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Read MoreMetal Sheets for Metal Embossing
Metal Sheets can be used in multiple ways to create gorgeous projects. In this case, we are going to focus on the use of Metal Sheets by the traditional Metal Embossing technique, also called “Repoussé” (French) or “Repujado” (Spanish). Metal Sheets can be seen in diverse decorative and functional objects and pieces of art dating…
Read MoreZentangle® and ZIA (Zentangle® Inspired Art)
Zentangle® “An easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns…one stroke at a time” What is Zentangle®? In the words of Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, founders of Zentangle®, it is: “An easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns…one stroke…
Read MoreTangles on Pewter and a Rooster Stencil
Sorry for the delay in posting this. The last quarter of 2014 was quite hectic and I just finished working on all the samples for my classes of 2015. I have enjoyed working on different Metal Embossing projects incorporating the use of tangles. The combined use of pewter, stencils and tangles is absolutely amazing. I was…
Read MoreStencils and Aluminum on a Tin Box
I have been doing and teaching Metal Embossing for about 15 years. For years I only did the traditional techniques until I started to incorporate the use of stencils. I was fascinated of how easy and fast it is to do beautiful projects with metal and stencils. Besides making embossing easier, stencils offer an amazing…
Read MoreAluminum: New Colors and New Size!!
We have added new colors to our selection of 9″ x 12″ aluminum: Yellow, Grey, Purple, Gold, Pastel Blue and Christmas Green. We also have now a great variety of 5″ x 7″ colors: Grey, Navy Blue, Peach, Lilac, Dark Green, Red, Orange and Cream. Navy Blue, Sky Blue, and Pastel Blue Red, Orange, and…
Read MoreNEW TUTORIAL!
NEW TUTORIAL! Stencil Girl Products and MercArt Visit Stencil Girl Products Blog stencilgirltalk.com and see my tutorial using two of the new designs from Stencil Girl Products: Tribal Hand and Segments. Follow some simple steps to make easy metal embossing projects using Colored Aluminum, stencils and the new Gilder’s Paste patinas. You will have a…
Read MoreEXCITING NEWS!!
EXCITING NEWS!! NEW PRODUCT: Gilder’s Paste We are so happy to offer you the Gilder’s Paste in 12 gorgeous colors: Foundry Bronze, African Bronze, Copper, Coral Red, Iris Blue, German Silver, Sandalwood, Patina, Rust, Rich Gold, Verdigris and Slate. These highly pigmented wax based pastes can give different patinas and tones to any…
Read MoreDia de Muertos
Zentangle Inspired Art I went to Mexico City recently to be at our booth at the Christmas Crafts Annual Show. Between ZIA classes I was doing demos with the different tangles and doodles using this ceramic skull I had just bought for that purpose. It was a big success, specially because we were approaching November 2nd, which represents one of…
Read MoreGelli Plate and Stencils
Yes, I know monoprinting doesn’t have much to do with metal embossing, but as we now carry a good number of stencils , and they definetely are a perfect match for the Gelli plate, we decided to also carry it in MercArt. Once you start playing with the Gelli plate you cannot stop! It’s addictive…
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