Decoration Techniques with Acrylic Resin

Decoration Techniques with Acrylic Resin

“Congratulations!! You have completed all the lessons and it is time to tackle your final project. I hope that you arrive at this part of the course with great enthusiasm and your head about to explode with ideas and the desire to lock yourself up to work. That will mean that you have fallen in love (and very much) with acrylic resins and their creative possibilities, and that throughout the lessons you have gained enough knowledge and confidence to start experimenting without limits. For my part, it will be a tremendous joy to have passed on that passion and everything that I know and have learned about this material and how to work with it. Although the lessons of the course come to an end, I want to tell you that in the forum you will find me to comment on all the doubts and impressions you have, whenever you need it. For me it is also a very useful tool, in which I will share information, updates and all those discoveries that can help you. I recommend you not lose sight of it and continue sharing your work. And now, let's fly! As you already know, your final project consists of making two trays with your mold: one in a "terrazzo" print and the other, marbled. Remember to prepare your materials and your workspace well, and follow this short guide of steps: 1. Define your project by creating your mood board and your color palette. Model your matrix piece and make the mold in silicone. Do not be overwhelmed if you do not know how to start: a good option is to find a photo that you like (on the networks, in magazines, among your files, etc.) and take it as a starting point. Then ask yourself why you like it, what it transmits to you, how it transmits it to you and look for elements and colors that connect you with those feelings. When defining the measurements of your matrix piece, remember the loss that the clay will have when it dries and the reduction that polishing the resin implies. Do not forget to define and model it thicker and larger than the result you want to obtain.

2. Choose what colors and what type of pattern you will use in your "terrazzo" piece and create your chips following that color guideline. Remember that planning ahead will help you work with more confidence. Guide yourself by your mood board and decide what type of "terrazzo" print best suits what you want to convey. Maybe a total print in vibrant colors so that your piece is the center of attention wherever it is? Or do you prefer the discretion of neutral tones and loose chips? Define and you will win! 3. Choose what colors and in what proportions you will use in your marbled piece. As in the case of "terrazzo", marble can look classic or terribly modern. Use the colors, the mixing quantities and the situation of the print to achieve one effect or another. And remember that nature is a great source of inspiration to create marble. 4. Prepare materials and workspace. Red-handed, you often have little leeway in terms of time. Having all the materials and tools ready will help you not to despair. Don't forget that all utensils can be recycled as long as you immerse them in water immediately after use. A bucket with water will help you in this task and will allow you to remove any solid remains. 5. Do the two castings and get your two stamped replicas. Remember that the appearance that your pieces will have when you take them out of the mold is not the final one, do not panic! It is the starting point. Thanks to the polishing work, you will see how it changes and improves. Polishing is laborious, forget the rush and enjoy those pampering you give to your pieces. 6. Give them the final finish that you like best. Matte, glossy, natural, among others. Choose which finish best suits your pieces and apply the product that leads to it. Finishing is the phase of the process that will also seal your pieces, natural varnishing wax is perfect for this. Remember that it will reach its complete dryness and its final hardness after approximately 3 to 5 days. 7. Show us your process and the results! I am convinced that pride will invade you when you see your final project finished. I will love to see it! Thank you very much for allowing me to be your teacher, for your trust and for your participation. See you on the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Congratulations, if you have made it this far, it means that you have completed all the lessons. We will review everything you have learned. You have seen how to create your mood board, define the color palette, and create a sketch of your pieces. These tools will help you tackle the creation process with more confidence. I urge you not to skip this part of the creative process. It will help you sort and define your ideas much better. Then you learned to model your matrix piece and take out the silicone mold. Remember that the only thing the clay material and the silicone will...”

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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques with Acrylic Resin

• Level: Beginner
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