I am thoroughly enjoying an evening of binge watching your technique tutorials. I have learned so much and love it all! Thank you for the time you have taken to reach the rest of us. Kudos and hugs, Kathy
Thank you very much, Kathy! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos and learning from them. It's my pleasure to share them. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
Beautiful. Thank you very much. I wish you could show us how you finally used it as a background on one of your projects. I mean I hope you can show us the final result after putting a foreground object on them. Appreciate it.
Thanks, it was my pleasure! 😊 I made this piece 8 years ago, and I cut it up and used the pieces to make several ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). I didn’t film that process, unfortunately, but I made something similar at a later date and filmed it, and, at the end of that video, I showed some examples of things I made with it. Here’s a link for you: th-cam.com/video/fKi-wKLu0_8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CO5ToZrEALcSrjKD
One tip if I may, the plastic that you peeled off in the end after drying, do not discard them, after you complete your card stock decoration completely, instead of modge podging it, place back the same cling that you peeled off, place the cardstock and the cling wrap lined on top amidst a bunch of newspapers and iron it out at medium heat for a good 1 min, the cling wrap will melt and form a perfect glossy finish to the cardstock, helps you save on wasting modge podge. :)
Love love love !!!! I love using alcohol inks on thick watercolor paper. I just use some hand sanitizer on em lol let it dry and then I resin it..shiny pendants I make with those awesome colors bkgrds! You are inspiring!
I can't wait to try this out on canvas. I went to your Facebook and saw the difference in the ones on watercolor paper versus canvas. I've never used watercolor paper but I love the look on that better than the canvas -- still I'm going to have to experiment with this some day! Oh the ideas in my head! Great work :)
Very Cool Cat!!! I'm gonna do another one too. I did my inchies I just have to post a pic of them in the group. I'm lax like that, LOL! TFS!! Big Hugs!! Reeah.
Love it! The colors you chose are just gorgeous Cat! I just finished picking out my art journal and using this technique on the first page....can't wait til it dries! Will post a pic in the group when it's finished! TFS
Thanks for revisiting this plastic wrap technique, Cat! Now I know where my first attempt went wrong: paint not thin enough and plastic wrap not smooshed up enough. Now to try it again. :)
Thank you very much for this lovely tutorial. Please can you tell me why you use gesso at the beginning and what happens if we don't use it. Thank you again.
Hello, you’re very welcome! In this technique, the purpose of the gesso layer is to make the paper less absorbent. Your paint needs to be very wet - almost puddled - sitting on top of your paper when you lay down the plastic wrap. Without the gesso, the watery paint will just soak into the paper and you won’t get that cool “broken glass” look when it’s dry. If you don’t have gesso, you can try using a layer of white acrylic/craft paint. Happy creating! 😊
Thanks, Melanie. I’m sure it did curl some. I always roll my curled papers on the edge of my table, the opposite way, and they straighten out pretty well. 😊
Thank you so much Cat, I really really appreciate your time and effort and trouble showing this again for us all. I really really love 💕 how it turned out. I really really love 💕 too the alcohol one. But, the cling wrap is my favourite xxx Mags
Have you ever tried using dry salt, or salt solution instead of alchohol? Also have you tried putting your wet painting outside on a frosty night? Or in the freezer maybe?
Such beautiful results on both pieces!! That plastic wrap one looks like broken glass! I got to try it again because I can see where I went wrong the last time I did it (I mashed the plastic wrap..lol) Thanks for doing this again Cat!! xx
Love both . The plastic film worked out really well, mine has never worked as well as that !!!! Will definately try your technique..... thanks you Cat 😍
I too have come late to the party , but I am so glad I got here‼️‼️ This wonderful , you are a mix media Goddess and have amazing and beautiful work❣️please share the brand of paint brushes and keep sharing your greatness. Thank you❣️
+Cathey Ellsworth Thank you so much for watching and also for your kind comments, Cathey! Here's a link for the type of brush I used in this video: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YQJ3MG/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_62?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Awesome techniques! I've tried the alcohol method before, but it didn't work out. I think either my paint wasn't wet enough or i didn't put down enough paint on the paper. Now i'll have to give it another go! :)
+Mona L Thanks, Mona - you'll enjoy it, I'm sure. The hardest part is being patient and letting it dry thoroughly before removing the plastic wrap, LOL. I recommend creating it at night, then remove the plastic wrap next morning. :) TFW!
