MDF Base - Rustic Lantern

 

 Hello creative friends!

 I've rediscovered my love for mixed media, so you'll find a new idea here every week 😀

 

This mixed media lantern project combines industrial steampunk elements with a warm rustic finish. The base was created using an MDF lantern shape, decorated with layered chipboards, textured details, and dimensional embellishments to achieve a vintage handmade look.

The surface was covered with structure paste to add depth and an aged effect. Afterwards, the entire piece was painted with Terra acrylic paint, giving it a natural earthy tone. To highlight the beautiful textures and chipboard details, metallic wax was gently applied on top, creating subtle vintage shimmer and enhancing the gears.

DA4067 MDF Art Base #14 -Lantern  

DA3468 Fern Fronds

DA1393 Cog Cluster  

DA1694 Daisies 

 

The combination of rough textures, rusty metallic accents, and delicate decorative pieces makes this project a perfect home décor item for lovers of mixed media, steampunk, and rustic art styles.