I use distilled water, to assure mold doesn't grow. I love how you mixed the Inca Gold on the right and painted with that gorgeous colors on your flowers. Very pretty.
I love Inka Gold and I now use filtered water too. I also keep a piece of baby wipe in my jars to help slow the drying out process. Thanks for watching!
The mould comes from putting your finger in the jar! Use a craft knife or similar and take a small piece from the jar and put on your craft mat and reseal the lid immediately. Then you can use your finger from the craft mat. By resealing the jar immediately..also keeps the Inka moist
This is quite an old video, so I've changed how I use these. There was really no info out there when the product was initially launched, so I think we've all learned through trial and error! Now when I get a new tub I take all the precautions to make sure it doesn't start moulding or dry out. Thanks for watching!
Chelsey, Just FYI. you have renewed in me a new love for Viva Decor...Well, there are a lot of VIva Decor products out there now...You have to be sure (meaning customers) to get exactly what your wanting...ie. I know, I ordered the paint thinking it was the paste by mistake..Anyway I found a site that sells the trial sizes and regular sizes and they said to use 'DISTILLED WATER" ONLY IF YOUR PASTE DRIES OUT....thought you might like to know that...they didn't say either way on baby wipes... thanks for everything you do Victoria
Thanks for watching! I love my Inka Golds. They can be used in so many ways and are so beautiful. Plus, anything sparkly or metallic is always awesome!
Hi Donna, when using water with the Inka Gold paints I don't bother buffing. They have a different consistancy and sink into the paper when mixed with water. Thanks for the great question!
I just bought some and love it...Now, I am looking at video's and I am going to love using this on my crafts...woo hoo Wondering if I can use it on cardboard and paper..If I can I will be using them on my mini albums....
Chelsey Vorosmarty so you know how the viva decor GEL works? I've only seen it on ETSY and I don't know if it would just give a opaque look or what. DO YOU know? thanks, Victoria
Thanks so much for these techniques love this products use the gold all the time on the edges of my page and my flowers.. Also on texture or lumps in the paper I have created... Quick question please what was the bluey greeny colour u used with the purple ???? Thanks again Sara
what is the black may you have on your work space... looks nice and big, and seems to clean well. thanks for sharing this.. I've been jonesing for all the viva decor products. :)
Hi Stacy, I have a BBQ mat (2 feet x 5 feet) cut into two pieces and attached to my table top with strong tape. It wipes well, resists heat, pretty similar to the Ranger mat or similar craft sheets. Thanks for watching!
I tried this with water. I put some colors on bookpage, sprayed water and put vellum over it and then spred it with my fingers. It gives you colored vellum too so 2 things at same time. Only vellum gets curly and I managed to drop color on table and floor too... :D
I loved your video. The teal color is so beautiful. But I can't seem to find it online... Is it the Jade? I hope you can help me with it! Love from The Netherlands, Marcia
+Marcia Mieth Thanks for watching Marcia! The teal colour I believe is called Turquoise. Hopefully they still sell it because it is a beautiful colour. The Jade one is more of a bright green shade. Happy creating!
It's actually a bbq mat from Costco that I cut in half and then stuck to my table with Scor-Tape. It works really well and stays in place. I think it cost $12.99 Canadian plus shipping, so definitely a better deal than most craft mats out there. It handles heat, moisture, etc and feels the same as a Ranger craft mat for a fraction of the price. Since I do a lot of messy techniques, this mat comes in very handy!
You just don't want to use tap water because of all the minerals and other things in it. Bottle water from the store or distilled water will work best.
what a joy you are! Thank you for sharing this fun.
I use distilled water, to assure mold doesn't grow. I love how you mixed the Inca Gold on the right and painted with that gorgeous colors on your flowers. Very pretty.
I love Inka Gold and I now use filtered water too. I also keep a piece of baby wipe in my jars to help slow the drying out process. Thanks for watching!
The mould comes from putting your finger in the jar! Use a craft knife or similar and take a small piece from the jar and put on your craft mat and reseal the lid immediately. Then you can use your finger from the craft mat. By resealing the jar immediately..also keeps the Inka moist
This is quite an old video, so I've changed how I use these. There was really no info out there when the product was initially launched, so I think we've all learned through trial and error! Now when I get a new tub I take all the precautions to make sure it doesn't start moulding or dry out. Thanks for watching!
