Saltwash - What is it?

Saltwash seems to be a bit of a thing these days - so much so I have decided to stock it! That makes it play day today because my first delivery has arrived - yeah

What is it?
Put simply, Saltwash™ is a powder that is mixed with the paint to give a textured finish to your work.

• Combine it with stencilling to create a relief effect. 
• Layer it to create a worn seaside look.
• Texture it to make a vintage appearance to your furniture. 
• Plus loads of other things I am about to discover I am quite sure!

It is super easy to use and very versatile in its application. So I'm excited to try it as it seems such a natural fit with our gorgeous Chalk Paint™

From first blob to final finish!

 
First of all I will mix it with Chalk Paint™ to make a glooky consistency a bit like blancmange. Mmmm tasty! This is then applied to my work surface with a spatula and smoothed over to create just the right impasto finish.
The fun bit is that as the colour is created by the paint. I can be as creative as I want with my colour palette, sand it off and still the colour is there.

Paint it on and develop the texture. I can even put a second colour over the top to add extra depth.

Let it all dry et voila! One transformed piece of furniture. This is just one of the effects easily achieved with the paint. I love adding to my skill set like this. Why not drop by our shop if you live locally and see what I am talking about!

So finally a little festive moment with an idea for your bauble recycling this year!

Many thanks to Saltwash™ for their photography used here.

Paper Making Workshop

Trained by Annabel Keatley, a talented mixed media artist, Vanessa will be presenting these new workshops at Sheldon Paint.

The first three are an introduction to the media and you will learn how to prepare and create your own papers. Vanessa provides all you will need for this workshop so you don't need to bring anything with you. You can take away the kit you work with so that you are ready to explore more at home.

Collecting petals and leaves to dry, herbs which release a glorious scent is only part of the fun! You need to start saving interesting papers to use as your mulch as well. Such a welcome way to extend recycling.

That is just the beginning. After making your sheets of paper you need to think about how to use them. Book binding, collage work, pretty note pad covers, greeting cards and invitations, even lampshades. The list is only restricted by your imagination!

                          

  

I have added a link to Annabel's work so that you can see just what an inspiration she can be. Perhaps you might even fancy joining her at her own studio in Southern Spain some day?

Annabel is primarily a painter and exhibits her work at the Rowley Gallery London W8 although she works in Almunecar Southern Spain where she has her studio. It's an obvious step from this to paperaking as both explore colour and textured finishes. Which is really what defines her work.

I hope you enjoy my virtual visit around Annabel's world.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of the workshops as well.

Email jane@sheldonpaint.co.uk to reserve your place