Monday, February 6, 2012

Adding Dimension

A local artist supply store in my area closed it's location, and I picked up some dimension paint for  25 cents a tube.  GOOD DEAL.  I've used dimension paint before, but I also know how to create the same effect without it, so I hadn't used it for a while.  This weekend, I've been playing around with it, using my stencils.  Since I love giving small items great personality, these wooden tags I made were great candidates for transformation.




I just troweled the paint over my stencil,




and removed it, to reveal this beautiful pattern.




Next came my "Old World" finish.  I love the way the gesso settled into the crevices.





A different pattern.  I added extra texture to the background before I stenciled these.









I even added a little embellishment to this masonite sign I created.








There are so many variations on this.  I've also used wood filler to create this effect.  I'm going to be super busy this week.  I have many, many items to transform.  I'll be sure to share some of them.

See ya soon.


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55 comments:

  1. Little City FarmFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I don't even think I knew there WAS dimensional paint, lol. Nice job!

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  2. Allison@FabRehabFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Ditto Terry! Great finish!

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  3. The Bold AbodeFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Oh, Rosemary! Those are just beautiful!

    Thanks so much for joining my Linkies! I'm following you, too!

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  4. OliveFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I can see those tags on so many things-well done.

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  5. SusanFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Rosemary, what beautiful work you did. I would have never thought about this wonderful idea!!

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  6. KellyFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Those look great! I like how you added it to your chandelier picture too. I think your middle name should be "Gesso"!

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  7. VictoriaFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Oh...dimensional paint? I'm going to have to google that one! They turned out beautifully and I'll be looking forward to seeing your new creations!

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  8. LindaFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Love these tags, love them. Just two questions. First what size are the tags? and how do you use them?, the tags that is. I'm also following you thru linky.

    I really want to try this.

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  9. Honey at 2805February 5, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Great idea, Rosemary!

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  10. Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.comFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I guess you could use this technique to dress up a piece of furniture with a flat drawer or front, too. Beautiful!

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  11. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous! I've never heard of dimensional paint! Can't wait to see what you create next!
    Cindy

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  12. SuzanneFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    You are so artistic! Love your creative pieces. I'm your newest follower. Hope you'll visit my blog, too.

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Don't you just love this stuff? These are gorgeous Rosemary, so many possibilities. Very nice job.
    I'm following you know through Linky.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Rosemary, your work is always divine *sigh*
    Cas x

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  15. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Love it!

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    How pretty is that!! I've never heard of dimension paint before but I love the effect is gives a piece. The tags are too cute and I love the look it added to your Paris sign. Beautiful job as always friend!

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  17. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I love these. I have not heard of that paint. I knew you could do this with joint compound, but have never tried it.

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  18. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    What a great find, and you knew just what to do with them...good for you!!
    They turned out beautiful!

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  19. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Your tags look great, Rosemary! It looks like old stone pieces in the picture!

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  20. DebbiedoosFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    That is very cool Rosemary. I have to check that stuff out. Never heard of it, but I am loving it and the look.

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  21. Barbara JeanFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Love it of course!!
    Been on vacation, so could not wait to see what was new and wonderful when I got back.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  22. RedeFINDFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Great Look, love it!

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  23. Amy ChalmersFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    You are one step ahead of everybody here Rosemary! Love this! I hired a lady to do this kind of thing to a clients dining room, and she charged $3500 to do a small dining room!!! OMG.

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  24. ShannonFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Lovely as always! Following you thru LF now.

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  25. Eclectically VintageFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Rosemary - these are so fabulous!! Great deal on the paint. New linky follower!!
    Kelly

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  26. CindyFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Oh Rosemary! Those are so lovely, I had no idea there was such a thing as dimensional paint. Everything you touch seems to turn to beauty!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  27. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    I have used this before but its been years. Yours looks so great I am inspired to use it again!

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  28. DeseraeFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Really stunning! Amazing how paint can add so much dimension....
    ~Des

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  29. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    these turned out beautiful, i had never heard of dimensional paint.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Do you hear the applause over here at The Homeless Finch?!! lol.... did you just hear that whistle too?!!!

    Nice work. REALLY nice.

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  31. thistlewoodfarmFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    You are BRILLIANT! I love the texture and the finish. I seriously thought it was stone....until you said wood.
    I am pinning this.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  32. SherryFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    That turned out beautiful. I've heard of dimension paint but nearly impossible to find over here. Yours turned out beautiful. Sounds like you're going to have lots and lots of fun playing with your new paint!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Rosemary,

    I have also never heard of dimension paint? Isn't it nice when you can find alternative ways to obtain dimension without purchasing a paint to do it. You can save yourself a lot of money by trying different ways to achieve it on your own!

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  34. Rusted WingsFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    thanks for sharing your process!! what beautiful pieces you've created!!

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  35. reFresh reStyleFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Wonderful idea Rosemary :) Hope you're having a great Monday!
    Debbie

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  36. savvycityfarmerFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    you've done it again!!

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  37. My Dream CanvasFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, this looks amazing. Great post. I am looking forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.

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  38. Karina RussellFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I didn't know about dimensional paint either, but I've done it with joint compound on furniture. These look great!

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  39. Kim @ French Country AntiquesFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I hope you put these in your Etsy shop! They are fantabulous!!!

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  40. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Rosemary, these are great!! You create the prettiest pieces!

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  41. EileenFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Wonderful effect, Rosemary. I am gonna have to get me some of that stuff!
    Thanks so much for sharing your great ideas!
    Eileen @ Cottage Beach House

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  42. lindaharreFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Hi......I visit all the time, but haven't written until now:D I love the effect you have achieved! All of your pieces are so unique and lovely, but this has peeked my curiosity. I think of a million ways I could use such a medium. Thank you so much for sharing all your work:D Linda

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  43. Oh, boy. Oh, joy!February 6, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    These came out so nicely! Love it, love it, love it!

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  44. AnnFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Nice! l learn something wonderful from you every day.

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  45. Cathy L. CalamasFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    What a great idea. I have some sitting on my shelf that I picked up last summer on clearance. Can't wait to try this. thanks

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  46. HomeroadFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I love the wooden tags! Was that gray paint or was the gesso tinted gray?
    Thanks
    susan
    Homeroad

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  47. Vintage RoseFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Love the dimension on these, very creative idea. they look like they have been like that all along - very antiquish.

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  48. lvroftiquesFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    I'd never heard of this either, but it's so dang cool!! Vanna

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  49. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    They are gorgeous Rosemary!

    Dee

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  50. TiffanyFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, I thought this was foil with paint on top.

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  51. DTTD imagine.design.createApril 9, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Ooooh, I love this project! You've created such a wonderful old-world look. Now I need to pick up some dimension paint, gesso, and stencils and try out this project. Thanks for the inspiration :-)

    Kelly

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  52. Cristina GarayApril 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Love this! I didn't know dimensional paint existed! Great project!

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  53. Cherub CottageApril 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    OMG THEY ARE SOOO BEAUTIFUL!

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  54. Cherub CottageApril 22, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Great Project :)

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  55. mel m. m. mccarthyFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Stunning. Gesso never had it so good!

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