so here goes....
Lingering Memories of the Sea
Supplies:
Artists Spackle
Game Board
Dye Mists
Faux Mini Pearl Strand
Shells, Sea Glass, Sand, Etc.
Mini Bottle
Mesh
Photos or Collage Images
Sea/Ocean Ephemera (map, travel brochures, match book, etc.)
Picture Hanger (I have a canvas one with a hole in it that just sticks to the back)
Sand Paper
Instructions:
1. Then first thing you're going to need to do is to cut your gameboard down to the desired size. My board is 7x9"...You can make yours larger or smaller as needed.
3. It's time to start applying the Artist Spackle. Since I'm going to be using quite a bit I glop it on to begin with and spread it around as needed. This particular spackle is sticky so I like to wet it down with a few spritzes of water. I think it's more manageable that way.
You can add additional spackle to the board if needed.
At this point I decided I wanted a thicker layer of spackle in the lower left and upper right hand corners so I scrapped a nice oval in the center of the board where my photos will go and built up these two areas. If you want an even layer of spackle then just go ahead and add more spackle where you'd like to add your shells and such.
7. Take the paint brush and go back in and add additional spackle if needed and paint over all of your sea goodness... just like the pearls, we don't need to see the piece in full color, we're just going for the texture and design of it. (color comes later).
By this time your board is going to be very heavy with wet spackle. You are going to have to let the spackle dry several hours if not overnight before we can move on. This is a good spot to pick it back up tomorrow.
P.s... Please be sure your board is drying somewhere safe...away from wandering kitty feet!! Don't ask me how I know ;) LOL!!!
Till then ~ enjoy the day!
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