An incredibly gorgeous piece of art. This, in my opinion is a stand-alone piece of fine art (no stickers, no additions needed - just a suitable frame). Thank you so much for sharing your process, Kate, but mostly for sharing your gift of creativity.
I like to use LOADS of spray gloss varnish to seal - this kind of thing about 5 coats and let dry between each coat. This protects the surface, stops the mica moving and seals it from moisture (not 100%) but better than nothing!
AMAZING!! The colors and the texture are beyond stunning. It reminds me of the pics that the Mars Rover just sent back.....except in gorgeous metallic colors! TFS, Heather
Hi Kate, I love this, I really would love to try it on canvas and add other 3d objects under the tissue for even more texture. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Hugs, Fran
beautiful job. I love your ideas and techniques! I am primarily a metalworker (jewelry and sculpture), and often use salt and ammonia while working with metal. Your piece looks (to me) like a topographic map come to life, or a beautiful seascape. Love it! :)
Beautiful! Yet another piece of mixed media, carefully thought out and executed! I love how those three colors of the Lindys, when dry, take on the look of a patina, and even more so when you add the gold. Although I love the look of the Inka Gold, I have had problems with mine being so dry, I have had to add moisture twice in order to give it a workable consistency. I've seen no one else with this problem..perhaps I just got an old pot or a bad one? sigh. Thanks again, it's lovely! Hugs, Robin
It's not just you, I've had the same problem w/ my Inka Gold. I bought 10 small pots in all different colors last year, and within a few months, they were all dried up. I kept the lids on really tight and had them all in a ziploc bag and they still dried up. I have to add water to mine. It's a shame b/c it's a great product when it's the right consistency. I'm just glad I didn't buy the big jars! Heather
Hi Ana65belle - yes it works on canvas, though the results are a little different. If you have pre-coated canvas or have applied gesso yourself, then you get much paler results and may need multiple layers - best to do a test piece first! While this does give the most dramatic results on watercolour paper - the technique can be applied to many different porous surfaces. If you particularly want to use a canvas, but want to experiment you could try Golden fiber paste for funky results.
Truly gorgeous technique! I've used the salt before with other mediums but never with something like this! I'm going to have to get me some of the Lindy's sprays & try it! TFS Lyn
I wish you hadn't pasted that Imagine sticker on there, but that's just my opinion. It still came out beautiful. It looks like an iridescent oil stain on a rainy day.
Thanks :) This was for a craft show display and I'd been asked to use a chipboard embellishment - I am considering creating another piece for myself though........
I appreciate you did this some time ago but it's wonderful in creativity that these methods & gorgeous results don't age. Have had it on my "watch later" list (which has over 100 videos on..). Finally gotten round to watching. What a fabulous piece, such great ideas with string & salt. Must do a version of it myself. Then add to pile I have of backgrounds that patiently wait for me to use them for an actual piece? Lol.... I am so behind with TH-cam (& everywhere else) but hopefully I'll find time to watch a few more of yr more recent creations. Tfs. C☺
This is an absolutely piece. This is the third time I have watched it and I see something new each time. It reminds me of the Hubble telescope pictures of the galaxies and nebulae. LSG could not ask for a better ambassador for their products.
Yes...could be an idea..But not sure if it´s sold here in Spain.Maybe in bigger cities. But thank you anyway. You are so very friendly and helpful !!!!!!
Yes----sure you are right--Would create better result..But dont know where to find Sea Salt and Rock Salt....except from internet and it cost a fortune to ship to Spain...LOL..Thank you for taking time to reply !!!!! Just love your creativity !!!!
If you gesso it - you will need to do a few more layers and watch how much liquid you spray on - too much and it will just all run off :( So go slow and layer it up :)
This is simply gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your gift. You mentioned that this could be done on canvas as well. I'd love to experiment on canvas, but how would I prepare the canvas so that it would accept all those different media as well as your watercolor card stock did? Thank you again.
What an amazingly beautiful canvas! You're very talented. I just have three questions: 1) you mentioned fixing the canvas. What product would you use? Would Krylon matte fix work or would the matte spoil the luminescencel? 2) what did you use on the word embellishment to give it that shine? Was it Glossy Accents? And 3), putting aside the salt, would and image transfer work on a canvas like this? Many thanks for sharing your project. I want to try it myself.
Krylon matt fixative is one of my favourites and yes this would work just fine :) I used Glossy accents to give the word the shine - it's both a glue and a fabulous clear sealant. This would be way too textured to take an image transfer well - unless you did the transfer first and add everything else over the top.
I love the colors just stunning .. Ive used rock salt before but on canvas and yes your right the results are not the same as on water color paper thanks for sharing
Hi - I get mine from the supermarket/market food store - it is sold with the table salt - look for a bag with chunky salt crystals :O) Doesn't really matter what they are called.
