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Transforming the Ordinary: The Perfect Paints Altered Paint Brush


Altered Paint Brush using Perfect Paints
Altered Paint Brush by Eva!

Have you ever looked at an ordinary paintbrush and wondered how it could be turned into a work of art itself? Well, that's exactly what I did today. In this blog post, I will take you through the creative process of how I took a simple paintbrush and turned it into a stunning piece of altered paint brush art.


Painting with Polishing Plaster on a paint brush
Painting with Polishing Plaster

To begin this project, I needed to create a solid base for my altered brush. I applied a layer of Polishing Plaster in a delicate shade called "Dove's Wing" to give the brush a unique texture and set the stage for what was to come.


Dove's Wing Polishing Plaster painted on a paint brush
Dove's Wing Polishing Plaster

I added some moulds that I had on hand to the paintbruwsh. Using the same polishing plaster, I painted the intricate moulds on my brush. These moulds not only added depth and character but also served as an excellent bonding agent for the upcoming layers of creativity. I also added some clear small glass beads to give it more texture.

X-small glass beads added for texture to a paint brush
X-small glass beads added for texture

The heart of the project lay in the beautiful colors I used. Shimmering acrylic paints such as "Aged Copper," "Northern Lights," “Vintage Mercury” and "Vintage Patina" transformed my brush into a metallic masterpiece. The combination of these colors added a touch of elegance and mystique.


Painting the paint brush using Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paints
Painting the paint brush using Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paints

Painting altered paint brush using Shimmering matte acrylic paints
Painting altered paint brush using Shimmering matte acrylic paints

To enhance the overall effect, I took inspiration from the night sky and used chipboards from Scrapaholics. I splattered shimmering acrylics named "Red Wagon" and "Halo" onto the brush. These splatters created a captivating celestial feel, like stars scattered across the midnight canvas.

Painting paper 49 and Market laser embellishments using Shimmering Matte Acrylic paints
Painting paper 49 and Market laser embellishments using Shimmering Matte Acrylic paints

Another charm to this project was in the careful assembly of laser-cut elements from the "Rouge Collection" by 49andmarket.

closeup of painted 49 and market laser cuts
closeup of painted 49 and market laser cuts

By combining different techniques, colors, and elements, I managed to breathe new life into this everyday tool. This project is a testament to the endless possibilities of creativity and the power of imagination. So, the next time you're holding a simple tool, don't be afraid to dream big and transform it into something extraordinary.


closeup of painted 49 and market laser cuts
closeup of painted 49 and market laser cuts

Perfect Paints Products :

Polishing Plaster - Dove‘s Wing


Others :

Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market

Scrapaholics Chipboard

Air dry clay

Moulds


Keep Crafting !

Lots of Love,

Eva.






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