Swap Due Date - Thursday July 2nd
Number of Cards - 3 for3 or 6 for 6
Number of participants - unlimited
Medium: Acrylic inks plus
Recently I purchased some acrylic inks. Before I bought my first set, I had not heard of them. These inks are made with pigments, not dyes.You can easily mix them with eachother and/or water. Vibrant colors. When they dry, they are water resistant. So wash your brushes well or they will forever be the color you used them for. They are permanent inks.These inks do not fade nor do they move when dry. Good for layering.
I am hoping that some of you know how to use these inks. Otherwise we will all be experimenting and exploring them together. There are videos on how to use them.
There are a variety of brands and prices. I began with Liquitex as I have other products by them. I got the primary colors and then a blue set. I also bought another brand, maybe MontMarte .I don't like that these have that little ball inside.
I like making lines of color with the droppers that are attached to the lids. Then I spritz them with water. I also like to blow through a straw to make little color bursts.
I ordered some clear gesso and figured out that I could also use a clear glaze or gel medium to coat text pages. When dry, I put ink down and spritz with water. When the inks are dry, I have added circles printed with lids and Stazon.
So your challenges include experimenting with ways to use acrylic inks and sharing those tips on this swap thread. Feel free to add other elements such as text, glazes, stamping, marker lines or scribbles... I also want to try these inks on different kinds of paper.
The Other Stuff that you need to know:
* Sign up on this swap thread.
* Each ATC needs its own sleeve.
* If your card is floppy, back it with heavy cardstock or light cardboard.
Mailing-Everyone, send in paper or a sticky with your mailing address. *** I will provide envelopes for everyone
US players send one of 2 forever stamps.
International players, I will provide postage for you.
For envelope travel, either slightly overlap your cards and put washi or painters tape across them, front and back. This prevents them from danching
& breaking the envelope. Taping the back flap is also helpful. Some people put a strip or something across their cards. I don't.
Send your cards by regular mail. Make your cards early and mail early. I do not wait for late cards.
Do not use certified mail. That needs a signature or needs to be picked up from a post office. Your mail needs to come to my mailbox.
You are either making ATCs with acrylic inks on them or mixed media ATCs that include acrylic inks.
Who is ready to explore acrylic inks?
1. me
2.
Number of Cards - 3 for3 or 6 for 6
Number of participants - unlimited
Medium: Acrylic inks plus
Recently I purchased some acrylic inks. Before I bought my first set, I had not heard of them. These inks are made with pigments, not dyes.You can easily mix them with eachother and/or water. Vibrant colors. When they dry, they are water resistant. So wash your brushes well or they will forever be the color you used them for. They are permanent inks.These inks do not fade nor do they move when dry. Good for layering.
I am hoping that some of you know how to use these inks. Otherwise we will all be experimenting and exploring them together. There are videos on how to use them.
There are a variety of brands and prices. I began with Liquitex as I have other products by them. I got the primary colors and then a blue set. I also bought another brand, maybe MontMarte .I don't like that these have that little ball inside.
I like making lines of color with the droppers that are attached to the lids. Then I spritz them with water. I also like to blow through a straw to make little color bursts.
I ordered some clear gesso and figured out that I could also use a clear glaze or gel medium to coat text pages. When dry, I put ink down and spritz with water. When the inks are dry, I have added circles printed with lids and Stazon.
So your challenges include experimenting with ways to use acrylic inks and sharing those tips on this swap thread. Feel free to add other elements such as text, glazes, stamping, marker lines or scribbles... I also want to try these inks on different kinds of paper.
The Other Stuff that you need to know:
* Sign up on this swap thread.
* Each ATC needs its own sleeve.
* If your card is floppy, back it with heavy cardstock or light cardboard.
Mailing-Everyone, send in paper or a sticky with your mailing address. *** I will provide envelopes for everyone
US players send one of 2 forever stamps.
International players, I will provide postage for you.
For envelope travel, either slightly overlap your cards and put washi or painters tape across them, front and back. This prevents them from danching
& breaking the envelope. Taping the back flap is also helpful. Some people put a strip or something across their cards. I don't.
Send your cards by regular mail. Make your cards early and mail early. I do not wait for late cards.
Do not use certified mail. That needs a signature or needs to be picked up from a post office. Your mail needs to come to my mailbox.
You are either making ATCs with acrylic inks on them or mixed media ATCs that include acrylic inks.
Who is ready to explore acrylic inks?
1. me
2.
...will buy in a couple weeks but sign me up please.