Today we're playing with Rub-On Transfers and Metallic Rub-On Pigments. Metallic Rub-On Pigments are creamy and come in a package of 6 colors. They look like those watercolor paints we used as kids and work best when applied using your finger in a circular motion.
I was having trouble getting a good picture of this tag it looks better in person. The reflection of the shinny effect from the metallic rub-ons make it look bent but it is actually perfectly flat.
This Tag started out as a scrap of black cardstock and a left over rub-on transfer of a bird on a limb. Using the Basic grey Rub-On Roller, I applied my birdy rub-on to the center of the cardstock.
Then I applied gold metallic rub-on pigment over the center of the tag with my finger, making the shape of an oval.
After that I outlined the gold oval with a thick line of silver. I wiped off my finger and blended the two colors together moving my finger in a circular motion. Add a little more gold to the center and blend again. Next I used the red tone on the left, right and a thin line on the top and bottom then blended it into the silver but not the gold.
Now for the magic. Use a paper towel in a circular motion to buff the metallic rub-on pigment off of the rub-on transfer. Because rub-on transfers are waxy, the oily metallic rub-on pigment will not stick to it. The rub-on transfer acts as a resist in this case. I did spray the tag with iridescent gold glimmer mist because I love it and can't help myself. I have a habit of inking everything so I also lightly inked the edges with my onyx brilliance pad but it wasn't really necessary to ink an already black piece of paper. Well that's it, quick easy and beautiful.
Here is another piece I made using this technique but with a much larger rub-on transfer.
I hope you enjoyed this one it's simple but unique. Thanks for visiting come by to see this in person. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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