Magical Christmas Sleigh

Inspiration: I upcycled a holiday décor piece on clearance last year. I wanted to take it to the next level with mixed-media steampunk and holiday elements.

Description: The mixed media Magical Christmas Sleigh home décor piece features a metal sled measuring 23” tall x 12.25” wide and 4.75” deep. I layered various resin molded elements and holiday décor items to give it depth. I upcycled a Santa face from a holiday candle package as the focal point with a single jingle bell necklace (upcycled from a holiday package) attaching all these items with Heavy Body Gel. I used acrylic paints and waxes to give the piece color and highlight the details of the mold pieces. I finished it off with paint splatters and spray glitter.

Products:

  • Metal holiday sled décor piece
  • Holiday candle Santa face lid
  • Large jingle bell with cord
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy White Gesso
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Body Gel
  • Prima Re-Design Décor Moulds - Aviary
  • Prima Re-Design Décor Moulds – Laurel Wreath
  • Prima Marketing Finnabair Imaginarium Moulds – Large Gears
  • Prima Marketing Finnabair Imaginarium Moulds – Grungy Frames
  • Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Metal Embellishments - Woodland Leaves
  • Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Steampunk Gears
  • Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Hardware Accents
  • Found and repurposed objects
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Metallique Wax – Old White, Bronze Age, and Vintage Gold
  • Krylon Glitter Blast

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Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs


Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs
I began with a basic metal sled on clearance.

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs
I cast resin moulds to get snowflakes, wings, gears,
birds and leaves to give the piece depth
through layers of three-dimensional elements.

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs
I repurposed a Santa face from a candle lid
and added a fun jingle bell necklace

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs
I matched the base color of the sled to begin
to create mixed media effects on.

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs
Finished - so fun!!!

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs

Magical Christmas Sleigh by Jason Duigou of Duigou Designs

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Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA

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