Sunday, 29 March 2015

Alteration For DecoArt Mixed Media Blog

Hi everyone. Thought I'd share a post of mine which has been featured on the DecoArt Mixed Media Blog. Of all the strangest things, it features the alteration of a teapot! I just kept looking at this old teapot and thinking 'it should go in the bin' - but on the other hand I kept thinking 'I could do something with that'. Needless to say, I eventually got round to it and here are the results: 

Completed transformation.
Teapot in its original condition including large chip and crack.
Teapot is given two coats of Multi Surface Paint to prime it.


Die cut swirls from grungeboard, die cut leaves from grungepaper and half pearls are stuck into position.

The teapot is now given two coats of DecoArt Titan Buff fluid acrylic.

Die cut swirls leaves and half pearls are coloured with a mix of Green Gold fluid acrylic & Gold metallic acrylic.

 Areas of the teapot are roughly dry brushed with Raw Umber fluid acrylic.

 Detail image of dry brushwork on spout.

DecoArt Media line products used to antique the teapot.

 The teapot is covered with crackle glaze.

 Detail showing raw umber fluid acrylic in cracks of the dried glaze.

 The blue/green tone is achieved by coating the teapot with Patina Antiquing Cream which is wiped away using a baby wipe.

Metallic gold is added to the rim of the pot over the crackle glaze.
Lid knob detail image.
Teapot handle detail image.
Spout detail image.

 Rim of spout with additional gold acrylic added. Note the glaze extends inside the spout.

Hope you like the transformation. I hate tea myself but there are some gorgeous antique teapots around which always attract my attention - this is one project which I will keep! Thanks for visiting.


Further news: I am going to show my work at Mixed Media World thanks to Donna of Inky And Quirky who gave me a heads up that they currently have a challenge going on that this piece would fit. It must eons since I last entered a challenge so I thought it would be fun to go over and have a look at MMW. Loads of inspiring art being shown both by the DT and the entries - amazing!




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17 comments:

  1. Astrid Maclean29 March 2015 at 12:35

    Wow, wow, wow, absolutely brilliant!!! What an amazing transformation, that Patina Antiquing cream just gives such a gorgeous colour tone to it all, and of course the crackle glaze never fails to disappoint. Really, really stunning, - no wonder you are hanging on to this one Julia! Oh and great step by step photos too!

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  2. massofhair29 March 2015 at 14:52

    WOW Julia what an amazing transformation of your tea pot. Sensational embellies and colours, the Patina is just exquisite:-) xxx

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  3. Inky and Quirky Designs29 March 2015 at 16:11

    Wow,love the colours and textures on this Julia,beautifully done.
    There's no reason why you can't enter this for the MMW challenge ;)
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  4. Unknown29 March 2015 at 17:36

    From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan!! What wonderful work!

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  5. craftytrog29 March 2015 at 17:55

    A fabulous transformation Julia! It's beautiful! xxx

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  6. Lys29 March 2015 at 18:00

    I have nearly the same tea pot! I should try, now you perfectly showed what it could turn out in your talented hands!

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  7. Deb29 March 2015 at 20:25

    That is so beautiful, what an amazing transformation! Truly a work of art, thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous 'new' teapot and these great techniques.

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  8. Redanne29 March 2015 at 20:34

    I absolutely loved this when I saw it on DecoArt blog Julia and it is lovely to see it again here. A wonderful transformation into a beautiful work of art! Hugs, Anne xx

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  9. Meggymay29 March 2015 at 21:21

    Wow, an amazing project, it looks stunning, an antique of the future.
    Yvonne xx

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  10. Words and Pictures29 March 2015 at 22:03

    Simply stunning, Julia - I'm bowled over. Glorious crackle, as ever... a really inspired and inspiring piece of altered art.
    Alison xx

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  11. Suzanne Sears30 March 2015 at 01:50

    When you say to "stick on" the grungeboard swirls, do you mean as in gluing them? If so what glue are you using ? This is a wonderful project and your steps are very clear. I can see doing this to vases from the thrift store. Always looking for a unique gift. Voila !

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  12. Rupa Swaminathan30 March 2015 at 02:41

    Oh Julia,this is stunning! I am a Tea lover and this just a lovely tribute to all tea lovers...would love to have one, lol! I love the use of die cuts here and the antiqoe look with the cracks is just perfect. So PRICELESS, love it!

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  13. hazel30 March 2015 at 10:16

    What an amazing transformation, it's gorgeous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  14. Cocofolies30 March 2015 at 14:59

    Wow Julia, a fabulous transformation!!! :-) For me, despite I don't hate tea I never have enough time to have tea properly using such beautiful teapot haha.. but I think I also couldn't resist keeping this one for myself if I had such beauty at home. :) Bises, Coco

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  15. Ruth30 March 2015 at 16:10

    Oooh! Texture heaven....LOVE the crackle...of course ...the muted colours, well everything about it! One stunning transformation. Ruth x

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  16. Anita Houston The Artful Maven30 March 2015 at 17:08

    How wonderful is this? LOVE LOVE LOVE that you did this, and now I want to too! I need an old pot! Gorgeous!!!

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  17. Jackie PN2 April 2015 at 12:47

    Julia, this make left me breathless! How exquisite!!! You rocked this!! xo

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Juliax

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