Ink Stains: 2013 Technique Calendar - February - Faux Speckled Graniteware Enamel

Thursday, January 10, 2013

2013 Technique Calendar - February - Faux Speckled Graniteware Enamel

Today I wanted to share a technique that was inspired by our trips to antique malls and flea markets. I've actually got several techniques I'm working on all inspired by these trips but today I wanted to share ~ Faux Speckled Graniteware! Yes, those beautiful pieces of old enamel cookware in blues, reds and greens speckled in white! I just love them and they seem to be a real hit with collectors as you see it all over. I thought it would be fun to replicate that look with embossing powders!

Actually, while researching graniteware enamelware I found out that there are actually 3 different types all of which are defined by the way the colors are added to the base coat of enamel.

Mottled Ware ~ (usually grey)

Agateware Enamel -

Speckledware or Pepperedware Enamel ~

Anyway... here you go ~

2013 Technique Calendar

February

Faux Speckled Graniteware Enamel

Supplies:

Cardstock or Chipboard
Embossing Ink (clear)
Embossing Powder - Red, Blue, Green, etc.
White Embossing Powder - Coarse Grain works best - Ex. Ranger's Weathered White Antiquities EP
Heat Tool

Instructions:

1. Apply a generous amount of embossing ink to your cardstock/chipboard.

2. Sprinkle on the colored embossing powder of your choice. Since the most common speckled graniteware is blue that's what I'm using for this demonstration.

3. Heat the embossing powder to melt. You may need to sprinkle on a bit more ep after your initial coat to be sure you have a nice thick layer of color laid down.

4. Immediately after you melt the colored ep, sprinkle a bit of the white embossing powder directly onto the molten powder. The white ep should melt instantly but if not a quick shot with the heat tool will do the trick.