I love a good swipe technique but this one really helps create a glow and shadow using the silver against a backdrop of black with gold and copper swipes.

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▶▶▶More about this Tutorial:

▶ Technique: Swipe Technique

▶ Canvas size: 20x40 inch

▶ Pouring Medium formula: My paints are mixed with Owatrol (Floetrol) with a ratio of paint to pouring medium of 1:3. I also add 1 part water into this to allow free-flow movement so its 1:1:3 Paint:Water:Pouring Medium.

▶ Color Palette:
Amsterdam: Copper, Lamp Black (Base).
Pebeo: Iridescent Gold, Iridescent Silver

▶ Hair dryer: Remington D3010 and always use the cool setting

Time stamps:
There are hints, tips and knowledge sharing throughout the video! So stay tuned throughout to get full advantage of the process and information.

00:03 - Welcome and Color Palette with Concept
00:44 - Preparing the base coat
01:46 - Adding the embroidery hoop
02:22 - Adding the copper layer
03:00 - Swiping with toilet paper
04:30 - Creating the shadow with Silver
06:00 - Adding the gold layer
08:30 - Creating the shadow with Silver
10:40 - Blending the colors with swipes
12:11 - Removing the hoop
12:39 - Close Ups of wet and dry version

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