The ULTIMATE IOD Fall DIY Marathon! 10+ Projects, ONE Amazing Gallery Wall | IOD - Video

If you've ever wanted to pack an entire creative masterclass into one video, this is it. ????

IOD Artisan Jonathon Marc Mendes walks us through building a stunning Autumn Gallery Wall using unexpected thrifted finds, IOD Moulds, Transfers, Stamps, and Air Dry Clay. Along with all the techniques you'll use on every project from here on out. This

In this video you'll see:
✨ How to scale and select moulds for curved and small surfaces
✨ Applying air dry clay to finished wood surfaces without the mess
✨ Debossing custom text directly into wet clay using IOD Mini Stamps
✨ How smooth thrifted surfaces like aluminum trays and enamel bowls accept transfers with zero prep
✨ A simple floral wire hanger hack for lightweight thrifted pieces
✨ Painting and aging woven baskets with chalk-style paint and wax
✨ Hanging open books as wall art using vintage curtain clips
✨ Upcycling an old alarm clock into a 3D dimensional wall display
✨ Distressing metal finishes with gilding wax and dark wax for an aged brass look
✨ Balancing warm autumn tones with a cool accent color for a cohesive gallery wall
✨ Dry-fitting shadow box castings before committing to glue

IOD Products Used:
???? IOD Cornucopias Mould
???? IOD Oak Leaves and Acorns Mould
???? IOD Autumn Cottage Mould (retired)
???? IOD Olive Crest Mould
???? IOD Apothecary Labels Mini Stamp Set
???? IOD Winter's Calling Transfer
???? IOD Brocante Transfer
???? IOD Lover of Flowers Transfer
???? IOD Winter Botanist Transfer
???? IOD Clementine Transfer
???? IOD Air Dry Clay

Additional Supplies:
???? Wood glue + hot glue
???? Chalk-style paint (neutral, cream, duck egg blue)
???? Black spray paint
???? Gilding wax (gold), clear wax, dark wax, white wax
???? Floral wire + curtain clips
???? Heavy cardstock + painter's tape
???? Thrifted items: wooden clogs, aluminum trays, enamel bowls, baskets, hardback books, alarm clock, shadow boxes

This one is worth watching from start to finish, and then watching again. ????

For more from Jonathon, visit @JonathonMarcMendesPaintedLove.

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Made your own gallery wall? Share it in the IOD Creative Tribe on Facebook. We cannot wait to see it. ????