Hello, this is my
final project as Guest Designer for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts this February. The
array of exciting choices at Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts set my imagination in thousands of
directions.
When I spied the stage
I knew Film Noir was the theme. I limited my color palette
to a gray scale and dove in. Please browse with me
through the steps; I'll share some tips and provide the supply list at the end.
Let's go...
Rather than paint the
pieces and then assemble them, this time I glued the stage together first
(except for the top curtain piece). Tacky glue worked great to hold the pieces
in place as they dried. (E6000 was not as friendly to work with.)
I used some leftover
spray paint to change the color. (A shade that looks like aluminum.) I placed
the stage in a shallow cardboard box and sprayed in light, even, sweeps
out-of-doors. Let it set for an hour for most of the fumes to dissipate.
The top curtain section
was covered in black gesso.
I wanted the other
leftover spray paint for the filmstrip. (This shade looks like chrome.) Then I
taped off the curtain sections for stripes.
Again, I placed the stage in a
shallow cardboard box and sprayed in light, even, sweeps out-of-doors. Let it
set for an hour for most of the fumes to dissipate.
This is the backside
of the pieces to show the difference.
I wanted the filmstrip
to stand out visually, so I mixed some gum Arabic, water, and PearlEx macro
pearl.
I love the subtle
shine it gives the filmstrip.
Here is the stage all
striped out.
My black stripes were
too intense for me so I toned them down with some PearlEx micro pearl.
Then the film reel and
my mysterious dame needed a coat of black gesso.
The film reel received
a coat of PearlEx silver.
The tone difference is
amazing.
My mysterious dame
needs a gun in her silhouette. I altered her handbag with my X-acto knife.
I needed a cool film
noir movie image for my screen and to set the dramatic theme. AlteredPages.com had a
great one. I printed the image on white cardstock and adhered that to some
chipboard for stability.
I added pop-dot
adhesive to the back.
Here all of the parts before assembly.
Notice the raven was
given a coat of black gesso and then added to top edge of my stage. It rests
just perfect up there.
Assembly time. I used
tissue paper to prop up parts while they dry.
Love the look and
negative space.
The filmstrip needed
to be adhered with some elevation. Clear pop-dots, stacked up, performed well.
Almost there. Some
dramatic placement.
Love how the negative
space creates interest.
My mysterious dame
needs a place.
A different angle. She
creates another dramatic shadow.
Let's add a mirror to
the top of the stage.
Here is the stage in
many types of lighting and backdrops:
Outside...
Studio lighting...
Indoor natural
lighting:
I wanted to show the
amazing differences in each lighting situation. I can't wait to see how this
scene looks each day at differing times.
Thank you so much for
being with me this month! It has been an amazing creative journey. Please let
me know what you think, of what you have seen, and any crafty ideas you have
come up with.
Ciao for now,
-Trish Alger
My supply list:
-Stage
-Hollywood Shape Set
-Lady Silhouette (Coming soon!)
-Raven from Steampunk 2 Shape Set
Other Supplies;
Rust-Oleum
-Spray paints,
aluminum and chrome
-Film Noir digital
image
-Mini mirror
-Aleene's Clear Tacky
Glue
-Pop Dot Adhesives
white and clear
Jacquard Products
-PearlEx Silver, Macro
Pearl, Micro Pearl, Gum Arabic
Scotch
-ATG Adhesive
Liquitex
-Black Gesso
Eclectic Products
-E6000
White Cardstock
Scrap chipboard
