A quick project....
Fun trick: The floral graphics on this mail art were achieved by making a gel medium transfer. I found this image in a magazine. Since the image was brown on a pure white background, all that transferred was the brown. White will not transfer. Just a quick tip to help you in selecting your images to transfer. Have a great day!
(Don't let the title of this post fool you.....I let my transfers cure up and dry over night...ergo, I guess this really isn't a "quick" project...my bad.)
I need to learn patience, overnight is a long time but much better result as you have proven over and over. Thank you.
Posted by: Andrea Forgnone | April 10, 2008 at 05:32 AM
The colors on this piece are amazing. This is one of my favorite pieces you've done! Who ever is receiving this is quite the lucky duck!!!
Posted by: Carmen | April 10, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Oooooh...can I get more information on this technique? That is amazing.
Posted by: Denise (Paper Ponderings) | April 10, 2008 at 06:40 AM
You know I am totally addicted to making these gel medium transfers! I love the colors on this project!
Posted by: Kim H | April 10, 2008 at 06:45 AM
This is incredible. I have looked all over for the Ground Pastel stuff. I guess I will have to order it. And, for you...there are no shipping charges...you are free of charge to come to the crazy mixed up world of forcryeye anytime, and I sure hope you do! xoxoxoxo
Posted by: forcryeye | April 10, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Hi Julie ! This is beautiful - the browns are so soft and "antique" looking ! I have had so much hit or miss success with gel medium transfers ! I hate it when I try it on something I am loving the look of and it gets "wrecked" by pulling way parts of my bottom surface as I remove the transfer image ! Any sure-fire tips to share ? By the way, I posted Part II of my "Interview with The Artist" this morning! Thank you so very much for adding my link to your page !!!I really feel flattered and honored !
Take care !
Kim
Posted by: Kimbo | April 10, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Very nice colores!!!
Posted by: Tina Wright | April 10, 2008 at 08:49 AM
This is so pretty and elegant. I love the shadow look of the flowers.
Posted by: Heather Grow | April 10, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Wow, the tone of this piece is so soft and melancholy, it makes me want to go take a nap on the thick, sweet grass under the shady magnolia trees! Great piece with wonderful transfer. And thank you for the very kind remarks you left on my blog. I'm anxious to use that sheet rock tape some more.
Sallyt
Posted by: Sallyt | April 10, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Gorgeous and very elegant, Julie! I do hope that you'll continue "the interview". You fascinate me!! Hugs!!
Posted by: Traceytreasure | April 10, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I love this piece...one question. Which gel do you use? I tried a gel transfer with Golden's but it was not the heavy gel and it didn't work very well. Just wondering what you used to get such great results! :~)
Posted by: Randi | April 10, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Beautiful! I also love the pages in the post below, too! Looks like each page takes hours to create! Lovely!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | April 10, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Oh I LOVE this Julie - jolly good job!!
Posted by: Jacqueline | April 11, 2008 at 08:05 AM