An introduction to Perfect Paints Shimmering Stucco

filsetpapiers
2 days ago
2 min read

Hello everyone! Myry here and today we're gonna delve into the world of sculpture painting!

I've been looking at how to use this type of paste for a couple of months now. And although I don't see myself teaching anyone yet, I think I can give an introduction. But I hope to give you a proper tutorial soon!

Blue and white bird on polishing plaster textured canvas with raised green leaves, set against a wooden background. Text reads "Perfect Paints." — Finished sculptured bird by Myry

I used a small canvas frame (4x6 from Blink studio), a glass work surface (because I'm going to mix a lot), a long-bladed, round-tipped spatula and some brushes.

First I applied a primer, and then I painted the background of the canvas with a sponge, mixing Ballet Slipper, Sea glass and Halo.

Canvas, perfect paints jars, and a paint wedge on a grid mat. "Perfect Paints" text visible. Calm, creative workspace with muted tones. — Painting our background using Shimmering Matte Acrylics

Once dry I drew this bird (I found the original on Pinterest)

Sketching out our bird

I've made the following mixtures with the Shimmering Stucco and Shimmering Matte Acrylics:

Shimmering Stucco + Peacock Blue = bird feathers

Shimmering Stucco + Honey Gold + Coral = bird's beak

Shimmering Stucco + Honey Gold + Coral + Peacock Blue = tree trunk

Shimmering Stucco + Rain Slicker + Peacock Blue = leaves

It's so important to take the time to mix them with circular movements, slowly, until the paste is smooth and without lumps.

I've tried two ways to work with the stucco:

- make the shape on a glass plate, let it dry a little, and move it into place using two spatulas.

- take a little stucco with the spatula and make the shape in place, let it dry a little and continue

Use a fine tipped brush slightly moistened if you need to correct something has gone wrong or give more details.

Like everything, it's a technique that requires practice so be patient!

I find it's important to let the layers of stucco dry a bit if you're going to do:

-something with a different color

-something that doesn't belong to the same group but is too close (the feathers vs. the bird's body)

-layer upon layer (leaf upon leaf)

Shimmering Stucco takes a long time to dry when using it as a sculpture, so don't be afraid of it.

Shimmering Stucco sculpture on a canvas with a blue and white bird on green branch. Jar labeled "Shimmering White Stucco" on wood surface. Calm, artistic setting. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering stucco textured bird with blue and white feathers on a branch with green leaves. "Perfect Paints" is visible. Wood background. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering Stucco blue and white bird on a branch with green leaves. Background is wooden. Text: Perfect Paints. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering Stucco texture of a blue and white bird on a branch with green leaves. Jar labeled "Perfect Paints" on wood background. Earthy tones. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering Stucco texture sculpture of a bird with blue head and white body on a branch, surrounded by green leaves, on a wooden surface. Text: "Perfect Paints". — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

3D shimmering stucco texture of a bird with blue and white features on a branch with green leaves. Wooden background. Text: Perfect Paints. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Embossed canvas with green and blue floral design on wooden surface. Text reads "Perfect Paints." Rustic and textured style. — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

Embossed painting of a bird with vibrant green leaves on a textured canvas. Wooden background visible. Text: "Perfect Paints". — Shimmering Stucco Sculptured bird

So, Shimmering Stucco! A very interesting paste, especially if you like painting and sculpture. And really cool to do with kids. Curiously, in the past, sculpture has never caught my attention but paintings with a 3D effect... Oh dear!

As I said at the beginning, I hope to be able to prepare a detailed tutorial later, when I've mastered the technique much better myself, so wish me luck!!

Have a nice day!

Myry