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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 13:40:21 GMT
The last time I bought paint I admit was a long time ago and it was Making Memories paints. I did love them and I have lots. I suspect they are dried up so I want to replace them. I am looking for reliable brands, but I don't really know where to begin. My new not so close LSS has Fresco Acrylic Paints and I got a 5 minute tour of the store (love the owner but it was 5 pm) and I didn't get any. I liked the look of the paints in the store, but now I am on the website none of the colours really do anything for me. I do like what she told me about the finish of some of them. (I may phone her in a little while to talk about paint). What else can you recommend? I am looking for a decent selection. I am interested in textures, colours and shine/matte. @patter do you have any advice? You like to play with textures and colours. Do you have any advice for me  I will also look around. At this point *nothing* is out of the question. I am hunting for ideas. Thanks! |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 12, 2015 13:55:35 GMT
I think I need to know a bit more about your needs and style before I weigh in on this. Are you a technique maven? Do you want to just do basic tasks like colour chipboard to match layouts or are you a mixed media devotee? Have you amassed a collection of Distress Inks and the other things in this range, in which case the matching paints might be a good addition to your stash.
Please tell us a bit more so we can help.
ETA : the PaperArtsy Fresco paints you linked are absolutely stunning and Leandra F, the owner / manufacturer has dozens of videos up on how to maximise their potential.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 14:09:18 GMT
I am an in-between kind of scrapper. I like to make a mess without it looking like a preschooler painted. I love chalky and metallic finishes in particular. When I paint I like a broad spectrum of colours. I love pastels and deeper colours, but not black unless it's for a specific project. I *dislike* primary colours. I don't do altered projects i.e. picture frames, home decor, etc. so that is not a need. I don't know how I feel about Tim Holtz Distress Paint. I haven't used it before so I can't say I love or hate it. I do NOT like crackle paint. I have about 10 distress inks and never ever use them. I liked the old Nick Bantock inks better than Tim Holtz's. I need to see some distress ink projects I guess. Does that help? I am more confused  |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 12, 2015 14:21:57 GMT
The Fresco Finish paints as linked have a feature in common with the Ranger ones- they can be stamped on when dry and maintain that chalky finish you like. I cannot comment on the Nick Bantock inks and I am sure you will find the range of colours you need amongst most of the reputable brands. I hated the non-Distress Ranger dabbers- I bought those in heaps of colours to replace my dried-out MM paints, only to find they dried out too. The Distress formulation has reportedly solved this issue, so if you like the colours, give them a try. There are 3 (possibly 4?) metallics in the range.
You can splat with them, flick them off a brush (the dabber screws off), blend them with water on your craft sheet or by spritzing after they are on your project. You can stamp with them too.
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Post by scrappington on Aug 12, 2015 14:35:25 GMT
Check your MM paints. I was shocked at how mine are still good. Not all but a lot. My Ranger daubers didn't survive some where never opened even.
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Post by guzismom on Aug 12, 2015 15:18:18 GMT
I just purchased some of the powdered "milk paints", since I use my paints so rarely and they were drying up within a few uses. I hope they live up to my hopes for them!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 16:13:55 GMT
Oh wow, this is a hard one because I have so many and love so many. Do you like a "runny" paint, a heavy body paint, transparent, opaque, etc.? I will list a few of my favorites but I use so many.
*Dina Wakley heavy body acrylics
*Art Anthology paints
*Folk Art and other cheap acrylics from Hobby Lobby/Michaels
*Martha Stewart acrylics (really nice range of colors)
And I have purchased some new paints but I haven't used them yet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 5:18:36 GMT
Oh wow, this is a hard one because I have so many and love so many. Do you like a "runny" paint, a heavy body paint, transparent, opaque, etc.? I will list a few of my favorites but I use so many. *Dina Wakley heavy body acrylics *Art Anthology paints *Folk Art and other cheap acrylics from Hobby Lobby/Michaels *Martha Stewart acrylics (really nice range of colors) And I have purchased some new paints but I haven't used them yet. I like a lot of metallic paints. I am very drawn to that. I love the look of chalk paint.* I saw the Martha Stewart acrylics and stuff and honestly I would need all of them. It would make sense to get them this week as here have a 30% off whole purchase coupons and they are $4.00 each so $2.80. I only had a few minutes today, but tomorrow I have all afternoon! If I got say 10 MS paints I liked and the "smaller size" Michaels said that have of the chalk ink as I don't need the $15 ones! I need some fun in my life. I need to shop!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 10:10:56 GMT
Delta Dawn, shopping is always fun!  And if you like metallics, have you looked at the LuminArte paints? They are more like a watercolor but metallic and very nice. I have way too many of them. LOL! Also, what about mists? There are lots of metallic mists.
