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Steampunk Heart Oval Plaque With Perfect Paints


Art collage with a steampunk woman surrounded by blue and beige flowers, gold gears, and a key labeled "HEART." Sets on wood with Perfect Paints in background
Steampunk Heart Plaque by Jenn DuBell

Welcome to a new year of creativity! Jenn DuBell here, and I'm thrilled to present my first project of 2025, a steampunk-inspired masterpiece crafted with the magic of Perfect Paints. This style, with its captivating blend of Victorian elegance and industrial innovation, has always held a special place in my heart. Join me as I demonstrate how the rich pigments and unique properties of Perfect Paints can bring the intricate details of steampunk to life on a simple heart-shaped oval plaque.

Supplies:


Additional Items Used:

Chipboard Heavy Weight cut in an oval

49& Market paper - (background)

3 Quarter Designs Paper

Stencil

Lace

Prima Crystals

Chipboard Gears

Metal Key

Molded Heart

Florals

Clear and White Gesso

Vintage Photo Distress Ink


Instructions:

Start by cutting your heavy chipboard in an oval shape to the desired size. Next, cut decorative paper for background to fit and adhere it to the chipboard.



Oval paper with faint text and stamps, on a dark surface. Circular watermark reads "Perfect Paints, Jenn DuBell, Design Team 2023-4."
Paper Applied to Chipboard

Add clear gesso to the surface using a brush, sponge, or spreader tool.


Close-up of a bottle reading "art basics GESSO Clear Transparent." Background shows blurred text "Perfect Paints Jenn Dubell Design Team 2023-24."
Clear Gesso

Once Gesso is completely dry, mix a bit of Honey Gold Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint into a small amount of Gilded Azure Polishing Plaster, about 2 parts Polishing Plaster to 1 part paint. Mix lightly to create a marbled effect and apply through a decorative stencil using a palette knife.


Oornate stencil with Polishing Plaster and Shimmering acrylic paints. Text reads "Perfect Paints." Intricate swirling design with a metallic sheen.
Polishing Plaster & Shimmering Matta Acrylic Paint mixture through stencil

Dry cautiously with a heat tool.


White circular beigepatterned paper with blue and gold polishing plaster & shimmering acrylic paints creating intricate designs on a off white background. Light text and "Perfect Paints" logo visible.
Polishing plaster and shimmering acrylic paints dried

Use Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint in Bright Gold and Honey Gold on gears.


chipboard gears with intricate patterns painted with Shimmering Acrylic gold paint on black paper. Jar labeled "Honey Gold" in the top right. Text reads "Perfect Paints."
Gears Painted in Shimmering Matte Acrylic Bright Gold then Honey Gold


Next, add all of your elements such as florals, fussy cuts, metals, and chipboard pieces.


Art collage with a steampunk woman surrounded by blue and beige flowers, gold gears, and a key labeled "HEART." Sets on wood with Perfect Paints in background
Steampunk Heart Oval Plaque

A dry brushing of Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint in Barely there and white Gesso were brushed on flowers and key element. Honey Gold was splattered around focal. The edges of the oval were inked using Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. The molded wing was painted in Barely There Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint.


Thanks so much for visiting and viewing my project using Perfect Paints! I hope I have inspired you to grab some of these amazing products and create something beautiful! I will be creating more to share with you soon!

Jenn DuBell

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