I grew
up in the country and my family rarely went on vacations. We would sometimes
visit my Aunt Irene and Uncle Bob who lived in New Jersey. Their property must
have been near the ocean as I remember they had sand instead of soil in their
yard. They also had a bathroom that had “Naughty Mermaids” wallpaper in it,
with their breasts a showing. I was also raised a strict Baptist so that
bathroom always made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
I
don’t remember seeing the ocean until I was in college and spent time on the
beach then. I now live in Maryland and the ocean seems a lot closer, but it
does not entice me. I am a mountain person but do the love the beaches of the
New England Coastline and the Pacific Northwest, they seem more haunting and
less crowded. This is perfectly suited for an introvert like me.
My
partner and I enjoy going to antique stores looking for treasures that can be
added to my mixed media art pieces. These Wooden Coaster have been waiting for
an upgrade and are the inspiration for this instillation.
Supplies: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Artist Trading Coins,
Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Trading Coin Covers Under
The Sea, Found Sea Themed Wooden Coasters, Scraps of Sea Themed Papers like
Authentic Sea Maiden Collection, Scissors, Pencil, Weldbond, Damp Cloth,
Sandpaper Block, Glossy Accents, Paintbrush, Transparent Glitter, White Gesso,
Colored Pencils, Random Acrylic Paints, Metal Clips, Rubbing Alcohol, Light
Blue Alcohol Ink, Eyedropper, Hairspray
1. Take apart the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Artist Trading Coins, Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts-Trading Coin Covers Under The Sea.
2.
Use a Pencil
to trace GSLC Trading Coins unto Scraps
of Sea Themed Papers like Authentic Sea Maiden Collection. Then Cut with
scissors.
3.
Use Weldbond to glue paper to GSLC Trading Coins.
4.
If they are not a perfect fit a quick rub with a
damp cloth and a sandpaper block is an easy fix.
5.
Sometime when using the sandpaper block the paper
peels, this also can be used to your advantage and should cause no aggravation.
6.
Coat quickly with
Glassy Accents.
7.
While still wet
randomly sprinkle with transparent glitter.
8.
Use White Gesso to
lightly paint the GSLC Under the Sea Coin Covers.
9.
Randomly Color GSLC
Under the Sea Coin Covers with Colored pencils.
10. Add depth and detailing using random acrylic paints.
11. Glue the GSLC Under the Sea Coin Covers to the
prepared GSLC Artist Trading Coins using Weldbond.
12. Hold securely into place with metal clamps.
13. While they are drying use dry brush technique to add
patina to the Wooden Coasters, I used Green Gold and a Medium Grey Acrylic
Paints.
14. Glue prepared GSLC Trading Coins into Antiqued
Wooden Coasters, securing into place using the metal clamps.
15. Once completely dry I added Soft Touch Varnish and
One Step Crackle Finish to the coins to make them look like sea glass you might
find along the beach.
16. Once they are fully dry, I added a wash of diluted
blue alcohol ink to highlight the crackle.
17. I sealed everything with a quick coat of hairspray.
Some Final Thoughts.
I have found
solitude and solstice on both the beach and in the woods. For me it tends to do
with the amount of people at these locations. I would never intentionally go on
vacation to the beach in summertime nor would I go to any of the National Parks
at this time either. My soul is restored by time spent in nature and find
inspiration whenever I partake in its offerings. No matter your preference I
hope you find peace and joy wherever you find yourself as summer wanes into
Autumn.
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