Thursday, June 6, 2013

Vintage Rusted Ironwork Chipboard Tutorial

Summer is upon us with warmer days. I have a tutorial to share with you today for this rusted vintage ironwork chipboard created for my "Bree" layout featuring the ScrapThat! "From Sunrise to Sunset" June Kit and our daughter's new pup. 

Vintage Rusted Ironwork Chipboard Tutorial


This technique is quite easy and adds so much texture to a chipboard piece. There is some waiting time in the middle, so it's something you can start, put to the side and come back to later. 

Supply List:
Chipboard Piece (ScrapThat! May Kit)
Embossing Folder (Darice - Henna)
Die Cutting Machine (Big Shot)
Sophisticated Finishes Iron Metallic Surfacer
Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antiquing Solution
(Sophisticated Finishes products were purchased at Michaels)

Step 1. Select an embossing folder with a design that coordinates well with your project and run your chipboard flourish through your Big Shot or other die cut/embossing machine.


Step 2. Paint top of embossed chipboard with two coats of Sophisicated Finishes Iron Metallic Surfacer, allowing to dry between coats - about 30 minutes.


Step 3. Apply Sophisticated Finish Rust Antiquing Solution to dry chipboard. Allow 4 to 6 hours for the rust to develop. After the rust has fully developed, you can apply an additional coat or two of Rust Antiquing Solution for a deeper rust color if desired. I used three coats all together. 


Tip ~ This solution is corrosive to metals, so use an old paintbrush or foam brush than can be thrown away if needed.

I hope you'll try out this technique. Please let me know, and I'll stop by to see your project. 


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

18 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous!! I am going to look for Sophisticated Finish products on my next Michaels trip!! Thanks for the tutorial!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  2. This is such a cool and clever idea!

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  3. Tracey, I have never even thought of embossing chipboard pieces...and this looks so awesome that I plan to try this very soon. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  4. WONDERFUL TUTORIAL.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  5. Tracey, what a great idea! Beautiful, too!!

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  6. Ooh I have to try these products! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!

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  7. That's cool! I had never heard of those products. =)

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  8. Looks great...I don't have the paints so won't be doing the rusted thing, but I WILL be running my chippy thru the big shot....fab idea:):):)

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  9. Wow the transformation is amazing, it really does look like a rusty piece of iron at the end!!

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  10. Very cool technique. Love the texture. It really looks like old rusted metal.

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  11. Thanks for sharing the awesome tutorial!!!!

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  12. this is cool thank you for share

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  13. Fab tutorial Tracey. Looks amazing.

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  14. Thanks for this great tutorial Tracey! You are so technique knowledgeable...

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