If you do a lot of DIY projects, you probably know what I am talking about when your friends and family show up with loads of tossed off items that "they just knew you could do something with it." I am lucky to have that problem. When my first cousin brought me this interesting silver toned pleated purse, I immediately was inspired to make it a lot more interesting using products by Jacquard.
Using Lumiere and Neopaque in a variety of colors, I painted each of the pleats on this bag a different color, including the ruffles.
I love using Lumiere on surfaces such as leather and vinyl because it adds such a rich shine. Neopaque is the perfect compliment to it because it covers the surface with an opaque finish. This means you do not have to use multiple coats the surface, usually one does the trick!
To add details, I used the handle of a foam brush and black neopaque paint to create dots on the pleat that was painted Neopaque in turquoise.
On the white panel, I opted for stripes painted in Lumiere Crimson. I added details with a black fine point tee juice marker. I have recently discovered the fun of using tee juice markers on top of Jacquard paints.
I continued decorating each panel in a different design, using markers as needed.
This was a really fun project! And I saved a nice bag from the trash bin.
Jacquard Lumiere, Neopaque and Tee juice markers can be purchased from Dick Blick Art Materials.
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Posted by: furniture decals | July 16, 2012 at 02:57 AM
What a great project. Thanks so much for sharing...I love it!!!!
Posted by: Dawn Edwards | November 12, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Such fun stripey colors and designs...thanks for the terrific idea.
Posted by: Becky Shander | October 31, 2011 at 01:24 PM
LOVE THIS PURSE!!!!!I have never tried Jaquard paints,but I am now,thanks for the tutorial!!
Posted by: debbie nang | October 29, 2011 at 06:23 AM
This is a fabulous project. I love your style. I never thought about painting a purse.
Posted by: Laura Bray | October 26, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Hi Melony!
The pocketbook is so cute. I don't have a Facebook page (I'm way out of touch!), but wanted to let you know how cute it is. Thanks for introducing me to another new product.
Posted by: Kathy | October 21, 2011 at 06:50 AM