i combed thru your videos but cannot find any alcohol technique, new to this, can you provide a link? was that rubbing alcohol you eyedropper on the second example, or is it alcohol paint? not familiar ... great job, thanx
I am so enjoying watching your videos. What I like is that they are simple but SO beautiful. I am training myself up with Gelli Art for a summer project with my 9 year old daughter. We are just about ready to get started. *Could I ask, could we use the alcohol technique on the gelli Art pad, or would it ruin the pad? I like it so much..... a little like you get from using rock salt. Thanks again for making me very happy! Just love what you do (have watched A LOT of videos now, as I'm disabled and have a lot of time on my hands at the moment... and I can honestly say, I have got more out of your videos than any of the others. Best wishes, H xxx
+Holly Tomas Thank you, Holly. The Gelli Arts company says you can clean your gelli plate with hand sanitizer, which contains alcohol, so I would assume you could drip alcohol on the plate and it wouldn't hurt it - but I've never tried it so I'm not completely sure. I really appreciate your sweet comments and I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful summer creating art together! 😊😊😊
Thanks, Anna! I believe it can be done with watercolor as well. Just be sure to put on your coat of gesso, let it dry, and make sure that whichever paint you use is very watery. Have fun! 😊
I've done this technique on smooth (glossy) cardstock with water colours. The key is that the ink/paint is wet enough! I didn't quite get it that you used alcohol in the dropper, although the circles that appeared reminded me of those of blending solution on paper with alcohol ink. ;-)
Thanks so much for redoing this video! I missed the part about watering down the paint so mine didn't work. I will try again the right way! I wonder if it would work with watercolor paint? Thanks for all the cool videos!
@@CatHand Thanks so much! Basically I am a watercolorist, just starting out in mixed media thanks to your channel. I am really loving learning about the mixed media world through you! I hope that you are having a lovely summer!
Hello Cat!I do love both of these techniques,& would love to see what you did over the one with the plastic wrap to complete the page. I think i would have a problem covering that up,it`s so gorgeous! I read where you said that u used these for ATC`S also-great idea,but really want to use it for a jounal page.Do you have a link i could go to?TFS Cat & i will watch more of your videos 4-sure!
+cynthia kreitzer Thank you, Cynthia. Here's a very recent art journal page I made using the plastic wrap technique for the background: th-cam.com/video/kVRXn4xaOHM/w-d-xo.html
Hello again Cat! I did this plastic wrap technique & i`m so proud!!It turned out just like yours,except for the mixture of blue & pink that made a gorgeous purple!It also has these star-looking images from the way that i squished the plastic-wrap i guess.I just love this so much & guess what?This is my 1st.ever project for my art journal-(just starting),so thanx a million & i`ll be watching! p.s.,thank u for getting back to me so soon :>)
cynthia kreitzer Congatulations, Cynthia - that's awesome! I'm really happy that you enjoyed trying this technique and it was a success. Keep creating! 😊
Thank you for that Cat. I really want to give that a try. I wonder how it would look if you put a differnt color other that white as the the base? I think as long as it was a light color it would do fine...Like maybe yellow , then let that dry then put watered down orange and pink on top ...hmmmm..... now you have my mind working...lol Thanks again! Hugs! deb
+Deb Terry You're welcome, Deb. I did do one with black underneath and bright (almost neon) colors on top. It's pretty, but not as striking as the white on the bottom. Your idea sounds lovely and a good experiment to try! :)
Thank you for the technique. Where did you get the paint holder/tray you use if you remember? I love that it has several compartments of differing sizes. I've not seen it around my stores. Thank you.
You're very welcome! I'm sorry, I don't remember where I got that paint mixing palette. I think it was either at Michael's or JoAnn. Amazon also has lots of palettes. 🙂 TFW!
