edie3
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Post by edie3 on Dec 10, 2017 21:40:52 GMT
when sponging oxide inks onto paper? I am failing miserably!
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Post by gale w on Dec 10, 2017 22:13:39 GMT
I think the paper you use makes a big difference. I like watercolor paper or Bristol smooth. What kind of sponges are you using?
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Post by edie3 on Dec 10, 2017 23:22:32 GMT
gale w w I meant to add that I am using the Tim Holtz dauber things.
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Post by gale w on Dec 10, 2017 23:26:15 GMT
I get streaks at first but if I keep adding ink and keep blending it smooths out. I use the round sponges from tim holtz. Mini smoothies or makeup sponges are also popular. I use mini smoothies with regular distress ink.
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 11, 2017 0:46:53 GMT
I'll second what gale w said. I use Bristol smooth for blending and watercolor paper for spraying and smooshing. If you get streaks with blending just keep adding more ink. Sometimes rather than using a circular motion I just go back and forth. I use the TH mini ink blending tool with foam. |
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Post by scrapaddie on Dec 11, 2017 2:39:58 GMT
I also find that when I blend for one color to a new one, I need to go back over the area where they blend with the first color to smooth out the blendm
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Post by gale w on Dec 11, 2017 5:17:04 GMT
I also find that when I blend for one color to a new one, I need to go back over the area where they blend with the first color to smooth out the blendm Definitely. I do that too and think it's an important part of the blending process. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2017 7:14:40 GMT
I use Bristol Smooth and Canson Faboy Comic Manga (which is also smooth). I use a makeup sponge I start from the edge like Tim teaches. I seem to get a smooth blend.
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Post by scrappermcg on Dec 12, 2017 5:47:00 GMT
Ditto what others say, plus practice and figure out what blending tool works for you. I use the round TH blending tool or big round sponge daubers.
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Post by edie3 on Dec 13, 2017 0:25:34 GMT
thanks so much for all the info!
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Post by moraie on Dec 17, 2017 3:34:59 GMT
I get streaks at first but if I keep adding ink and keep blending it smooths out. I use the round sponges from tim holtz. Mini smoothies or makeup sponges are also popular. I use mini smoothies with regular distress ink. What are mini smoothies? |
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Post by gale w on Dec 17, 2017 3:48:43 GMT
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Post by moraie on Dec 17, 2017 22:24:22 GMT
Thanks. I've seen people use those, but I never knew what they were called. I might have to try a pack! |
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Post by mamakoala on Dec 19, 2017 21:50:15 GMT
neenah classic crest solar white #110 is what i use. and i second the experimenting. i use knockoff copics, watercolor, and colored pencils and so sometimes i prefer tim holtz watercolor 4x6 cards. a
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