The Tin Man with a Treasure in his Chest (Prima Marketing)

Dear crafty friends,

When I saw those shutters in my DT box, I was wondering what I would do with them. They were beautiful, but I really didn't have any idea on how to make them special enough.

I looked closer and I couldn’t help but thinking of a rib cage. So there it was : I’d make a puppet. I named him The Tin Man with a Treasure in his Chest after the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.

After adhering everything together, I covered everything with black gesso.

I used lots of Art Alchemy Metallique paints. to get that metallique finish. I just love how it turned out.

I used cheap sponge brush to make his arms and legs.

Here is his chest. On the outside, I used paper flowers and a paper clay shape, along with old metal letters.

Inside his chest, I used lots of Mechanicals and chipboards (gears), all covered with black gesso and waxes.

I heard people at Creativation loved him.

I hope my projects inspire you to think outside the box!

Prima supplies used:

993696 - Memory Hardware - Venetian Shutters

963361 - Mechanicals - Tin Hearts

960407 - Mechanicals – Flowers Small

960346 – Vintage Mechanicals – Washers #1

963354 - Mechanicals - Mini Stars

990718 - Memory Hardware - Côte d'Azur - Antique Chain - Copper

961411 - Art Basics - Modeling Paste

961459 - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - Black

963040 - Art Basics - Heavy Body Gel

961428 - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

963057 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Ancient Coin

963064 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Steampunk Copper

965129 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Rustic Brown

963101 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Silver Spoon

964146 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Sparks - Raven Black

964023 - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Bronze Age

964009 - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Brushed Iron

964313 - Art Alchemy - Antique Brillance - Red Amber

964672 - Art Ingredients - Mega Art Stones

963705 - Art Ingredients - Art Stones

962555 - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - Black

962586 - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - Bronze

961602 - Art Extravagance - Glitter Set - Ebony & Ivory

597269 - Amelia Rose Flowers - Scribbles

597115 - Zella Teal Flowers - Fearless

960179 – 6x6 Stencil - Checker

Have a nice day.

Karine

xx