Thanks for doing another of these Cat. They do look cool. I've been itching to do the alcohol drops but as yet have not sourced some to use. Just wondering what it would have looked like if you put the wrap over the alcohol drops ... Would that work? ... Mimi
If I have no gesso, will white craft paint work okay? I love the colors you used. I think they are also my favorite gelli plate printing colors. Thanks for doing both of these techniques again, Cat. Looking forward to watching your newest technique.
+Janet Baker Yes, white craft paint will work fine. It's just to make the page non-porous. So glad you enjoyed it - it was my pleasure to revisit them. TFW! :)
Hi Cad I am new to your videos and I know already I am going to enjoy all the helpful info you are sharing! Two questions I would like to ask:- what is the board you are working on? What method do you use for finished painting , as a greeting card? Once again thanking you for lovely videos!
Thank you very much - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and I appreciate you watching! I use these techniques as backgrounds for art journal pages, Artist Trading Cards, greeting cards, etc. The work surface you see in my video is a craft mat. The one I'm using is no longer available, but I also use these cookie sheet liners that are the same material as the name brand craft mat that is sold in craft stores. They are cheaper and you get two in the package: www.amazon.com/Cookie-Sheets-Stick-PTFE-Liner/dp/B00JQKDZPW/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=51uVYBFqbJL&dpPl=1&keywords=cookie%20sheet%20liners&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1459210239&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_19&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&sr=8-19 I also made a short video about craft mats that you can see here: th-cam.com/video/NvuqJ7tU88o/w-d-xo.html
How would the alcohol go if you used a mister rather than a dripper? I'm seeing some fun ways to make some art pieces using canvas board that comes gesso primed.
Hi Michelle - With a lot of watery paint on your page (which you need for the alcohol to work) a fine mist will mostly disappear in the puddles. TFW! :)
Very lovely papers. May I ask what type of alcohol you use for this? I know I'm really late to the party but I'm just getting started in mixed media and there is so much to learn.
Thank you, Catherine. I don’t mind your question at all. 😊 I don’t remember exactly what alcohol I used, but it was isopropyl alcohol, 70% or 91% - either one will work. Since you’re just beginning your mixed media journey, I’d like to recommend my video series from a few years ago called Mixed Media Morsels. It shows some techniques on a small scale, which is less intimidating: th-cam.com/play/PLzaNcrENNXOw8J5vrjTA5ZDaHwOz773Xz.html When you open this playlist, don’t be surprised at the number of videos. I’ve been adding videos to this playlist for 7 years. The ones I’d like you to see are at the bottom of the list. Look for 2016 MIXED MEDIA MORSELS APPETIZERS. I think they will help you learn and they are sooo much fun to do! Happy creating! Cat 😊
It may not work well on fabric, because the fabric would absorb all the water paint, and you really need a non-porous surface for this technique to work. But I always say, just do a couple of experiments and see what happens... you may be surprised! TFW :)
👋 Binge watching ! What is the table protector (?) You use? Flat, looks brown... Is that a piece of formica or... ? And where did you get whatever it is ? Thanks ! Back to watching.
Thanks! 😊 Gesso is a primer that is used to protect and enhance surfaces, and makes them less absorbent. It also gives a slick surface “tooth” so that paint will adhere better.
I am thoroughly enjoying an evening of binge watching your technique tutorials. I have learned so much and love it all! Thank you for the time you have taken to reach the rest of us. Kudos and hugs, Kathy
Thank you very much, Kathy! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos and learning from them. It's my pleasure to share them. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
Ive been binge watching too! She is amazing
Beautiful. Thank you very much. I wish you could show us how you finally used it as a background on one of your projects. I mean I hope you can show us the final result after putting a foreground object on them. Appreciate it.
Thanks, it was my pleasure! 😊 I made this piece 8 years ago, and I cut it up and used the pieces to make several ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). I didn’t film that process, unfortunately, but I made something similar at a later date and filmed it, and, at the end of that video, I showed some examples of things I made with it. Here’s a link for you: th-cam.com/video/fKi-wKLu0_8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CO5ToZrEALcSrjKD
You should combine the alcohol drops with the plastic wrap technique, and see what you get in the end. Just a suggestion, love the video.
