MINC IT MONDAY I Create a Foiled Lightbox Insert

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Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp
15 January, 2017 In Inspiration By Lindsay Bateman

MINC IT MONDAY I Create a Foiled Lightbox Insert

Hello everyone and welcome back to MINC it Monday!

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

I am SO excited to share with you a little MINC DIY that you can use for your LightBox!  Yes…for your LightBox! 😉 .  Let me show you how!

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

The supplies you will need for this DIY are:

-MINC Foil Applicator Machine

-MINC Reactive Foil (desired color of choice)

-MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium & Application Tool

-Desired Art Screen (any screen pattern will work)

-MINC Acetate Sheets

-LightBox (any size will work)

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

OK, so let’s break this DIY down into some very basic steps.

Step 1: Select a MINC Acetate sheet.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Place on a craft mat.

Apply your desired art screen pattern on top of the acetate sheet.  Secure with washi tape.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 2: Apply MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium onto the top of your art screen.  

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Using your application tool drag the medium down to cover the entire pattern of the screen.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 3: Remove washi tape from sides and gently peel back the art screen to reveal your image.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 4: Set aside your acetate sheet to fully dry.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 5: Choose your Reactive foil colour.

I am using the MINC Reactive Foil in Rose Gold.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 6: Place your acetate sheet into a transfer folder and apply foil on top.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 7: Place into the MINC Foil Application Machine on heat setting 2.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 8: Remove transfer folder and foil from your acetate sheet to reveal a gorgeous foiled image.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Step 9: Create your custom MINC LightBox slides!

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

I am using the mini LightBox for this demo, but the same technique will also work for the large LightBox as well.

Step 10: Use a LightBox insert as a template, and cut into 4 slides.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

step 11: Place acetate slides inside your LightBox along with your desired statement.

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Voila!  And there you have it!  Gorgeous foiled LightBox slides made using your MINC machine.  How awesome right?!?  Just think of all the creative possibilities out there using this very basic technique, acetate sheets and art screens!  Oh and don’t forget the million MINC foil colours out there to choose from! SO. MUCH. FUN!

Thanks for stopping by this week.  Have an awesome “MINC IT” Monday! 🙂

Create a LightBox Insert Using MINC Reactive Art Screen Medium I @lindsaybateman for @heidiswapp

Supplies:  MINC 12″ Foil Application Machine; MINC Reactive Art Screen Ink; MINC Reactive Foil Rose Gold; Mixed Media Floral Art Screen; Mini LightBox; Mini Alphabet Lightbox Bold Black

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