This is a very useful video as I have some Inca Golds but very rarely use them. So I'm going to get them out and have a go. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Have fun playing :-)
I have also been told to put a babywipe in the lid to help keep the moisture in.
Right, that's work!
Love the easy drip watercolor effect. Thx for sharing x
Chelsey, Just FYI. you have renewed in me a new love for Viva Decor...Well, there are a lot of VIva Decor products out there now...You have to be sure (meaning customers) to get exactly what your wanting...ie. I know, I ordered the paint thinking it was the paste by mistake..Anyway I found a site that sells the trial sizes and regular sizes and they said to use 'DISTILLED WATER" ONLY IF YOUR PASTE DRIES OUT....thought you might like to know that...they didn't say either way on baby wipes... thanks for everything you do Victoria
Thanks for the info and I'm glad you are enjoying playing with your Viva Decor! They make beautiful products.
This looks so fun I miss doing mixed media stuff esp with water color but I just discovered this inka gold on youtube now I want that lol
I love Inka Gold! It lasts a really long time and there are so many ways to use it.
Best inka gold tut I have seen
Have never seen anyone use water with these like this. I really like the result. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching! I love my Inka Golds. They can be used in so many ways and are so beautiful. Plus, anything sparkly or metallic is always awesome!
After you smoothed and dried your journal do you buff it? Love the pages! TFS.
Hi Donna, when using water with the Inka Gold paints I don't bother buffing. They have a different consistancy and sink into the paper when mixed with water. Thanks for the great question!
I just bought some and love it...Now, I am looking at video's and I am going to love using this on my crafts...woo hoo Wondering if I can use it on cardboard and paper..If I can I will be using them on my mini albums....
Inka Gold works wonderfully on paper, cardboard, wood, or anything else that is porous. I hope you enjoy your fun new products!
Chelsey Vorosmarty so you know how the viva decor GEL works? I've only seen it on ETSY and I don't know if it would just give a opaque look or what. DO YOU know? thanks, Victoria
victoria ciolek I have used many of the Viva products but no gels. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
Thanks so much for these techniques love this products use the gold all the time on the edges of my page and my flowers.. Also on texture or lumps in the paper I have created... Quick question please what was the bluey greeny colour u used with the purple ???? Thanks again Sara
Hi Sara, Thanks for watching! the blue/green color I used is called Turquoise. One of my favorites for sure!
what is the black may you have on your work space... looks nice and big, and seems to clean well. thanks for sharing this.. I've been jonesing for all the viva decor products. :)
Hi Stacy, I have a BBQ mat (2 feet x 5 feet) cut into two pieces and attached to my table top with strong tape. It wipes well, resists heat, pretty similar to the Ranger mat or similar craft sheets. Thanks for watching!
+Chelsey Vorosmarty where did you get it? I have lived a few just like it but where you got yours.. link maybe?
Stacy m I got it from Costco a few years ago. I looked for it now, but I don't see it. Maybe try other places that sell bbq accessories.
there are also blackcraft mats at Dollar tree for $1 that is heat resistant and it cleans up well
I tried this with water. I put some colors on bookpage, sprayed water and put vellum over it and then spred it with my fingers. It gives you colored vellum too so 2 things at same time. Only vellum gets curly and I managed to drop color on table and floor too... :D
That sounds like so much fun! Great idea using vellum!
I loved your video. The teal color is so beautiful. But I can't seem to find it online... Is it the Jade? I hope you can help me with it!
Love from The Netherlands, Marcia
+Marcia Mieth Thanks for watching Marcia! The teal colour I believe is called Turquoise. Hopefully they still sell it because it is a beautiful colour. The Jade one is more of a bright green shade. Happy creating!
What is the name of the beautiful greeny blue one you use? Its gorgeous!
I believe it's called Turquoise. They are very beautiful!
You Can put a babywipe in the jar and it will stay soft...
I wouldn't for the soap. Saran wrap
Were can I get your craft mat. I am in love it's huge
It's actually a bbq mat from Costco that I cut in half and then stuck to my table with Scor-Tape. It works really well and stays in place. I think it cost $12.99 Canadian plus shipping, so definitely a better deal than most craft mats out there. It handles heat, moisture, etc and feels the same as a Ranger craft mat for a fraction of the price. Since I do a lot of messy techniques, this mat comes in very handy!
Now, did you say that the bottled water we can buy in packs at the store is filtered?
You just don't want to use tap water because of all the minerals and other things in it. Bottle water from the store or distilled water will work best.
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