So in my last post I showed you the 2 textured papers that I made, and I'll show you how I did them. Originally, I had this book on making paste papers, which involved boiling water and adding cornstarch. It actually seems pretty easy, but I didn't want to make the mess, and basically I just wanted the end results to look like the pics in the book, so I decided on an easier way.
I started out painting a design on the cardstock paper--
And then I mixed regular gel medium with acrylic paint and spread it over the paper with a palette knife--a fairly thick layer.
And then immediately took this rubber comb and made my design into it.
You get great texture, and you can use anything you have handy to create the texture--a regular comb, a nail, skewer, bottle cap --whatever.
Thank you jerseyweeds. So fun to do!!
And one more thing--you'll see at the top of my sidebar--Lisa Lectura's giveaway. Well, she picked the winner yesterday, and guess who won??!! ; )
I now have a another very cool piece of art for my art room--I'm very excited!
The main thing is that every time you lift your texture tool off of the surface, make sure to wipe the gel off so it's clean when you make more designs in the gel.
The next paper started out like this--just an acrylic wash over it--
And I decided to try it this time with just the gel (no paint added to it) and then see if it made a difference, and I don't think it did.
It eliminates the one step, and you definitely use a lot less of the paint. I really like the way these turned out and I want to try this technique on canvas or wood, but when I do, I think I'll try it with the heavy gel medium for even more texture. To get this result, you have to use the gel medium, because it dries clear, and the color from underneath comes through.
And here's another fun paper that I did. I started out with an embossed paper that was white, or you could use textured wallpaper, and here's how it ended up--
And all I needed were these--
And this video!
Thank you jerseyweeds. So fun to do!!
And one more thing--you'll see at the top of my sidebar--Lisa Lectura's giveaway. Well, she picked the winner yesterday, and guess who won??!! ; )
I now have a another very cool piece of art for my art room--I'm very excited!
Diane, I loved the video, loved the music and loved your results. Thanks so very much for showing this technique. I am going to order one of those irons...Wow..your results really are amazing.
ReplyDeletethis was and is such a fun visit, and of all things I so much love that bird that just happened by in your previous post. Those colors also in the whole paper are wonderful combination. Such fun inspirational things you have shown us. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteDiane...your textured paper is wonderful! And the crayon technique looks amazing...I have one of those irons that I have never used...maybe, just maybe, I'll try this.
ReplyDeleteMary
I love the look of this technique! And YES...I saw that you won! I'm so happy for you! Lisa's art is beautiful! Hugs! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this awesome video...where do I get that tool...I want one..lol Love your papers it turned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
Excellent video and the music very much to my liking. I do have one of those irons and lots of crayons. This is going to be lots of fun. Thanks for sharing and again congrats on winning the giveaway. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the little iron to melt your crayons? I looked for one of those at Michaels today--they don't have them. I saw that you won the giveaway on Lisa's blog--lucky girl!! Your papers are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThese papers are amazing, Diane! I really love that last one. Thanks for explaining how you went about making these. And congrats to you on winning a piece of Lisa's lovely art! Lucky you!!! Theresa
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorials Diane. I love the look of these, all of them.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous and thanks so much for sharing the technique. Thank you for visiting my blog so that I could find yours, I've added you to my blog list.
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible papers! I am so happy you shared such a cool technique with us(O: Really nice work, I love them all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog post, loved your results and loved the video and music. Now I have to get one of those irons too! Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeletesuch gorgeous pages, love your use of texture....and the techneque with the crayons is amazing!!! thanks so much for sharing! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteYou are astounding! I used my coupon and what was left of my Christmas gift card at Michael's yesterday and sprung for the fiber paste and then I played around with it a little bit after work yesterday and all I can say is I need some kind of "over thinking" intervention. Thank you for sharing all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorials Diane, thank you!
ReplyDeleteKisses and nice weekend.
Hi dear,
ReplyDeletecongratulations with your new art piece!
And thanks Diane, for showing the steps, for getting that wonderfull texture, in your paintings.
I did not se the video yet, but will return for that.