Thank you! 😊
I need to revisit this again. I don't think I had paint watered down enough. Thank you for taking the time to revisit this!!!
+Elizabeth Dindal My pleasure, Elizabeth - I had fun all over again!! :) Yes, please do try it again! :)
+Cat Hand I will try again.
One tip if I may, the plastic that you peeled off in the end after drying, do not discard them, after you complete your card stock decoration completely, instead of modge podging it, place back the same cling that you peeled off, place the cardstock and the cling wrap lined on top amidst a bunch of newspapers and iron it out at medium heat for a good 1 min, the cling wrap will melt and form a perfect glossy finish to the cardstock, helps you save on wasting modge podge. :)
+Param Krishna Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching! :)
Param Krishna Thank you! Cool idea! Hugs, Kathy
wow... that is a cool idea xxx
Really cool idea! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for sharing these two techniques. Looks like lots of fun and very doable.
Thank you Doris - glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 TFW!
Thank you so much for this! I really need to make a mother's Day gift and I think this will do perfectly!
Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
Pretty color combo. The mod podge does make a big difference.
+carol m Thank you Carol. Yes, I totally agree - the Mod Podge does wonders! :)
You are so calming and sweet to listen to and learn from. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Mary! 😊😊😊
I am soo glad that I found your channel. I love your videos and your techniques. Thank you.
+Joyce B Aw, thank you Joyce - that's a really nice thing to say! I appreciate you watching! :)
That is such a cool looking piece! Can't wait to try this
Thanks! It’s a fun and easy background to create.
So pretty! I need to play again, with both techniques. Thank you, Cat!
+Beverly Stout Thanks Beverly - so glad you like them. Yes, yes, play some more - you have my permission! LOL :D
That's really beautiful! This makes me want to pull out my paints. Thank you so much Cat 🌹
Thanks, Gina. It’s really fun, just be sure to gesso your surface first and then water down your paint a lot. 😊
Your style is unique!! I love it! Thanks. I learn with you.
Thank you, Nan. I'm really pleased to know that you're learning from watching my videos. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. 😊
Love love love !!!! I love using alcohol inks on thick watercolor paper. I just use some hand sanitizer on em lol let it dry and then I resin it..shiny pendants I make with those awesome colors bkgrds! You are inspiring!
Thanks so much! Your project sounds great! Happy creating! 😊
Thank you for this clarification of the plastic wrap technique! I didn't water my paint down nearly enough, so off to try again.
My pleasure, Carol. I hope you have some fun results! 😊
Oh so fun. Always fun to revisit and play again. Love it.
+Linda Lapotka Yep, lots of fun, for sure! So glad you liked it, Linda! Hugs, Cat :)
I have used this technique in my nail art with polish and acetone. I love the effect it creates.
Love it, Cat! Thanks for the refresher! That plastic wrap print came out so awesome! Thanks for sharing!
+Yva Lovee Arts Thanks Yva - my pleasure, for sure! So glad you liked it! TFW! :)
I can't wait to try this out on canvas. I went to your Facebook and saw the difference in the ones on watercolor paper versus canvas. I've never used watercolor paper but I love the look on that better than the canvas -- still I'm going to have to experiment with this some day! Oh the ideas in my head! Great work :)
+Jamie Danzer Thanks, Jamie. It really is a fun technique and I hope you enjoy creating yours! 😊 TFW!
love how simple but simply beautiful your techniques are, thank you for sharing! can't wait to try them out :)
Thank you so much Natalia - I appreciate you watching and hope you will play along! :)
It looks like you spent hours detailing....
Beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks, Agnes! 😊
@@CatHand most welcome!
You Are A Joy to watch 😊
I like the way you never spilled any paint when you tilted the pallette,.total control and confidence
Thanks for watching!
Very Cool Cat!!! I'm gonna do another one too. I did my inchies I just have to post a pic of them in the group. I'm lax like that, LOL! TFS!!
Big Hugs!!
Reeah.
+Maria Meade Thanks, Reeah. Hope you enjoy it! Nah, not lax - we're an easy-going group! :)
These are so beautiful, Cat! Makes me want to revisit both techniques, too.
