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Technique Tuesday--ATC #1

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Swap Coordinator:LizFinn (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:Regional - US
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.98
Last day to signup/drop:May 30, 2017
Date items must be sent by:June 13, 2017
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hello fellow artists!

I'm always looking for inspiration and techniques to keep my art interesting and fresh. To that end, I've recently purchased a number of books about collage, paper crafting, printmaking, and mixed media, etc.

Two books that I HIGHLY recommend are:

101 Mixed Media Techniques (781600-683557)

101 More Mixed Media Techniques (781633-220539)

Each Tuesday I will introduce a new (to me at least) technique for us to use in our ATC. ATCs for this swap are free themed--you can do what you want--you just need to incorporate that week's technique in the making of your ATC.

I will provide basic instructions. You can Google if you need further clarification.

You will make ONE (1) ATC for one partner. You have two weeks from sign-up to mail your creation.

Of course your work needs to be 3.5 x 2.5 inches, STURDY back, and well done. Thought, creativity, and effort are appreciated. On the back of your ATC please indicate the name of your piece, swap name, your name, and date. While the ATC doesn't HAVE to be in a plastic sleeve, it does need to be protected and well packed. Be sure embellishments are well adhered.

So who's with me?

This week's technique is Paint Drips.

  1. Make your base ATC.

  2. Add a small amount of pouring medium to a clean, clear plastic squeeze bottle. Then add a little paint. Shake well. When the consistency is right--start adding drips to your work.

  3. Holding the ATC up on it's edge, run paint across the top edge allowing it to drip down. Once you like the paint placement--lay flat and allow to dry thoroughly.

There you are! Have fun!

Must have at least a 4.98, with twenty (20) Type 3 swaps under your belt.

Discussion

Kitty2cats 05/22/2017 #

This sounds like a great idea! I love mixed media and I think the new technique featured for each swap sounds like fun. BTW, what exactly is pouring medium? Like glue, mod pudge, or gel?

Bargnoffle 05/26/2017 #

It's a specific medium called pouring medium. It's purpose is to make paint thinner and runnier. You can achieve the same results by using water or mod pode and a little water. If you're using just water, try not to use over 30% water. Also, it's best to use craft paints for this technique because they're already very thin on their own. Hope this helped!

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