Field of Flowers Mixed Media Photo Frame

Figure A

Steps:

1. Draw a desired scene on the picture frame with a pencil. Jacki Gran's drawing featured a field of grass at the bottom of the frame with a sky and sun at the top.

2. Paint the scene with acrylic paint as desired. Paint the grass green, the sky blue and sun yellow. Add red flowers with black centers, highlights of yellow in the grass and blue shadows on the grass (figure A).

Figure B

3. Using a ruler and pencil draw the lines for printing desired phrase at the upper right of the frame (figure B).

Figure C

4. Draw lettering using a black permanent marker, then erase the pencil lines when the marker is completely dry (figure C).

5. Varnish and let dry overnight.

Figure D

6. Cut stained glass into pieces and shapes using a glasscutter and glass nippers (figure D). Caution: Wear protective safety glasses while cutting glass.

Figure E

7. Adhere glass pieces on the sun, flowers and grass accents with Weldbond glue. Let dry overnight (figure E).

Figure F

8. To match the grout to the yellow glass sun, mix yellow acrylic paint into the water prior to mixing the grout (figure F).

9. Wipe clean with a damp sponge and polish with a soft rag.

10. Attach a picture hanger to the back and insert a photo in the frame.

Web site: www.jackigranmosaics.com