Pretty metal flakes in a new technique

I discovered this technique on the USA ArtQuest blog, and then ordered the Duo Adhesive and some of the Touche' cardstock and Studio Paper so I could try it.   I couldn't get the watercolor step to work....I don't have the mica watercolors, but tried pearlescent ones and Twinks instead.  So I didn't create an encaustic piece, but I think this first stage is impressive by itself.   The metal flakes are variegated gold colors, and I'm down to the crumbs.

I LOVE Techniques!

Give me a technique anytime! I love playing with something new, and I found one I hadn't tried before: "Embossed Tissue Paper" .... on the Paper Imagery Design blog. Eileen posted the tutorial. It's a good one, but I took it a different direction. First, I added color with Glimmer Mists rather than inks. Then, after creating some background pieces, I thought I'd try to make a piece that could serve as the card front....or tag front, in my case. The piece I made for a card isn't completed yet. I hope to post it later.