Wasn't that a mouthful! I often peruse the aisles of the Dollar Store (yes, the Dollar Store) actually LOOKING for "fortunate discoveries". The inventory ar the Dollar Store is constantly changing - so there is always something new for your consideration. One thing that I keep my eye out for is "unlikely substrates" - items that can be used as substrates for my mixed media art creations.
Today I found shrink-wrapped pictures of flowers glued on 1/4 inch pressed board substrates. Each picture measures 7 inches by 9 inches. The back of each picture included the hardware to hang the picture. The flowers were pretty, but not anything that I would display in my home (let's just leave it at that...smiles). But the sturdy substrate that was used makes the pictures excellent (and economical) substrates for mixed media! Added bonus - it's ready for hanging! This what I did...
- Removed the shrinkwrap
- Sanded the picture surface to remove the glossy surface and prepare it to "grab" the media
- Glued miscellaneous papers from my paper stash onto the substrate using Golden Matte Gel
- Allowed papers to dry
- Added a wash of white Gesso
- Et voila! A sturdy, economical background ready to hold my next mixed media creation
Look what a buck can get you! I bet I know where you're going this weekend! Have fun!
Stay Creative!
Lezlei
1 comment:
Good idea..Once I found these metal pictures ready to hang at the dollar store...would not hang in my house either, but I was able to prep and paint on them and make them my own...good to drop by the dollar stores now and then and see what you can find :)
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