Regarding the previous post...
1) The watercolours used here are Twinkling H2Os, they are a solid, and they come if small tubs. They are a shimmery type of paint. I rarely work with watercolour crayons, just haven't been as happy with the results.
2) Flocking glue tips: Use a glue pen. I have both the quickie glue pen (great for fine detailing) as well as the glue that came in the Martha Stewart glitter trios (small tip and opening, easy to control and "draw" with). Work in small sections, glue a bit, sprinkle the flocking powder on liberally, grab a scrap piece of cardstock and press pretty hard on the flock with the paper. This helps to really press the powder into the glue.
Hope that helps!
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Saturday, October 13, 2007
A few tips
Judging by the overwhelming response to Julie's tutorial, I'm guessing a lot of the community hadn't yet tried enhancing marker coloured images with the aquapainter. I just thought I'd throw out a few tips, since this is how I've been using the markers since I got them.
1) Watercolour paper is not the only type of paper this works with. The Stampin' Up markers are streakless on kraft, natural white or ivory, and confetti white or cream. I find that using watercolour paper, well, it makes my project look watercoloured. These other papers I've listed don't have that effect on the appearance, plus they are less expensive! The crab below was stamped with black stazon on natural white paper.
2) Instead of outline colouring your main image and pulling the colour away with an aquapainter, try squiggling a bit of colour onto a piece of plastic. Blend that into the image if you want a more gradual lightening of colour.
3) Consider getting a light grey alcohol-based marker if you like the subtle outline shadowed look. You can find a 10% grey marker from Prismacolor for pretty cheap. It adds such a nice shadow to items.
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