How to create a butterfly wall hanger with tina walker

Create a Butterfly Wall Hanger With Tina Walker

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Cover vintage finding with gesso.

Cover vintage finding with gesso.

Apply Crackle Texture Paste to vintage finding.

Apply Crackle Texture Paste to vintage finding.

Once crackle texture paste is dry, paint with your favorite acrylic paint color, thinning the paint with Acrylic Glazing Liquid.

Once crackle texture paste is dry, paint with your favorite acrylic paint color, thinning the paint with Acrylic Glazing Liquid.

Prepare adhesive metal sheets by embossing with your favorite embossing folder.

Prepare adhesive metal sheets by embossing with your favorite embossing folder.

Using three different colors of alcohol ink, color each embossed metal sheet.

Using three different colors of alcohol ink, color each embossed metal sheet.

Using three different colors of alcohol ink, color each embossed metal sheet.

Using three different colors of alcohol ink, color each embossed metal sheet.

Cut metal sheets into random sized pieces.

Cut metal sheets into random sized pieces.

Machine stitch cut pieces of metal together, creating a patchwork look.  Adhere stitched pieces to Relics & Artifact Butterfly piece. Even though the metal is self-adhesive, I applied gel medium

Machine stitch cut pieces of metal together, creating a patchwork look. Adhere stitched pieces to Relics & Artifact Butterfly piece. Even though the metal is self-adhesive, I applied gel medium

To create the \u2018sun\u2019, paint wood sticks with metallic alcohol ink and spray mist.

To create the ‘sun’, paint wood sticks with metallic alcohol ink and spray mist.

Gather vintage findings, finished Relics & Artifact butterfly, and painted metal piece.  Assemble all pieces with E6000 glue to ensure they are permanently in place.

Gather vintage findings, finished Relics & Artifact butterfly, and painted metal piece. Assemble all pieces with E6000 glue to ensure they are permanently in place.

Enjoy! To read more about this fabulous piece by Tina visit the Muse at www.sandraevertson.com

  • Vintage finding
  • White gesso
  • Crackle medium
  • Acrylic paint
  • Acrylic glazing liquid
  • Adhesive metsl sheet
  • Embossing folder
  • Alcohol ink
  • Gel medium
  • Sewing machine
  • Relics and Artifacts papillon