+iamdawt Thanks so much! And yes, yes, go play some more - you have my permission! LOL! :D
Love all these techniques and your pages are beautiful thanks so much for sharing
+Sylvia D Thanks so much, Sylvia! And thank YOU for watching and commenting! :)
Love it! The colors you chose are just gorgeous Cat! I just finished picking out my art journal and using this technique on the first page....can't wait til it dries! Will post a pic in the group when it's finished! TFS
Yay! So glad you found a journal and started on your morsels! Have fun! 😊
Thanks for revisiting this plastic wrap technique, Cat! Now I know where my first attempt went wrong: paint not thin enough and plastic wrap not smooshed up enough. Now to try it again. :)
My pleasure! I'm glad you are giving it another try! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you very much for this lovely tutorial. Please can you tell me why you use gesso at the beginning and what happens if we don't use it. Thank you again.
Hello, you’re very welcome! In this technique, the purpose of the gesso layer is to make the paper less absorbent. Your paint needs to be very wet - almost puddled - sitting on top of your paper when you lay down the plastic wrap. Without the gesso, the watery paint will just soak into the paper and you won’t get that cool “broken glass” look when it’s dry. If you don’t have gesso, you can try using a layer of white acrylic/craft paint. Happy creating! 😊
Very cool, thanks for sharing this idea. I'll definitely try this for my hippy journal. I'm surprised the paper didnt curl up more while drying.
Thanks, Melanie. I’m sure it did curl some. I always roll my curled papers on the edge of my table, the opposite way, and they straighten out pretty well. 😊
Thank you so much Cat, I really really appreciate your time and effort and trouble showing this again for us all. I really really love 💕 how it turned out. I really really love 💕 too the alcohol one. But, the cling wrap is my favourite xxx Mags
That's so awesome!!!!!!!!! I really enjoyed and love ❤️ those techniques. Thank you so much for sharing this with me it's just fantastic 😀😀😀😀😀
My pleasure! TFW! :)
Nice, I love the colours.
Thanks so much Karen! 😊
What excellent techniques!
Glad you like them, Veronica - thanks! 😃
I love the plastic wrap one. I paint rocks and will try this on a couple of rocks.
Awesome, Evelyn - I hope it works! 🙂
Very nice. Loved both.
+PamlicoLady Thanks so much! :)
Have you ever tried using dry salt, or salt solution instead of alchohol? Also have you tried putting your wet painting outside on a frosty night? Or in the freezer maybe?
Yes, I have used salt - it’s cool! I haven’t done anything relating to frost...
I could look at either ones of those all day long. I plan to do it myself, just haven't yet.
Thank you so much for watching. You will enjoy this project, for sure! Happy creating! 😊
Amazing technique! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks, Margaretha- I hope you’ll give it a try! 😊
Thanks for sharing. Cool techniques.
+Laura Murphy Thanks! It's a lot of fun! TFW! :)
Awesome technique!! Have to try this for sure!!
Such beautiful results on both pieces!! That plastic wrap one looks like broken glass! I got to try it again because I can see where I went wrong the last time I did it (I mashed the plastic wrap..lol) Thanks for doing this again Cat!! xx
+mskaykrafts Thank you Claudene. So glad you liked it and it was my pleasure to revisit it! xoxo
Love both . The plastic film worked out really well, mine has never worked as well as that !!!! Will definately try your technique..... thanks you Cat 😍
I too have come late to the party , but I am so glad I got here‼️‼️ This wonderful , you are a mix media Goddess and have amazing and beautiful work❣️please share the brand of paint brushes and keep sharing your greatness. Thank you❣️
+Cathey Ellsworth Thank you so much for watching and also for your kind comments, Cathey! Here's a link for the type of brush I used in this video: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YQJ3MG/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_62?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Beautiful! Thank you! Kisses from Argentina💜
Amazing painting madam👍👍
Very cool! I would to see what you do with the papers.
