{"product_id":"rising-spirit-relics-and-artifacts-project","title":"Rising Spirit Relics \u0026 Artifacts Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.\" — Arnold H. Glasgow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI think I am the only left in the office who hasn’t worked with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Sandra-Evertson-Collection\"\u003eSandra Evertson’s\u003c\/a\u003e Relics and Artifacts. For months I have been resisting painting one, because I am still traumatized by my attempt to paint them a vibrant turquoise — in stripes, no less!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuddenly this week, inspiration hit, and it all came together. The Relics and Artifacts paired so well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003eDina Wakley’s\u003c\/a\u003e metallic paints that this project was fated to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you tried Relics and Artifacts yet? Share your finished artwork on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a featured artist on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stampington\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@stampington!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eRising Spirit Relics \u0026amp; Artifacts Project Directions:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollage heart with vintage book text using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums\"\u003egel medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the heart dries, paint the flame with layers of silver \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paints\"\u003emetallic paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a foam brush to dry brush copper metallic paint to add highlights and contrast to the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a foam brush to coat the heart with silver metallic paint. Use a dry part of the brush to dab the paint on to the heart, and create more texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint a thick layer of silver paint onto a piece of wax paper. Once dry, peel up the silver paint, break into bits, and apply to the heart to create even more texture to the surface of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrap rusty wire around the area where the flame and heart join, and then around the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttach \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz?limit=25\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003emetal tag\u003c\/a\u003e with wire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452530778263,"sku":"PROJ-1068","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-1068__38954.1558405756.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793544","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/rising-spirit-relics-and-artifacts-project","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}