Hi this is not unusual, I use the palm of my hand to firmly rub across the stubborn crystals and remove them ;). Just go slowly and they should come unstuck just fine.
That's a very interesting technique, well explained. Thanks for sharing it. You say this can be used for book covers - 'if you seal it' what do you seal it with? Fran
Ann Dunlop Sadly my laptop has 'eaten' the clip for the embellishment :( If your Inka Gold is a bit dry you can spritz with a little water and leave overnight (or a few days) keep spritzing and let sit until it has absorbed enough moisture to be useful again.
+Philippa Swanborough perhaps, sorry not a material girl Phillipa ;) I suspect the results might not be quite as impressive but worth a try perhaps! It does work on canvas - but that usually has a gesso coating - so maybe coat the calico?
I don't have access to the inks. Can I do this method on canvas with similarly colored acrylics?? Guess the salt technique wont work with acrylics..... whats your opinion???
You absolutely could use either of those sprays - you would just need to add mica powder over top to get some shimmer - it could be a little flat without it as it's the shimmer that settles in the texture and makes it look so interesting :)
Kate.... Would 80lb cover weight ultra smooth white card stock be suitable? Otherwise, could I use a flat canvas panel or just canvas? I watch this beautiful creation over and over. I adore your art creations so much!! Thank you for bringing me joy! Liz
Hmm not sure that would be heavy enough to prevent warping, you could try sticking it to something though until it's dry, might help. Other choice would be a flat canvas panel. Thanks for the kind words :)
Belinda Wiggins Hi Belinda - works on any type of canvas and gesso or no gesso - it's pretty forgiving. I honestly love this most on super thick watercolor paper yummy!
Absolutely brilliant. I was wondering though. You said it would also make a beuatiful canvas. Can you use that method on actual canvas? Or does the method only work with watercolor cardstock?
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Oh my goodness, how gorgeous! I love this technique! Thank you so much for sharing this amazingly beautiful project! Sandra Joy
An incredibly gorgeous piece of art. This, in my opinion is a stand-alone piece of fine art (no stickers, no additions needed - just a suitable frame). Thank you so much for sharing your process, Kate, but mostly for sharing your gift of creativity.
Aww thanks so much oxoxo
♥
I can't wait to try this - will it work on canvas? Thank you!
Never mind - I should have read down further!! :)
Kate that's so beautiful I love ❤️ it. I prefer it without the words, I really think 💭 that the art speaks for itself. Thank you so much
I love all the things you create. I could not afford to use as much spray layers as you do but I love to watch your creations. TFS
I like to use LOADS of spray gloss varnish to seal - this kind of thing about 5 coats and let dry between each coat. This protects the surface, stops the mica moving and seals it from moisture (not 100%) but better than nothing!
Just gorgeous Kate, Love donig the rock salt technique with the LSG sprays, Thank you for another great tutorial. Hugs,
Lee-Anne
What a wonderful technique Kate. Fabulous!. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Jacqui :)
I love this piece it is stunning. I love inka gold and the colors are amazing TYFS
You make the best videos. I adore the texture and iridescent colors in this piece.
AMAZING!! The colors and the texture are beyond stunning. It reminds me of the pics that the Mars Rover just sent back.....except in gorgeous metallic colors! TFS, Heather
What a stunning piece of art. Love it. TFS XX
Yes, saw this just in time, Lindy's sale starts tomorrow ~ this is super cool!
That was good timing Michi :)
I've never seen this technique before, this is very beautiful. Your instructions are very easy to follow thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work
Thanks so much Joe oxoxo
Absolutely gorgeous!
Amazing texture with your technique. Thank you so much for sharing Kate.
Hi Kate, I love this, I really would love to try it on canvas and add other 3d objects under the tissue for even more texture. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Hugs, Fran
beautiful job. I love your ideas and techniques! I am primarily a metalworker (jewelry and sculpture), and often use salt and ammonia while working with metal. Your piece looks (to me) like a topographic map come to life, or a beautiful seascape. Love it! :)
wonderful, wonderful piece. thank you for sharing!!
Beautiful! Yet another piece of mixed media, carefully thought out and executed! I love how those three colors of the Lindys, when dry, take on the look of a patina, and even more so when you add the gold. Although I love the look of the Inka Gold, I have had problems with mine being so dry, I have had to add moisture twice in order to give it a workable consistency. I've seen no one else with this problem..perhaps I just got an old pot or a bad one? sigh. Thanks again, it's lovely! Hugs, Robin
Just gorgeous! TFS this wonderful technique!
Thanks Dee Dee xoxox
Really beautiful! I love it and your process. Thanks for sharing.