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Post by artbabe on Aug 13, 2015 14:03:21 GMT
The cheap ones you get at Michaels are fine to use. Honestly, I think the Making Memory ones are those cheap paints with a new label and a higher price tag. They do have a higher water content so you might have a bit of warping of the paper.
I still have a lot of Making Memories big foam stamps that use to be in. With the emphasis on mixed media now it is time to drag them out again.
I'm an art teacher so I have quite a bit of art supplies at my house. Sometimes I use the paint you paint canvases with. It has a lot less water in it and is more highly pigmented. I wouldn't necessarily buy it for scrapbooking but I have it around and it works great.
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Post by Dictionary on Aug 13, 2015 16:35:15 GMT
You know I replaced a lot of my MM paint, with surprise Martha Stewart. I love her colors, the paint coats really well and dries fairly quickly and I also love that I can get matte or glimmer. Price is fairly reasonable as well.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 20:48:23 GMT
Here is an update. I went to Michaels this morning and got about 8 bottles of chalk ink paint. The selection was not too bad. I got Americana and Martha Stewart. There is a 30% off coupon today (whole purchase) so I think I got a good deal.
Martha Stewart IMO has an excellent selection of paint. I was very impressed and her prices weren't bad at all. I will be getting more soon.
Thanks for all the great advice!
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 14, 2015 1:52:59 GMT
This is a timely post. I'm just now getting into Art Journaling and I only have the "cheap" mikes paint. I was told in one of my Art Journaling group not to ever use the cheap ones.
No reason was given.
Now I'm more confused ...
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Post by artbabe on Aug 14, 2015 2:16:41 GMT
This is a timely post. I'm just now getting into Art Journaling and I only have the "cheap" mikes paint. I was told in one of my Art Journaling group not to ever use the cheap ones. No reason was given. Now I'm more confused ... It is the water content. The cheap ones are watered down. They still work okay but you are going to get warping if you don't weigh the pages down. The more expensive ones that come in tubes have very little water in them so you don't get the warping unless you add a lot of water. The colors are more intense, too, because there is a higher pigment to binder ratio than in the cheap paints. But the ones in the little bottles work fine if you are just dabbling in it. People get very elitist about supplies and only specific brands will do. Sometimes they are better and sometimes they are just "cooler". I am very brand loyal about some things but crafting paint is not something I've found a big difference in. |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 14, 2015 2:48:28 GMT
This is a timely post. I'm just now getting into Art Journaling and I only have the "cheap" mikes paint. I was told in one of my Art Journaling group not to ever use the cheap ones. No reason was given. Now I'm more confused ... It is the water content. The cheap ones are watered down. They still work okay but you are going to get warping if you don't weigh the pages down. The more expensive ones that come in tubes have very little water in them so you don't get the warping unless you add a lot of water. The colors are more intense, too, because there is a higher pigment to binder ratio than in the cheap paints. But the ones in the little bottles work fine if you are just dabbling in it. People get very elitist about supplies and only specific brands will do. Sometimes they are better and sometimes they are just "cooler". I am very brand loyal about some things but crafting paint is not something I've found a big difference in. Thank you for explaining all that! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 8:00:26 GMT
This is a timely post. I'm just now getting into Art Journaling and I only have the "cheap" mikes paint. I was told in one of my Art Journaling group not to ever use the cheap ones. No reason was given. Now I'm more confused ... It is the water content. The cheap ones are watered down. They still work okay but you are going to get warping if you don't weigh the pages down. The more expensive ones that come in tubes have very little water in them so you don't get the warping unless you add a lot of water. The colors are more intense, too, because there is a higher pigment to binder ratio than in the cheap paints. But the ones in the little bottles work fine if you are just dabbling in it. People get very elitist about supplies and only specific brands will do. Sometimes they are better and sometimes they are just "cooler". I am very brand loyal about some things but crafting paint is not something I've found a big difference in. Ms artbabe, any time you want to check in on my threads, advice as an art teacher and artist is always truly appreciated. I didn't know that about paint. My needs are just here and there on a scrapbook page. Nothing inventive. Just having fun! |
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And if you like metallics, have you looked at the LuminArte paints? They are more like a watercolor but metallic and very nice. I have way too many of them. LOL! Also, what about mists? There are lots of metallic mists.