Thanks! You can use them for backgrounds on art journal pages, canvases, Artist Trading Cards, greeting cards, etc. TFW! :)
It is fantastic. Love the bark like feel to it
+Sangeetha Anand Thanks Sangeetha! Yeah, the texture is really cool and so is the shine left from the plastic wrap! :)
Awesome techniques! I've tried the alcohol method before, but it didn't work out. I think either my paint wasn't wet enough or i didn't put down enough paint on the paper. Now i'll have to give it another go! :)
love this technique, thanks for sharing, I am definalely trying this!
So cool! And really pretty backgrounds! Will for sure gove it a try! :) Thanks for sharing!
+Mona L Thanks, Mona - you'll enjoy it, I'm sure. The hardest part is being patient and letting it dry thoroughly before removing the plastic wrap, LOL. I recommend creating it at night, then remove the plastic wrap next morning. :) TFW!
Oh yes it is indeed hard to be patient LOL And good idea to do it in the evening!
Omg lovely! You really inspire me. I ordered a gelli plate too
Excellent video thank you for sharing xxxxxx I am now going to have a go myself trouble is its 2:13 am here lol x
Thanks, Nikola! LOL, hope you had a fun time creating! 😂
So very pretty! Great job!🙂❤🙏
Thank you, Loretta! 😊
My husband will just love this..something else for me to spend money on..lol!! I love this!!!
LOL, uh-oh... I'm an enabler... 😂
Cat Hand ..yes you are!! And you should be proud!! We all love your work and want to learn from you
i combed thru your videos but cannot find any alcohol technique, new to this, can you provide a link? was that rubbing alcohol you eyedropper on the second example, or is it alcohol paint? not familiar ... great job, thanx
+BarbaraL Lowell Thanks for watching, Barbara. Yes, it is rubbing alcohol. Here's the video link: th-cam.com/video/6mDtRLXgseA/w-d-xo.html
this turned out so awesome
+Angie on TH-cam Thanks Angie! Hope you do one, too! :)
+Angie on TH-cam Thanks Angie! Hope you do one, too! :)
+Angie on TH-cam Thanks Angie! Hope you do one, too! :)
Very cool!!! Thanks for sharing!
+pmb5005 Thank you and thanks for watching! :)
You keep showing me techniques I have to try. Thanks
Yay! I love that you want to! 😊
I am so enjoying watching your videos. What I like is that they are simple but SO beautiful. I am training myself up with Gelli Art for a summer project with my 9 year old daughter. We are just about ready to get started.
*Could I ask, could we use the alcohol technique on the gelli Art pad, or would it ruin the pad? I like it so much..... a little like you get from using rock salt. Thanks again for making me very happy! Just love what you do (have watched A LOT of videos now, as I'm disabled and have a lot of time on my hands at the moment... and I can honestly say, I have got more out of your videos than any of the others. Best wishes, H xxx
+Holly Tomas Thank you, Holly. The Gelli Arts company says you can clean your gelli plate with hand sanitizer, which contains alcohol, so I would assume you could drip alcohol on the plate and it wouldn't hurt it - but I've never tried it so I'm not completely sure. I really appreciate your sweet comments and I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful summer creating art together! 😊😊😊
So awesome!! I think I'm gonna try making some more! tyfs!!
+Cheri Peeples Thanks Cheri - hope you have fun making some more of these! :)
Simple yet so lovely ❤😊
Thanks so much, Shaila! 😊
Brilliant 👏...if you lightly spray the back of the card with water it will stop the card curling...👌
Thank you, Jane - great tip! 😊
Great technique...love it ! Just found your channe, in theprocess of watching your videos!
Thanks so much for watching, Bibiana! :)
Very cute idea.. saving to favorites
That looks so amazing thanks Cat.love it
+CraftyMagz Thank you Maggie! :)
Beautiful colours, tfs x
+Elizabeth Naisbitt Thanks so much Elizabeth! :)
Would you be able to use this on gesso-ed or white painted smooth wood?
I have not tried his technique on wood, but it sounds like a good experiment! Happy creating! 😊
Awesome technique! Thank you!
+Yvette Cordero You're very welcome, Yvette! TFW! :)
Awesome! Is it important to use acrylic paint or can you use watercolor paint too?
