Metallics and Stencils -- Better Together!

Some time ago, on StencilGirl Talk blog, I did a how-to write-up entitled Foiled Again!  You can read it, and see its step-by-step photos, using this link. 

Among the photos posted there are the first three below --

In the above art samples, each features a ribbon that's become metallic with the help of rub-on foil and my 6" x 6" stencil Kaleid.  A full list of supplies is included in that write-up at StencilGirl Talk blog.  

Another approach to getting a metallic look with stencils is simply to start with foil, textured or plain.  You can use copy-paper-size foil sheets available at art/craft stores; or metallic gift-wrap; or even pieces of foil-laminated paper that comes for a free ride in some types of junk mail.  I've used all three.

Above:  I started with plain gold foil-paper, made a print on it with Ornamental Iron Curls (6" x 6") stencil; then cut it into a Christmas tree shape.

Above:  On heavily textured silver foil-paper, I made a green print with Ornamental Iron Curls , followed by a yellow print created using Pavilion Shadows (6" x 6") stencil.

Above: With my 6" x 6" stencil Swaying Grasses, I used red acrylic paint to make a print on faintly textured silver foil-paper; then I cut it into a heart shape.  After giving it a red background, I added a small red heart that I'd made with a heart-shaped hole-punch.

To see more ideas for pairing stencils with foils, or achieving a metallic look in other ways with stencils, just stay tuned.  

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