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How to Create a Limoges Box
I don't remember when I fell in love with these remarkable little
boxes. I just remember longing for one but never being able to afford
them! Once I started to paint porcelain, it never occurred to me I
could paint a Limoges box - until I met Kathy Cox (Limoges Shapes!) and
took a seminar with Jessie Mann.
Kathy carries a fabulous assortment of
Limoges boxes.
(Note from Marci: Kathy's "Limoges Shapes!" catalog can be found on the catalog link on the PPIO homepage) I've used Jessie's technique to successfully create many
boxes (thank you, Jessie!) - each unique and with their own
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Step 1: Take the lid of your box and trace around the outside onto a
piece of paper. Use this as
a guide to sketch your design. |
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Step 2: Once you have your box designed, use a felt tip pen to frame
your design on the
porcelain. |
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Step 3: Place resist on the box where your design will go. Set it aside
to allow the resist to dry.
While drying, proceed to Step 4. |
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Step 4: Mix the paint you have chosen as your background color with an
open medium to a
creamy consistency. (You can test to see if it has reached the right
consistency by
tilting the tile. If the paint 'runs' a little, you're ready for Step
5)! |
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Step 5: Dip a cosmetic sponge in your prepared paint. Blot any excess
paint on a paper towel.
Pounce the paint onto your box, making certain the resist is completely
dry before thoroughly covering the white porcelain. |
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Step 6: Once the paint has been applied, take a needle and CAREFULLY
lift one edge of the
resist. Using a pair of tweezers remove the resist, being careful not
to disturb the
paint. FIRE 018 |
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Step 7: At this point you can paint your design on your blank canvas! I
like to do hunt scenes, so
I use pen oil mixed with black paint and pen the design on the
unpainted porcelain.
FIRE 018 |
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Step 8: Once the design is complete, I finish by using burnished Roman
liquid gold to highlight or frame my work.
FIRE 019 |
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There you have it! A unique work of art. I hope this will serve as a
guide so you can create your own lovely Limoges treasures!
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