Thanks, Anna! I believe it can be done with watercolor as well. Just be sure to put on your coat of gesso, let it dry, and make sure that whichever paint you use is very watery. Have fun! 😊
So beautiful!
Thanks, Tina! 😊
I love both of them. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much, Lori! 😊😊😊
That is gorgeous!
+R Acenag Thank you so much and thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for this video. Now I get it! And it seems we can no longer tag people on TH-cam. Different problem I know.
You're welcome, Marie. Have a good day! :)
I've done this technique on smooth (glossy) cardstock with water colours. The key is that the ink/paint is wet enough!
I didn't quite get it that you used alcohol in the dropper, although the circles that appeared reminded me of those of blending solution on paper with alcohol ink. ;-)
Yes, I used alcohol in the dropper. Thanks for watching. 😊
Beautiful! Do you know if you can combine both techniques with good results?
+Rikki Heinis I haven't tried that, but it sounds like a fun experiment!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :)
Thanks so much for redoing this video! I missed the part about watering down the paint so mine didn't work. I will try again the right way! I wonder if it would work with watercolor paint? Thanks for all the cool videos!
My pleasure, Mary! Yes, it will work with watercolor, too. Just be sure your paper is gessoed first. 😉 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
@@CatHand Thanks so much! Basically I am a watercolorist, just starting out in mixed media thanks to your channel. I am really loving learning about the mixed media world through you! I hope that you are having a lovely summer!
Excellent! Can't wait to try it!
+AbstractsByAdrienne Thanks - I hope you enjoy it! TFW! 😊
You're welcome!
Hello Cat!I do love both of these techniques,& would love to see what you did over the one with the plastic wrap to complete the page. I think i would have a problem covering that up,it`s so gorgeous! I read where you said that u used these for ATC`S also-great idea,but really want to use it for a jounal page.Do you have a link i could go to?TFS Cat & i will watch more of your videos 4-sure!
+cynthia kreitzer Thank you, Cynthia. Here's a very recent art journal page I made using the plastic wrap technique for the background: th-cam.com/video/kVRXn4xaOHM/w-d-xo.html
Hello again Cat! I did this plastic wrap technique & i`m so proud!!It turned out just like yours,except for the mixture of blue & pink that made a gorgeous purple!It also has these star-looking images from the way that i squished the plastic-wrap i guess.I just love this so much & guess what?This is my 1st.ever project for my art journal-(just starting),so thanx a million & i`ll be watching! p.s.,thank u for getting back to me so soon :>)
cynthia kreitzer Congatulations, Cynthia - that's awesome! I'm really happy that you enjoyed trying this technique and it was a success. Keep creating! 😊
Thank you for that Cat. I really want to give that a try. I wonder how it would look if you put a differnt color other that white as the the base? I think as long as it was a light color it would do fine...Like maybe yellow , then let that dry then put watered down orange and pink on top ...hmmmm..... now you have my mind working...lol Thanks again! Hugs! deb
+Deb Terry You're welcome, Deb. I did do one with black underneath and bright (almost neon) colors on top. It's pretty, but not as striking as the white on the bottom. Your idea sounds lovely and a good experiment to try! :)
Just found this and I love love love em both x thanks
Thanks so much, Julie! 😊
Awesome, as always!
Aw, thank you so much, Karen! 😊
Those are so awesome. Thank you.
Thanks so much Donna - I appreciate you watching! 😊
Thank you for the technique. Where did you get the paint holder/tray you use if you remember? I love that it has several compartments of differing sizes. I've not seen it around my stores. Thank you.
You're very welcome! I'm sorry, I don't remember where I got that paint mixing palette. I think it was either at Michael's or JoAnn. Amazon also has lots of palettes. 🙂 TFW!
Thanks for doing another of these Cat. They do look cool. I've been itching to do the alcohol drops but as yet have not sourced some to use. Just wondering what it would have looked like if you put the wrap over the alcohol drops ... Would that work? ... Mimi
+kymdempsey I really don't know, Mimi - I've never tried that. Sounds like a fun experiment, though... :)
Love the technique, can I use acrylic or water colours?
