Found
this funky frame and painting at a junk/antique store and could see the
potential in it. You can find these frames everywhere and don't worry
if they are not perfect because we can fix that with cast objects. There
are basically three easy steps to change the look of the frame.
As
a mixed media artist, the hunt for these treasures it part of the joy
when I do a piece of art. The magic of art is the other part.
SUPPLIES
Creative Paperclay®
Black spray paint (Krylon)
Fondant molds
E6000 glue
I
have a large collection of fondant molds as well as silicone molds that
I have created. Depending on the piece of art or the time I have, I may
leave the paper clay in the mold until it has dried. If a piece has
delicate edges this is a great way for it to dry. It also prevents
warping. I keep a square of linoleum in my studio that I put my "wet"
cast objects to dry. They tend not warp when I put them on the linoleum.
Next,
I glued the cast pieces on to the frame with E6000. I like how fast it
sets up. When working on a painting there is so much waiting time for
paint or clay to dry. To spray the frame, I used a Krylon matte black.
Close up of section of the painted frame with cast objects.
Finished
painting collaged with part of the original painting an placed in the
updated frame. Not only fun but looks so much better than the original.
Now, wasn't that easy?
Dream in Color!
Darlene Olivia McElroy
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