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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 16, 2014 3:15:19 GMT
I keep seeing watercolors used on scrapbook pages and love the look and would like to try it. Any tips? Can you use the cheap ones you find in the art department at Walmart or is there a brand I should look for elsewhere? Do I need special paper for this? This just looks so fun I want to try it. I have some paintbrushes for acrylic paints will these work?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 16, 2014 3:20:37 GMT
I'm not sure what exactly you want to try as far as watercoloring, but you will probably want at least watercolor paper: it is designed to take a lot more water than regular paper or cardstock, so it pills less and warps less.
I have a couple different sets of watercolor pencils (I inherited them) and a pan of cheapy watercolors that I got from Michael's (the dry cakes). I am sure the cheapy ones are fine to play around with, though you'll probably want to spend a bit more if you get serious about it.
You can also watercolor with any dye inks you might have (like Stampin Up inks). Smoosh the pad into the lid, and use a wet brush to pick up the color from the splotch that's now on the lid of the ink pad.
I don't know if acrylic brushes will work or not. I have seen acrylic and watercolor brushes sold separately, which makes me think their bristles are made of different materials, but I am of the mindset of "try it and see if it works-- what is the worst that will happen? You'll need a new brush." I am sure I got a very large set of watercolor brushes at Michael's for not a lot of money, though.
Hope that helps some!
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 16, 2014 3:33:13 GMT
Thanks I think I will try the cheap set then and just play. I guess I will try watercolor paper. I have used watercolor pencils with water pens and it works great and also done the same with ink smooshing it like you said. For both of these I liked the water pens but think for water colors I will try regular brushes.
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Post by angsandy on Nov 16, 2014 11:21:04 GMT
Yes, I agree that using water colour paper makes a difference. You'll definitely get better effect than using regular cardstock. You might want to go for a soft brush if you like a wash looks without harsh lines. As for mediums I use a cheap student's watercolour palette
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Post by gonewalkabout on Nov 16, 2014 13:09:16 GMT
Watercolor brushes are a little softer than acrylics brushes,but some are made to use for either. The white synthetic brushes tend to be soft and may be OK to use, as are synthetic sable.
You can also use gelatos and acrylics to watercolor if you wanted to play around with them first. Some people find the crayola watercolors to be nice for scrapbooking watercoloring as they are vibrant.
I'd also get watercolor paper though, the regular scrapbooking paper will buckle and warp quite a bit.
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Post by onlywork2scrap on Nov 17, 2014 0:35:04 GMT
FYI - I get my watercolor paper in 12 x 12 pads at Hobby Lobby. I use it a lot for background paper when I watercolor.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 17, 2014 3:41:12 GMT
I guess I will have to go to hobby Lobby. Is the 12 by 12 watercolor paper in with the regular painting area? I haven't ventured to that part of the store yet.
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Nov 17, 2014 11:39:09 GMT
I have recently made some layouts using faux watercolour which is just watered down acrylic paint. I have always been a super traditional non arty scrapbooker but recently wanted to try some new things but the water colour pencils I have are rubbish and there was no way I was buying watercolours if it wasn't something I enjoyed. The acrylic paint does the job but I would suggest a watercolour paper as what I have been using warps the cardstock.
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Post by onlywork2scrap on Nov 17, 2014 14:46:24 GMT
The 12 x 12 watercolor pads are with the sketch pads and canvas in the art department.
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