Washi tape x’s with lots of very wet watercolor over and then slightly blotted with paper towel. (Sometimes if you leave the tape on too long it rips up some of the paper.) Lay down areas of painters tape, paint over them, then remove the tape when the paint is almost dry.
Tape Resist – One of my favorite techniques to use with any paint. This is a great technique to combine with some of the other watercolor techniques below. (Hint: don’t let the frisket sit on the paper for too long after the paint is dry, or it eventually sorts of sinks into the paper and is impossible to Rub away.) Draw where you want the paint to resist let it dry. Love ’em.įrisket Resist Pen – This is so satisfying because of its precision. My favorite stencil project with watercolors so far is these doilies and sticky stencils. It’s too bulky and the watercolor just seeps right under.) (That top stencil is made from hot glue, which totally sucks with watercolor. Obviously I need to work on the gel medium stencils a bit. Stencil and Resist TechniquesĪfter I inked some lines on this paper, I used my homemade acrylic gel medium stencil for the blobby shapes and wide metallic ribbon with holes for the small dots. Now let’s move on to the techniques, so you can try them yourself. Liquid castile soap Watercolor Techniques.Spray the back with a little repositionable glue before using to minimize seepage. Stencils – Oh my goodness these would be so fun with watercolors.Black ink – this is truly waterproof when dry.Frisket (masking fluid) – I have not mastered this stuff yet, but I will be buying this pen next.Washi tape – ooh look at these pretty designs.Droppers – you can use these simple droppers or grab these containers which are great for storing mixed fluid paint.If you need to go budget right now, try these brushes, but every once in awhile splurge on one or a set of these awesome brushes (they also have a lifetime guarantee.) Paintbrushes – It pains me to recommend cheap brushes because a good-quality brush makes ALL the difference.It’s fun to watch the paper evolve into a piece of weird art. I buy several of these pre-cut packs to have around at all times, but I absolutely recommend having a large sheet or 2 of premium watercolor paper sitting out to test colors, make basic watercolor doodles, and try new techniques on. Watercolor paper – Hot press for smooth, and cold press for textured.Watercolor paints – These are my current absolute favorites.(There is a big difference in watercolor brands, and you don’t want to suffer through the low-pigment, waxy watercolors.) Here’s a quick list of supplies I used, and you can read more about them after the techniques. They don’t need to always be lovely washes, although that is certainly a fun way to use them.ĭepending on what you do with them, or what you add to them, you can get all sorts of cool effects. Sorry.Īctually, whenever I break out my watercolors, I am surprised at how versatile they are. Put on your watercolor armor, cause we’re getting dangerous. Grab that watercolor helmet, cause it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Seriously, forget anything else you had planned – we’re going on a WATERCOLOR ADVENTURE. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME.It’s time to explore watercolor techniques, and once you start, you’ll want to keep playing with watercolor all day long. For best baking results, use an oven thermometer. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking however please note that the baking times may take longer as the glass or ceramic surfaces take longer to heat up. After you are done creating for best results bake clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Clay Mat at 275☏ (130 ☌) for 30 minutes per ¼" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Wash hands after use.īaking: Begin by preheating oven to 275 ☏ (130 ☌). Shape clay, pressing pieces firmly together. When working with multiple colors, clean hands with soap and water or baby wipes (we have found that baby wipes work best) before switching colors. We recommend using a designated machine for clay purposes only. Start with clean hands, unwrap and knead clay until soft and smooth, or condition by running clay though a Pasta Machine. Be sure to cover your crafting area appropriately. Uncured clay may damage unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. We recommend working on the Sculpey® Work ‘n Bake Clay Mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Getting Started: Please make sure your work area is covered and you are not working on an unprotected surface.
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