Monday 28 March 2016

Modroc Hearts

Over on the Paperartsy blog at the moment is a topic that is slightly alien to me. Powertex is on the shelf but need a few bits to go with it before I play........so, I decided to do a piece using Modroc.
This is also a new medium for me, but enjoyed the experience.

First, I cut a small piece of heavy card 6"x4", and used 2 layers of modroc , overlapping the edges. I wet it briefly in warm water and pressed it onto the card. I didn't smooth it too much as I like the weave texture.
I cut a small piece of modroc and covered a wooden heart shape.I  pressed some twine with bows into it while still wet.
When it was dry, I stamped Hearts from Emma Godfrey's EEG13, added a bit of dictionary, a little script and aged it with fresco Roast and Vintage photo distress ink.


Next, I melted beeswax and applied it to parts of the surface.....I remelted with my heat gun and pressed some flowery sequins into the surface.
I scratched into the surface and added more french Roast to emphasise the scratches.
To finish, I added a lacy "skirt" and created a rosette with a vintage shell button and assorted ribbon. 


Here is a close up showing some texture! 


I am thinking of making a wedding card similar to this for some lovely friends of mine. 
I am entering this into the Paperartsy challenge.



14 comments:

  1. I've never used Modroc but it looks fab! I reckon it will make a really lovely wedding card, too.

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  2. This is really pretty Hazel, I love your ribbons xx

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  3. Wonderful range of texture on this, Hazel. I love that you included the beeswax. I'm very keen to try this! This would make a brilliant shabby chic wedding card, I think. xx

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  4. This is really soft and lovely, hazel,

    Lucy x

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  5. This looks amazing Hazel such fabulous textures and gorgeous neutral colour palette. Your experiments have produced a fantastic piece of art.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  6. Love the texture on the modroc, and the beeswax adds another dimention. Smashing creation Hazel.
    Bryan.

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  7. oh this is very very pretty Hazel..I love your choice of colours and the wax finishes it off nicely xx

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  8. Totally gorgeous - I adore the lace and the row of little bows, they are so pretty. I am not going down the Powertex route - I daren't try anything that needs more investment at the moment, but I'm very impressed with your creation, and I'm definitely tempted!

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  9. Love the soft colours and dreamy beeswax texture - how lovely. I've got some Powertex, but mainly so I can try to make some dollshouse dolls over the summer... we'll see!
    Alison x

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  10. fab texture - would make a lovely wedding card x

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  11. I've never used Modroc but I'm sorely tempted after seeing this Hazel. It's beautiful and I love how you used wax with it too. What a wonderful unique card this is going to make.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  12. What fabulous texture! Love your the way this product worked on your gorgeous collage. <3

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