Home Deco technique - introduction

Attractive paintings to hang throughout the house. This innovative concept launched by Pébéo® relies on the use of professional art materials such as frames and painting materials (acrylics, glazes, gesso). The appeal of this technique is its combination of materials, colors and contours.

You can make them easily yourself, to match your interiors, or perhaps your mood. A little paint, a few tools, lots of inspiration and you’re on the way to a decor which matches your personality. Because it’s also inexpensive, (just paint and canvas) and easy, you can change your decor according to the seasons, your feelings or your dreams. The Home Deco technique allows you to create your paintings with only a few art skills. The technique is easy: you just need to buy a mounted canvas (available in craft stores), some paint and accessories (beads, photos, threads, leaves, string). In this first part I will talk about the materials.

First, start collecting those little items you find interesting.

A stroll on the beach? Collect pebbles, dried seaweed, driftwood, sea glass, sand, shells,...

A stroll in the woods? Pick up little stones, dried leaves, bits of bark, moss,...

A stroll through your garage? Don’t throw out old nails, bolts, keys, washers; they are still useful!

Spring cleaning? Treasure those bits of strings, ribbons, buttons, cloth scraps, leftover wool. The examples are endless; I’ll stop here!

Supplies needed

- Stretched canvas
- Gesso acrylic undercoat
- Smooth modeling paste
- Fine grain modeling paste
- Coarse grain modeling paste
- Metal spatulas for embossing
- Set of notched tools for embossing
- Acrylic paint
- Brushes
- Embossing paint

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Metallic Foils for Home Deco or 3D Art

Finally I received my new stock. I am thrilled to bring you some products that will enliven your artwork. I try to find & import products which are not mainstream in North America. Most of them actually come from Europe, and that's why it takes time to replenish sometime! Well, enough of business stuff. Today I will showcase the Metallic Foils which come in various colors. We have 8 colors in stock: gold - gold glitter - silver - silver glitter- red - red glitter - blue - blue glitter - copper.

Metallic Foil consist in transfering the color of your choice on your support with a special glue called Magic Art glue.

How To:
Apply MagicArt on your surface and let it dry until it becomes transparent. Then place the (brighter side toward you) color side of the metallic foil onto the glue and rub the sheet with your fingers. Press firmly. Once done, remove the sheet. The shapes you have previously draw will be colored.

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