Happy week-end sweet,
XOX Dorthe
HOW FANTASTIC DIANE LOVE THE VIDEO THEY ADD SO MUCH MORE TO A BLOG .. THE COLOURS ARE AMAZING VERY STRIKING GOOD MUSIC CHOICE, IT IS GREAT TO SEE A PROCESS THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENT ON MY LAST POST YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO DO ANOTHER VLOG XXXXX CREATIVE BLESSINGS CLAIRE
ReplyDeletethank you so much for sharing! I'm really excited about your work. I'm a painter and just starting to discover the world of art journaling, that we don't have here in germany.
ReplyDeleteAnna
Congrats on winning another piece of art,your wall is probably so inspiring now. You should take a picture when you get it hung up. And thanks so much for sharing your secrets on creating such cool papers,can't wait to try them. Thanks.
ReplyDeletei want to play with you & crayons!!!
ReplyDeletecan you heat up the water
for some tea for two?!!!
Diane...I sure wish we lived close by so I could come and play! Your art is just so inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteOooo love this, especially that last one with the crayons! Fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend Diane!
♥jenny
Thanks so much for sharing..I can't wait to start playing!! xo
ReplyDeleteHey Diane,
ReplyDeleteLooks like messy good fun! All of the papers are beautiful. I really like the embossed one.
Smiles-
Melissa
PS- How cold is it in Erie today? Snowing down here today and very windy. On my way to Pat Catans!!!!
Love all your colorful fantastic textured backgrounds. Thank you for sharing the step by step photos! It's so inspiring to see how you work.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice sunday,
Anja
I don't have one of those clover irons, but I love the results you got. You are having so much fun with these techniques and I'm loving how you are playing.
ReplyDeleteSorry. I sort of lost you on the first technique, but I love the results you got. I'm going to have to play as soon as my life calms down a bit. Thanks for being so inspiring.
It is fun to see what you are up to and the wonderful results you got. Thank you for sharing how you did this!
ReplyDeleteAlways on the look out for things to do with my embossed wallpaper stash, don't you just love wallpapers full stop, or is it just me, lol. Off to watch video, thanks so much for sharing, your result was amazing :)
ReplyDeleteOK... I hate ironing with a passion and have no idea where to buy one of those cute little ones... but I have a packet of crayons!! Love what you have done and the textured papers are lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas here Diane!!! Ohhhh that fun paper just really speaks to me...it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei really like your tehniques and artworks they are brilliant! good luck at work:)wait to see other wonders!!!Ramy;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a great technique, everything looks great. You are so lucky to have won Lisa's painting, congratulation !
ReplyDeleteLove these techniques Diane, I have used a similar one to the crayola before but i love that you used it on embossed paper. Fabulous work
ReplyDeletehugs June xxx
Wow I love those techniques! They look like fun! I especially like the crayon melting on the embossed paper. What a great blog post. You always show something new to me. Thanks Diane!You are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!! You are so sweet to share your techniques. I have just got to get the paint out and start playing again. Fabric took over! Hope you're having a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Holly
hello, glad you stopped by my blog- you are generous in your sharing of techniques.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Your papers turned out beautiful. I think I need to order one of those irons, too. It looks like a ton of fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning Lisa Lecturas giveaway! :) These papers are great. Thanks for sharing the steps. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorials. Sometimes I think people don't try things because they look so complicated but you make it look so easy. When I was a little girl I loved melting crayons and just splashing the color onto paper. Even then I loved arts and crafts.
Thanks for this inspiring post Diane!
ReplyDeleteOkay now this is cool! I love your papers...but crayola crayons..yummy! Their smell just brings me to another time and place! back to the origins of my creativity!
ReplyDeleteoff to watch your video now!
ciao bella
thanks so much for sharing!
Creative Carmelina
that was brilliant! I love it! and now I need to go out and purchase yet another tool for my creative collection of must have studio gadgets!
ReplyDeletethis is inspirational..thanks again!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
What an amazing step by step! Thank you Diane!
ReplyDeleteI'm having so many issues lately just posting to my blog. Do you use another way to post? I mean, if I want to move photos or insert words it highlights and deletes what I already have in there. So frustrating :(
thanks for showing us how to do this technique. beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteBeyond cool! Lovely work you've done, really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Jo
Diane this video is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHowdy,
ReplyDeleteYour results for this wax over embossed paper are more exquisite than the tutorial video. Youve inspired me!
Peace,
LuLu
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