//TheButtonSmith Here's pics of a close up of the brooch which also shows the color of the wings beautifully and the finished project...



So what do you all think??? Would luv to hear your comments...I think...






18 comments:

  1. Are you serious? You just HAD to put that teaser on here for me, didn't you??? It's so close-up...I want another pic!
    Well, I must say that the wings turned out beautifully. I really like the color that you did, and that extra bling in the center is great!
    ~Kim
    PS - Thanks for joining and linking up at Meet & Greet! =0)

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    1. Hey there Kim! I'll be posting that project next week. Ya know I had to do it...

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  2. Anne Marie, thank you for following Carole's Chatter Blog Tips. You might also be interested in my main blog Carole's Chatter. I have followed you right back. Have a super week.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Carole and following my blog. Have a great week ahead.

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  3. Hi Anne Marie, those angels wings look amazing - you really made them sparkle!
    Thanks for following my blog, and inviting me to yours - I'm following yours too now :-)

    Michele

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    1. Hey Michele,
      Thanks for stopping by blog. I truly had fun making the angel wings...thanks for the compliment on my newest project. Can't wait to hang them up. Looking forward to reading more of your posts.

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  4. They're gorgeous! Perhaps your little sister would like a pair!! :)

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    1. I have a smaller pair of wings coming and have already purchased a brooch. Hmmm...

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  5. beautiful change! I found you through the blog hop!
    -Bethany
    http://eatemup121.blogspot.com/

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  6. They look wonderful! :)

    Visiting from the Meet & Greet Blog Hop! :) Have a great weekend!

    -Alicia
    http://ownsomethingawesome.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for visiting my blog. Finally gonna hang the angel wings today.

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  7. New follower from the blog hop!

    So impressive how you transformed those wings. I love the effect of the white metallic wash!

    All the best,
    Holly

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    1. Morning Holly. Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I got the angel wings up now and just luv the way they look. Thanks for your comments on the wings.

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  8. The wings are very pretty! I'm always so amazed at artisans who work with raw materials!

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    1. Hello Jesi, thanks so much for your comments on the wings. I had fun trying it for the first time.

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  9. I love the wings! They are gorgeous! Your blog is awesome. Your newest follower. :)

    Kathy @ lifeonlakeshoredrive.com

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    1. Hey Kathy, thanks for your lovely comments on my project and blog. So glad you came by and for following.

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