Thanks, Rowena. I have only used watered-down acrylics for this technique. You could try using water colors and see what happens, though... 😊
Awesome 🙌🎨
Thank you so much! 😊
If I have no gesso, will white craft paint work okay? I love the colors you used. I think they are also my favorite gelli plate printing colors. Thanks for doing both of these techniques again, Cat. Looking forward to watching your newest technique.
+Janet Baker Yes, white craft paint will work fine. It's just to make the page non-porous. So glad you enjoyed it - it was my pleasure to revisit them. TFW! :)
Hi Cad I am new to your videos and I know already I am going to enjoy all the helpful info you are sharing! Two questions I would like to ask:- what is the board you are working on? What method do you use for finished painting , as a greeting card? Once again thanking you for lovely videos!
Thank you very much - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and I appreciate you watching! I use these techniques as backgrounds for art journal pages, Artist Trading Cards, greeting cards, etc. The work surface you see in my video is a craft mat. The one I'm using is no longer available, but I also use these cookie sheet liners that are the same material as the name brand craft mat that is sold in craft stores. They are cheaper and you get two in the package: www.amazon.com/Cookie-Sheets-Stick-PTFE-Liner/dp/B00JQKDZPW/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=51uVYBFqbJL&dpPl=1&keywords=cookie%20sheet%20liners&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1459210239&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_19&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&sr=8-19
I also made a short video about craft mats that you can see here: th-cam.com/video/NvuqJ7tU88o/w-d-xo.html
How would the alcohol go if you used a mister rather than a dripper?
I'm seeing some fun ways to make some art pieces using canvas board that comes gesso primed.
Hi Michelle - With a lot of watery paint on your page (which you need for the alcohol to work) a fine mist will mostly disappear in the puddles. TFW! :)
hello! this is beautiful, do you think it would work with a coat of white acrylic paint instead of gesso?
Hi Joanne - yes, white acrylic paint will work just fine. Thanks for watching! :)
Yeah!! That means no trip to store..I have white acrylic...thank you!!
Very lovely papers. May I ask what type of alcohol you use for this? I know I'm really late to the party but I'm just getting started in mixed media and there is so much to learn.
Thank you, Catherine. I don’t mind your question at all. 😊 I don’t remember exactly what alcohol I used, but it was isopropyl alcohol, 70% or 91% - either one will work. Since you’re just beginning your mixed media journey, I’d like to recommend my video series from a few years ago called Mixed Media Morsels. It shows some techniques on a small scale, which is less intimidating: th-cam.com/play/PLzaNcrENNXOw8J5vrjTA5ZDaHwOz773Xz.html
When you open this playlist, don’t be surprised at the number of videos. I’ve been adding videos to this playlist for 7 years. The ones I’d like you to see are at the bottom of the list. Look for 2016 MIXED MEDIA MORSELS APPETIZERS. I think they will help you learn and they are sooo much fun to do! Happy creating! Cat 😊
Hello!! Beautiful job!! Congratulations! From Argentina. What paper do you use Thank you!!
Thank you, Monica. I used heavy watercolor paper (140 lb) Thanks for watching! :)
That looks like fun!
+ladyesther35 Yes, it IS fun! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you.
My pleasure, Kathleen. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
can I do this in a fabric? if so, what fabric should I use? Thank you love your videos
It may not work well on fabric, because the fabric would absorb all the water paint, and you really need a non-porous surface for this technique to work. But I always say, just do a couple of experiments and see what happens... you may be surprised! TFW :)
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Binge watching !
What is the table protector (?) You use?
Flat, looks brown...
Is that a piece of formica or... ?
And where did you get whatever it is ?
Thanks ! Back to watching.
Awesome - I hope you enjoy watching! That is a craft mat - you can find them at most craft stores (Ranger makes one.) 😊
what is Jeso? lovely video, thanks
Thanks! 😊 Gesso is a primer that is used to protect and enhance surfaces, and makes them less absorbent. It also gives a slick surface “tooth” so that paint will adhere better.
WOW I love you videos. My grandchildren think I am so smart. LOL
+Charlotte phillips LOL, happy to help! And glad you're enjoying my videos! 😊
I just love this!!!
Thanks so much, Yvonne. It’s really a fun technique! 😊