WOW I’ve finally done it! I’ve finished the big project . . . the one I’ve had in mind for over a year now . . . the one I knew would take more than a few hours in one day . . . the one that would take a couple of days if not 3 or 4 . . .
Faux Porcelain Flowers (updated tutorial here) made with ICE Resin instead of UTEE! I don’t have a tutorial for the ICE Resin yet, but trust me . . . it will be forthcoming! Why the switch you might ask? Well I didn’t like that the UTEE turned yellow (no matter what was done) . . . Granted the ICE Resin does take longer to cure but I do believe that you’ll see that the results are well worth the wait!
The base for this project was made from printers chipboard (see post from July 22) that was die cut using Spellbinders™ Labels One in varying sizes. There are three pieces on the bottom and then the frame itself is made with six. The base was covered with an old piece of designer paper from TPC Studio that I probably picked up at Archiver’s a few years back and the rest of the project is made with My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found – Madison Avenue. The flourishes were also die cut from printers chipboard using the new Venetian Motifs Die Template, painted Antique White, then covered with Rock Candy Stickles.
The sentiment is from Studio 490 – Evidence of Art, which was stamped and embossed with Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder, then die cut/embossed with the newly released Fancy Framed Labels One . . . using only the inner die from one of the labels. The sentiment was stenciled in Tumbled Glass and Antique Linen Distress Inks.
Lets talk about the flowers for a bit.
The flowers were made with both the new Blossoms Five and the smaller with Rose Creations. Once all the layers were shaped, they were assembled around a corsage pin (so that I would have the end of the pin to hold onto while applying the ICE Resin). Once the ICE Resin had been allowed to dry and set-up, the corsage pins were clipped off at the base on the back.
I tried drizzling the ICE Resin over the flower with a craft stick, but in order to get in all the crevices I and underneath each petal, I ended up using an old paint brush. It worked like a dream! (I’ve already cleaned and set aside a syringe that my compound hormones come it to use try the next time.)
A Krylon 18kt Gold Leafing Pen was used for the outlining of the edges of the chipboard layers and for the birdcage.
Needless to say, I’m darn happy with the outcome!
Before I leave, I’ll share: I’ve searched all over at my favorite shopping places for an ICE Resin link to give you . . . it’s 50% off over at eclectic Paperie. The only ones left are the syringes, which I only used 1/2 for this project. You can find the full bottles at Simon Says Stamp. AND/OR if you are like me, you’ve had it in your stash for over a year and NOW you finally have something to try it on!
Okay that’s all for me . . . Thanks for stopping by and remember . . . life is short, make the most of the adventures that come your way today!
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Amazing Sherry! A true work of art!
the project is just stunning. the flowers are so gorgeous. Please teach this class if you come up north – i’ll be there faster than a heartbeat.
Be well. xo Ida
Oh WOW……. those flowers are beautiful. LOVE it.
Gorgeous project. I love the flowers.
Absolutely GORGEOUS, Sherry!!! WoW!
Can I just say, YOU ARE AMAZING! I love all of your projects, but the flowery ones are definitely m
y favorite.
Beautiful project and those flowers really look like faux porcelain, just stunning. Beautiful work. I’m looking forward to seeing how it was done. TFS!!!
Your flowers are gorgeous! I used ice resin on my metal flowers (when we did our journal covers) to give them more stability. I ended up painting each layer separately then gluing the layers together. I’m looking forward to seeing how you did your version! (and with paper…did you “seal” each layer or are your flowers transluscent?)…can’t wait to see how you did it!
Just GORGEOUS, Sherry!!
Sherry, this looks just like the epoxy surenge we used in electronics. Not sure how you applied it to the flowers so I am looking forward to your tutorial. We used a drizzle method to apply or dipped our component in it depending on what we were applying it to. I like that it doesn’t yellow. Gorgeous flowers.
Marcie
Ice Resin is a good name – your flowers look like icing has been applied, very sweet, translucent, shiny and delicious. Good enough to eat! Beautiful card too.
Oh Wow that is Gorgeous and I do like how the resin keeps it true to it’s origianl color, the curl back edges are cool to!!
Beautiful work Sherry, definately worth the wait. I can’t wait for the tutorial if you do one for the Iced resin. I still need to get me a melting pot to try making the previous faux porcelain flowers you demoed in your video using UTEE. (Iced resin sounds safer, I always manage to singe myself with hot things….irons, glue guns, heat tools or the oven, I’m not fussy! lol)
As always Sherry, you never fail to amaze! I love your beautiful ‘faux porcelain’ flowers and your plaque is so pretty. I have never heard of ICE resin. It looks like fun!
Thanks for sharing!
THAT is gorgeous with the ice resin. Your flowers are always beautiful!
Stunning!! And you’re right the extra dry time for the resin is worth it to have the clear finish. I thought it was just me heating the UTEE too long making mine yellow…. so it’s good to know it’s just how it is. Looking forward to the ice resin tutorial too. thanks
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love Spellbinders Flower Dies, need to get those two for my collection!
Stunning and gorgeous and simply amazing. Thank you for sharing such a awesome project.
Geez Louise, Sherry! These flowers are spectacular!! Ok, now I need a lesson. Come down here RIGHT NOW! I promise beers and pool time!!!
Absolutely gorgeous Sherry!
Gorgeous – again! How did you apply the Ice Resin? Having worked with Ice Resin in the past, I’m wondering (1) where you put the flowers to pour (?) on the Ice Resin and (2) where you put them to dry. Since they’re not flat backed, I can imagine the resin rolling off the petals. Thanks for any direction you can offer, oh master of flowers.
What’s the deal with eP? I LOVE this resin stuff!
Wow! Those flowers are gorgeous! The whole project is a stunner!
Those flowers are awesome! Love the project.
Holy cow, Sherry! These are just drop dead gorgeous! They really, really look like porcelain. It’s bona fide. You are a genius!