Phineas Pinchbeck Etched on Copper

 This is one of my all-time favorite stamps from 

The Artistic Stamper, Phineas Pinchbeck.

I used it on a piece of copper that I then etched and cut out with a jeweler's saw.

It's a totally different way to create a collage, and I love it.

This is a close-up of the piece. I believe Phineas is a Steampunk character, so the gears and knobs are fun ephemera to add to the collage.

The Iron Orchid Design mould was used on a plain black frame with Finnabair's waxes to added the only color. Patina Effect Pastes add some texture to the knobs, and embossing powder highlights the 2 Vintaj Ferns.

This is how the copper and brass pieces look with the stamped images on them before they're etched.

These are a few after they've been etched and the patina is added.

I glued on a few other items such as the arrow, key and tiny bulb. A mica powder spray is used for the background on black gesso.

Use chipboard and gears to build up the layers behind the copper. .

The frame and easel were a package deal from Michael's I found years ago. They sit nicely on the piano for a bit of nostalgic fun.

There's a short video on YouTube with the waxes and moulds.

Check out the links for products and I hope you have been inspired to play.

Your Friend in ART,

Linda

Finnabair/Prima - Art Alchemy Waxes , Mini Knobs, Patina Effects Paste, Heavy Body Gel

Iron Orchid Designs/Prima - Vintage Art Decor Mould-Moulding 1 

Creative Paperclay - Modeling clay

Vintaj - Fern Curving Right
Gears - Silver and Brass, Brass Gear Mix (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Mica Powder Spray, Black Chipboard, Embossing Powder, Copper Sheet, Etching Fluid