October 8th, 2017
Inside: how to use masking tape on your art journal page Sometimes the best art journaling techniques are with the most simple items you have at home and that are not originally made for crafts. I had a lot of masking tape and I wanted to use it for something so I came up woth a fun way to use it on my art journal page. USING MASKING TAPE IN CRAFTS Masking tape, also known as painter’s tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in a variety of widths. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted. The adhesive is the key element to its usefulness, as it allows the tape to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the surface to which it is applied. The tape is available in …
September 29th, 2017
Inside: how to make a mixed media canvas with an empty chipboard sheet What do you do with your empty chipboard sheet after you take out all the shapes? You are left with a sheet full of holes in all kinds of shapes right? Did you know you can use it to make a mixed media canvas? WHY USE AN EMPTY CHIPBOARD SHEET AS AN ART MATERIAL Other than the fact that using the empty chipboard sheet is utterly cool, here are few more reasons why it’s a good idea: You save money – instead of buying supplies to make a mixed media canvas you use what you already have Recycle and reuse – being a caring artist is important and we all do what we can to minimize the amount of trash we throw It’s creative – using an unusual material in a project forces you to be creative and think about …
September 12th, 2017
inside: best 3 tools to write text on mixed media projects I made a beautiful canvas with lots of paint layers, stenciling and stamping. Then I added exture with modeling paste and some more stenciling. I wanted to finish the project with a cool quote but I couldn’t get it on the project. I ruined 3 pens and still couldn’t get my text on the project! Have you wvwe had this problem? I have 3 great ideas how to solve it! WHY WRITING TEXT ON MIXED MEDIA PROJECT IS A PROBLEM One of the most popular questions or problems people have when they create mixed media projects is how to write text on their project. When you use acrylic paints, gesso and other mediums on a project most of the pens will not work on these surfaces and you have a problem of writing something. This happens because: The surface isn’t COMPLETELY dry – and …
September 3rd, 2017
Inside: how to make a gel printing tissue paper background on art journal pages and other projects. Do you love making your own custom supplies? Today I’m sharing How to Create a Gel Printing Tissue Paper Background for any project you want. This easy gel plate printing technique will work on any paper and not just tissue paper. MAKE A GEL PRINTING PAPER BACKGROUND WITH TISSUE PAPER Usually Gel printing or mono printing is done on a thick watercolor paper or cardstock, but printing on tissue paper is amazing! Why? because it gives you a unique effect you can’t get with any other material. You can use tissue paper from local craft store or find in shoe boxes. WHAT IS GEL PRINTING Gel printing or gelli printing is a form of art to make prints called monoprinting. Previously in order to make monoprints you had to have a press to transfer the paints …
July 25th, 2017
Inside: what are artist trading cards and how to make them look amazing Artist trading cards (ATCs) is a conceptual art project initiated by the Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann in 1997. Artist trading cards are 2.5 by 3.5 inches in size, the same format as modern trading cards (hockey cards or baseball cards) or playing cards. They are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in the collaboration. WHAT ARE THE RULES OF ARTIST TRADING CARDS If you’re not familiar with ATC’s here are the basics that you need to know: Size: 2.5″ x 3.5″ vertical or horizontal You can use all mediums Create more than one and show your style Sign your name and add the card’s title on the back ATC’s are for trade never for sale HOW TO MAKE ATC’s? Cut …
June 25th, 2017
Inside: how to make a realistic mixed media canvas art There are two main methods to make a mixed media canvas. The first is to make a mixed media art canvas with an abstract look and no actual scene or person. The second methods is to create a canvas with an actual scene, person or real image. It might surprise you, but the second method is a little more difficult because it’s not just adding layers of paint and texture you have to create something that exists in reality, with real elements. HOW TO MAKE A REALISTIC MIXED MEDIA CANVAS PICK YOUR SCENE First, you need to decide what scene you want to create on your canvas. You can create: Landscape: a scene with a view of nature or an urban setting A scene with a person: use an image or photo with an actual person on your canvas Real place: you don’t …
May 7th, 2017
Inside: altered playing cards with different techniques and materials When I started with mixed media I was very unsure of almost every step I made because I felt I didn’t know enough techniques, enough materials or had enough experience. I wanted to make mixed media in a small scale that won’t be so scary so I decide to alter playing cards. If until now you were not sure about mixed media like I was, or a little scared to create an art journal page or even a canvas for whatever reason this tutorial series is for you! The 52 playing cards I made really opened my mind and set my creativity free with no fear! These altered mixed media playing cards with the 52 mixed media Techniques is the ultimate series to start and master mixed media techniques. WHAT ARE ALTERED MIXED MEDIA PLAYING CARDS There are 52 cards in every deck and we’ll alter each …
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