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Brusho
Nov 13, 2018 15:06:09 GMT
Post by freeatlast on Nov 13, 2018 15:06:09 GMT
Has anyone used Brusho to create watercolor backgrounds for cards? I've watched some YouTube videos and it looks pretty cool but I thought I'd ask for some real world experiences here.
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Brusho
Nov 13, 2018 21:26:54 GMT
Post by joblackford on Nov 13, 2018 21:26:54 GMT
I bought a set of 12 but I haven't used it yet! I was really excited for making galaxy backgrounds with the black, which I saw on one of Kristie Marcotte's videos.
I also read some stuff about how they are used by fine artists - you can actually mix them with water to create a paint and then let that dry out on the palette and reactivate with water any time to watercolor with, which sounds like a really cost effective way to get vibrantly pigmented watercolors.
I just need to clean up my space a bit and get to playing. I've got the push pins to use as stoppers. I've got watercolor paper and water. I just need to get around to opening them up and trying them.
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Brusho
Nov 13, 2018 23:51:06 GMT
Post by freeatlast on Nov 13, 2018 23:51:06 GMT
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Post by marg on Nov 14, 2018 1:04:26 GMT
I have the large set - 24 of them, I think. I really love them. They make excellent galaxy backgrounds, as joblackford mentioned. I have used them to make all sorts of colourful backgrounds - I also cut out colourful die cuts with the scraps or backgrounds that didn't turn out as I wanted. The colours are very, very vibrant, which is what I like about them the most. I am always searching for the most vibrant colours I can find for watercolouring. Effie from The Ton stamps uses Ken Oliver Colorburst powders to paint with like you would a traditional watercolor - her videos are great. I'm planning on setting up a palette with my Brushos like she has with the Ken Oliver powders. Here's are some links if you're interested: Old palette: youtu.be/zWkKir_t09oNew palette: youtu.be/sbfzGPiQNAo |
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Post by djc on Nov 14, 2018 14:45:18 GMT
Thank you for the links. I enjoyed both videos. She makes it look so easy, and her results are wonderful.
For the original poster, I have and use watercolor powders--mostly Brushos and Bisters. I love using them; they are so much fun. If I were going to buy one jar to try it out, I'd buy the Black Brusho. You will be amazed when you spritz it with water. It's amazing. I never knew that black had all those wonderful colors! Be sure to just poke one hole in the top of the lid. I use a thumb tack with the little plastic handle. That works great, and I can easily pull out the tack. I think the plastic around the handle helps to seal the hole when I put the Brushos away. The powder stays dry. More important, enough powder comes out to give you a ton of color. Start with less, you'll be surprised. If you plan to stamp over the Brusho background, this is even more important.
Have fun.
Daria
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