Create a Layered Canvas
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Begin with a 5x7 Canvas, adhere various embellishments. I used brads in some of the gears and steampunck corners to add detail
![Begin with a 5x7 Canvas, adhere various embellishments. I used brads in some of the gears and steampunck corners to add detail](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202268%204032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Once everything is secure and dry, add a coat of black gesso.
![Once everything is secure and dry, add a coat of black gesso.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202268%204032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Be sure it is nice and dry before going on to the next step. I did end up adding an extra coat in some spots.
![Be sure it is nice and dry before going on to the next step. I did end up adding an extra coat in some spots.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202268%204032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Using Shamrock Velvet and Fiesta brush over the embellishments as shown.
![Using Shamrock Velvet and Fiesta brush over the embellishments as shown.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202268%204032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
You can see the Fiesta and Shamrock here, it adds a beautiful metallic look on top of the black.
![You can see the Fiesta and Shamrock here, it adds a beautiful metallic look on top of the black.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%204032%202268'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I went over some areas three times with light coats of both colors. I heat set some heavier spots.
![I went over some areas three times with light coats of both colors. I heat set some heavier spots.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201734%203113'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I decided to blend in some Amber Gemstones to add some rust looking effects.
![I decided to blend in some Amber Gemstones to add some rust looking effects.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202268%204032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
i love how the tones in the colors blended so beautifully together for this project. I typed the sentiment out on my computer and added it to the project.
![i love how the tones in the colors blended so beautifully together for this project. I typed the sentiment out on my computer and added it to the project.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202940%201796'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I went around the edges with some Amber to highlight and some gold wax to enhance the embellishments.
![I went around the edges with some Amber to highlight and some gold wax to enhance the embellishments.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20833%201018'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
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