After I posted that I would LOVE to find more of these (found the first one at a church rummage sale), blog-reader Su found a source for them for me (partycheap.com), so naturally I ordered a dozen.
http://www.partycheap.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=king+crowns
I love the design of them...and "rusted" they are just perfect for borders on pieces. So perfect, in fact, that I have used them many times. See "B-4" below. Just an example of how almost anything can be transformed by the Modern Options rusting solutions. (Sometimes sold under the name Sophisticated Finishes). I use their primer first, then paint on the paint containing the iron filings, then when it is dry, I paint on the rusting solution.
On another note, I finally finished planting the garden today, inspired by the first truly warm day we have had. The greenhouse is now filled with 6 varieties of tomatoes and as many basil as I could squeeze in. All of that means that possibly/maybe I'll have more time to make art and blog about it.
Nils had a great opening of a 3-man show on Friday night. Fresh new work full of color and energy!
I hope you are having and enjoying spring!
5 comments:
Love what the rusting solution did to the crown piece....I might have to check that link. *big sigh*
Very nice piece BTW.
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Anne
Thanks, Anne.....it's quite transformative. And thanks to Su for finding these for me.
very nice! I have never seen those crown pieces before. I'll have to try the rusting solution.
I think the crowns have such a strong shape and pattern to them. Irresistible!
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