You are more than welcome - I LOVE to share
Amazing work of art. Thank you so much for sharing. I have used the salt on material when I dye it and it sure does make amazing designs. Dar
Absolutely stunning! A magical background. Made beautifully.
Absolutely stunning Kate!
It's not just you, I've had the same problem w/ my Inka Gold. I bought 10 small pots in all different colors last year, and within a few months, they were all dried up. I kept the lids on really tight and had them all in a ziploc bag and they still dried up. I have to add water to mine. It's a shame b/c it's a great product when it's the right consistency. I'm just glad I didn't buy the big jars! Heather
Hi Ana65belle - yes it works on canvas, though the results are a little different. If you have pre-coated canvas or have applied gesso yourself, then you get much paler results and may need multiple layers - best to do a test piece first! While this does give the most dramatic results on watercolour paper - the technique can be applied to many different porous surfaces. If you particularly want to use a canvas, but want to experiment you could try Golden fiber paste for funky results.
NICE! So beautiful when finished!
Thank you :)
Beautiful results ... Love your nails, thanks for the inspiration
Have watched three of your videos today. Love then. Feel so inspired
Truly gorgeous technique! I've used the salt before with other mediums but never with something like this! I'm going to have to get me some of the Lindy's sprays & try it! TFS Lyn
I love this page it is awesome!!!
I wish you hadn't pasted that Imagine sticker on there, but that's just my opinion. It still came out beautiful. It looks like an iridescent oil stain on a rainy day.
Thanks :) This was for a craft show display and I'd been asked to use a chipboard embellishment - I am considering creating another piece for myself though........
Agree - 'IMAGINE' makes it a bit childish, but love the rest
Absolutely spectacular! I hope you framed this beautiful piece!
I gave it away oxoxo
I tried this - it came out different but it is really fab and I love this technique. Yummy colours too :)
It would be different every time, part of the charm
Stunning !! Ok i'm sold . i need those inks , incredible colors !!!
Awesome Texture and color! You Rock!!!! Love from the states... Sara
beautiful. thank you for sharing your knowledge
Looks like a beautiful galaxy
I appreciate you did this some time ago but it's wonderful in creativity that these methods & gorgeous results don't age.
Have had it on my "watch later" list (which has over 100 videos on..). Finally gotten round to watching.
What a fabulous piece, such great ideas with string & salt. Must do a version of it myself. Then add to pile I have of backgrounds that patiently wait for me to use them for an actual piece? Lol.... I am so behind with TH-cam (& everywhere else) but hopefully I'll find time to watch a few more of yr more recent creations.
Tfs. C☺
Awesome!! LOVE it :) tfs, hugs and smiles, Linda
This is an absolutely piece. This is the third time I have watched it and I see something new each time. It reminds me of the Hubble telescope pictures of the galaxies and nebulae. LSG could not ask for a better ambassador for their products.
Oops...It is an absolutely AMAZING piece.
Thank you so very much for your super kind comment Karen, I'm honoured you feel that way :)
Gorgeous!
Another great tutorial Kate...thank you so much..I will be trying this...Hugs Bev
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your technique and tips!!!
beautiful piece love it thankyou,,,that cat at the end of this vid is stunningggg,,,,,,,,,,gorgeousssssssss
Thank you so so much oxox
so so stunning!!!! inspiring...!!
That was awesome, loved it
Wow! This is an incredibly beautiful piece. If it were mine, I'd frame it. It deserves a place of honor. Awesome work, Kate! Blessings & hugs, Shell
+TheTapeQueen Thanks so much Shell oxo
Stunning, I love it
Wow this is beautiful
yay!!! Aussie artist!!! Awesome!
I absolutely love this! I'll have to definitely try this out! :)
Very pretty!
I'd like to try this one...awesome! I'll try the corse sea salt.
Amazing I love it! well done.
Oh my....LOVE this technique..Will definately try it today !! Hope it works with normal salt ....sigh...
Thanks for sharing !!!
Wonderful video. Turned out lovely.
Aww thank you :)
So beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this before. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed hearing another Australian accent too :)
Thanks so much Helen oxox
stunning! added to my favs. thanks for the tutorial. - Sonia
Fabulous!!
just love this one...Fay
Love it!
Thanks very much for the info. Good to know.
this is amazing!!!! beautiful colours.
gina xx
Beautiful
Very pretty.
love it! So want to try this on canvas! TFS!
yummy! looks soooo beautiful!
beautiful.
Yes...could be an idea..But not sure if it´s sold here in Spain.Maybe in bigger cities. But thank you anyway. You are so very friendly and helpful !!!!!!
Loving that! Added to faves as I want to give it a try :) Thanks for sharing and explaining your technique!
