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Ask the Artist Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions
February 18, 2015
Q: momcswan wants to know: "How do you do the strapping tape technique?"
A: That's a fun technique that's also called packing tape transfer. You'll need a magazine photo or laser printed image. Put clear packing tape over the image and burnish it well with a bone folder. Trim the image to the width of the tape. Then hold the tape paper side up under warm running water. When the paper is soaked, rub it off of the back of the tape with your fingers. The image remains on the tape and can be used as a card layer or embellishment.
February 11, 2015
Q: Emberly wants to know: "What you do usually use as filler for shaker cards?"
A: I love matching the theme of the card with small shaped die cuts or confetti. I've also used chunky glitter, microbeads and seed beads, sequins, coffee beans, sand and tiny shells, Flower Soft, and glass Dew Drops. Mixing up fillers is fun, too! Share your favorite fillers here.
February 4, 2015
Q: Sheryl asks: "I read somewhere that you can use Inktense pencils with Gamsol - is that true?"
A: The Inktense pencils can be blended using paper stumps and odorless mineral spirits, but the color isn't nearly as intense or vibrant as when they are blended with water.
January 28, 2015
Q: clavell wants to know: "How do you use liquid watercolors?"
A: Liquid watercolors can be used in a variety of ways. In their liquid form, they're easily diluted for covering large areas. They can be used for background effects as in the Wrinkle Free Distress technique. They can also be picked up with a brush to paint as you would with inks or other watercolor paints. These paints are made with highly concentrated pigment, so even a single drop can go a long way.
January 21, 2015
Q: Beth Ann asks: "What do you use to seal thin journal pages with designs done with chalks/pastels?"
A: I use a product from Krylon called Workable Fixatif. As a fixative, it dries with a light matte or toothy finish to seal in what's beneath it and prevent smears. Since it's 'workable', if you decide to add more color or details after spraying, you still can. (You may want to do this to prevent color blending.) One or two light coats of spray in a well-ventilated area should do well to preserve your pages.
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