An idea for a large embroidered piece made with wax paper has haunted my mind for over a year now, but I can't seem to get started with it. This collage is an attempt for a warm-up of sorts.
After I complained about the absence of wax paper in Finland, a very kind reader sent some my way and made it possible for me to bring some of my ideas into reality. Thank you once more!
Dark Things - mixed media collage by Kaija Rantakari / paperiaarre.com
Dark Things - mixed media collage by Kaija Rantakari / paperiaarre.com
Three layers of wax paper still give a translucent result, so the background has a big effect on the way the collage looks like. The above photos were taken on a black background, below on a white.
Dark Things - mixed media collage by Kaija Rantakari / paperiaarre.com
I can imagine this looking great on various coloured backgrounds, too. Maybe even with a patterned background? A piece of old wallpaper perhaps...