Just lovely very cool tfs hugs shelly
Very nice.....wow
Gorgeous 😍
Thank you! 😊
Superb!
STUNNING tfs bye for now Eileen
Yes----sure you are right--Would create better result..But dont know where to find Sea Salt and Rock Salt....except from internet and it cost a fortune to ship to Spain...LOL..Thank you for taking time to reply !!!!!
Just love your creativity !!!!
That's so beautiful. Ty so much for the inspiration. MCC;)
Kate..I'll use a flat canvas and Gesso first? Again, my sincere gratitude for your help!
If you gesso it - you will need to do a few more layers and watch how much liquid you spray on - too much and it will just all run off :( So go slow and layer it up :)
Woooow..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is really cool! TFS :)
This is simply gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your gift. You mentioned that this could be done on canvas as well. I'd love to experiment on canvas, but how would I prepare the canvas so that it would accept all those different media as well as your watercolor card stock did? Thank you again.
Gesso first and then go for it!
What an amazingly beautiful canvas! You're very talented. I just have three questions: 1) you mentioned fixing the canvas. What product would you use? Would Krylon matte fix work or would the matte spoil the luminescencel? 2) what did you use on the word embellishment to give it that shine? Was it Glossy Accents? And 3), putting aside the salt, would and image transfer work on a canvas like this? Many thanks for sharing your project. I want to try it myself.
Krylon matt fixative is one of my favourites and yes this would work just fine :) I used Glossy accents to give the word the shine - it's both a glue and a fabulous clear sealant. This would be way too textured to take an image transfer well - unless you did the transfer first and add everything else over the top.
I love the colors just stunning .. Ive used rock salt before but on canvas and yes your right the results are not the same as on water color paper thanks for sharing
Hi - I get mine from the supermarket/market food store - it is sold with the table salt - look for a bag with chunky salt crystals :O) Doesn't really matter what they are called.
Beautiful ;)
magnifique !!!
Hi this is not unusual, I use the palm of my hand to firmly rub across the stubborn crystals and remove them ;). Just go slowly and they should come unstuck just fine.
GENIOUS
Aww thank you oxox
Bello
Grazie oxoxo
That's a very interesting technique, well explained. Thanks for sharing it. You say this can be used for book covers - 'if you seal it' what do you seal it with?
Fran
Beautiful! Two questions: which clip is the "imagine" in? and what do you do when the IncaGold dries out? Thank you!!
Ann Dunlop Sadly my laptop has 'eaten' the clip for the embellishment :( If your Inka Gold is a bit dry you can spritz with a little water and leave overnight (or a few days) keep spritzing and let sit until it has absorbed enough moisture to be useful again.
would this sort of technique work on fabric at all... like calico?
+Philippa Swanborough perhaps, sorry not a material girl Phillipa ;) I suspect the results might not be quite as impressive but worth a try perhaps! It does work on canvas - but that usually has a gesso coating - so maybe coat the calico?
I don't have access to the inks. Can I do this method on canvas with similarly colored acrylics?? Guess the salt technique wont work with acrylics..... whats your opinion???
try with distress ink sprays or dylusions ink sprays maybe?!
The technique works on canvas with any waterbased dye spray - the salt won't work with acrylic paint s though (you are right about that).
You absolutely could use either of those sprays - you would just need to add mica powder over top to get some shimmer - it could be a little flat without it as it's the shimmer that settles in the texture and makes it look so interesting :)
Thank you. Just love your piece.
Love this technique, but when I tried it my salt stuck to the paper...any suggestions?
Try larger salt flakes and if stubborn I 'aggreessively' remove and leave it if it's embedded into the paper
Kate.... Would 80lb cover weight ultra smooth white card stock be suitable? Otherwise, could I use a flat canvas panel or just canvas? I watch this beautiful creation over and over. I adore your art creations so much!! Thank you for bringing me joy! Liz
Hmm not sure that would be heavy enough to prevent warping, you could try sticking it to something though until it's dry, might help. Other choice would be a flat canvas panel. Thanks for the kind words :)
Thank you!
***** Does it have to be a flat canvas to work on canvas? and no gesso?
Belinda Wiggins Hi Belinda - works on any type of canvas and gesso or no gesso - it's pretty forgiving. I honestly love this most on super thick watercolor paper yummy!
I am going to try it on the super thick water paper then. Thanks!
Fantastic texture. I will definitely give this a go. Thanks Kate. Are you ever coming to Perth?
Not so far :(
Sea Salt would be atleast a bit larger than rock salt :)
Absolutely brilliant. I was wondering though. You said it would also make a beuatiful canvas. Can you use that method on actual canvas? Or does the method only work with watercolor cardstock?
It's been tried on canvas and works - just not quite the same!
@Marlene Simpson thanks so much Marlene you just made my day ;)