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A Wizard's Mixed Media Journal ~ Part 3 ~ Ravenclaw's Journal

Hi everyone, I'm back for part 3 of my Wizard Journal Series. If you missed it, check out Part 1  HERE If you missed Part 2, check it out HERE Today's journal is Ravenclaw inspired! Ravenclaw's colors are: - Deep blue - Light grey - Yellow Ochre - Metallic Silver - Black After gesso'ing the front and back of the journal, I painted the covers deep blue. After drying, I added a thick coat of Jo Sonya's crackle medium and allowed that to air dry. Next, I added a coat of yellow ochre with a dry brush in a haphazard formation. I did achieve a little 'crackle effect' but not as significant as I would have liked. But when compared to the inside of the covers (no crackle medium applied), you could really see and feel the difference. When all was dry, I rummaged through my cutting dies and decided on a frame and 2 sized of feathers. I die-cut them out of card board and double layered them for a raised effect. The f...