This is another version of Faux Shaker technique. Last fortnight we framed an image, then stuck down the little embellishments that would be normally floating loose in a normal shaker style technique. The biggest problem with the normal shaker technique is that you need to make sure that the little box that you create out of the foam sides is completely sealed all around so you don't lose your little embellishments. The other issue I've found with that particular technique is the little bits can get stuck to the excess sticky on all 4 sides inside the little box.
This technique still looks and acts like a shaker style, but without the hassle. I used cellophane bags to encase an image. You don't need to have the little bags exactly the same size as your image, as all you need to do is to place the image down on a piece of cellophane, wrap and tape 3 sides, then pour in your embellishments at the top, then fold and wrap the top piece. Attach it to your background with some foam tape and you're good to go. A tip, don't wrap the cellophane too tight as you want the bits to be able to move around freely (microbeads are absolutely the best for this technique!) and if you use other things like sequins, make sure they are flat shapes.
"Snap"...
"Stay weird"...
"Darkness"...
"Whimsy"...
"Cranky"...
"Curious"...
This is a final one from last fortnight, Faux Shaker #1, where we glued down the little embellishments so it looks like a shaker, but it's not.
"Ecstasy"...
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This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing!
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