Working with A1Creatives Iron

After exposure to water, the Iron powder mixed into the A1Creatives gives beautiful natural and unique rust effects.

On this page we explain how (in 3 different ways) you can achieve these rust effects using A1Creatives Iron, water and some patience. Be surprised by the result and don't forget to experiment further yourself.

A1Creatives Iron consists of:

  • 100 grams A1Creatives Iron Liquid
  • 250 grams A1Creatives Iron Powder
  • Iron powder

The mixing ratio of A1Creatives Iron is 1 part Liquid and 2.5 parts Powder by weight. Make sure all parts are ready before mixing the Liquid and Powder. If necessary, use a scale.

Surprise yourselves by the different results and don't forget to show us your own Mixed Media A1Creatives Iron rust creation.

Mixed Media projects with A1Creatives Iron

How can we create our own rusted object with A1Creatives Iron?

Step 1: Select a mould suitable for A1Creatives Iron

There are many different types of moulds suitable for casting A1Creatives Iron. We have noticed that these moulds react in a different way to the iron powder, creating different rust effects. 

For this test we work with molds from Dadarkar, Finnabair, Stamperia and Zuri because these are frequent used molds for MIxed Media projects. We then use A1Creatives Iron in 3 different ways. Scroll on to see the different steps and the final results.

Step 2: Three ways to achieve natural rust effect

Method 1: We use the enclosed iron powder jar to apply a thin layer of iron powder into the mould. Then we fill it with our standard A1Creatives Iron.Het ijzerpoeder is in siliconen mallen goed te verdelen. Het blijft als het ware “hangen” aan het silicone. De plastic mal van Stamperia is lastiger. Hier hoopt het ijzerpoeder zich op in de diepe delen van de mal.Dit verschil komt ook terug in de afdrukken die over het algemeen vrij donker zijn, waarschijnlijk door de ijzerpoeder aan de oppervlakte. De afdruk van de Stamperia mal valt op omdat deze juist licht van kleur is.Let op dat dat er ijzerpoeder achter kan blijven in de mal. Dit komt dat de A1Creatives in de mal is gegoten en niet met de kwast is aangebracht waardoor ijzerpoeder de kans heeft om in de diepere details van de mal achter te blijven. Door de manier van werken zullen een aantal zeer fijne details minder goed overgenomen worden door de A1Creatives.

Thin layer of iron powder applied in the mould

Iron powder left in the mould after unloading
Method 2: We make it ourselves a little easier on and pour the A1Creatives Iron mixture directly into the mould without first applying a layer of iron powder.Compared to the first method, it is striking that the A1Creatives Iron objects are lighter in colour after they have been removed from the mould. Especially the Wing from the Stamperia mould has an almost silvery colour.The details are well taken over as we are used to from A1Creatives.

Method 3:
Again, we do not apply a layer of iron powder in the mould, but we do add extra iron powder to the A1Creatives Iron mixture. As a result, there is more iron powder in the A1Creatives and we expect even better rust effects. We have added 50 grams of extra iron powder to 1 set of A1Creatives Iron.

Step 1: Select a mould suitable for A1Creatives Iron

There are many different types of moulds suitable for casting A1Creatives Iron. We have noticed that these moulds react in a different way to the iron powder, creating different rust effects. 

For this test we work with molds from Dadarkar, Finnabair, Stamperia and Zuri because these are frequent used molds for MIxed Media projects. We then use A1Creatives Iron in 3 different ways. Scroll on to see the different steps and the final results.

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