Domino Darlings Tutorial - Page 3 - Written by Susan M. Trask for smARTworks
6. Edge as desired.
We here at smARTworks happen to like our domino art to retain a very domino looking appearance, so more often than
not, we choose to leave our
edges "as is." Other choices we have tried, like, and use ocassioanally are:
Ink - Must be heat-setting and permanent. For blending purposes,
ink is best applied using a sponge dauber during the technique phase.
To make edging easier, construct a masking/painter's tape handle, and place on the back side of the dom. (see photo)
Embossing - Apply an appropriate width of red-liner tape around
edges of dom. Burnish well. Remove liner. Press exposed adhesive into embossing
powder.
Tap/Brush off all excess and any stray powder. Heat set.
Micro Beads - Apply an appropriate width of red-liner tape around edges of dom. Burnish well. Remove liner. Press
exposed adhesive into beads.
When covered,
use fingers to work beads down "into" tape. Apply a thin layer of dimensional glaze over beads. Allow to dry.
Note: Metallic leafing/flakes can be substituted for beads -- simply use a soft brush instead of fingers to work leafing
into tape.
Leafing Pen - Apply removable tape to the side edges
of the domino. Burnish down well. Shake and prime pen. Slide nib along outer edge of
the dom's face. Allow to dry. If needed, repeat. Note: Getting a neat, professional line can be tricky... It
takes a good eye, a steady hand,
and
a bit of practice. Make sure to read product packaging!!! There are safety hazards associated with leafing pens.
7.
Seal.
To ensure permanence, almost all techniques require a sealant. Choosing this sealant depends
on the properties of all the other products used on the domino. Across the board, however, we have found dimensional
glaze gives the best glossy finish, and we use Krylon 1311 as our matte sealant.
Note: For dimensional glazing, we use Diamond Glaze, Crystal Lacquer, and Dimensional Magic interchangeably.
8. Embellish
as desired.
Charms, buttons, beads, wire, glitter, rhinestones, etc. Make sure to use an appropiate adhesive.
