I did something like this with very wet watercolor washes. I wet the paper, put down color, stuck down a stencil, and brushed another color on top, and let the entire thing dry stuck together. I made some really nice papers that I used for covers, since the paper was good, thick watercolor paper.
I love spraying -- so much tidier than dipping paper. I live in Oregon where it can be very wet outside 9 months of the year, so my spraying and stencil layering is done indoors most of the time. I used a large box (about 3' by 3' square) to make a spray station on a bookshelf in my craft area, with the box opening facing where I stand. Having the protective sides (left, right, back, top) keeps overspray from getting all over my table/house. I have a multiple sets of Dollar Tree cookie cooling racks on top of Dollar Tree trays that I use instead of a cookie sheet, the bottom-most page always has lines on it from the cookie rack. I just do a few sheets of paper/envelopes at a time, then swap that tray/rack out for a new one, and leave the paper on their racks to dry. One of my most fun discoveries recently is that spraying coffee on neon notebook paper and then layering on a sheet of white coffee paper and spraying that with coffee makes the neon color run and create a neon tint on the coffee dyed copy paper. Layering neon on neon can make for some strange color combinations, but in my experiments yellow&pink or blue&green mixed well with coffee and each other. Most of the lines for writing disappeared if I used enough coffee on the neon notebook paper. The neon paper I used was from Walmart, other brands/quality of papers may have different reactions with the coffee and each other so it's a fun thing to experiment with.
The first time I coffee-dyed paper, I had a shallow pan of the coffee to soak the papers in. After staining everything within reach, I switched to a spray bottle. A lot less messy for me! LOL I haven't used stencils, yet, though! Nice results! Thank you ma'am!
I just laid the paper one at a time as I sprayed them but also with colored water and lay the next paper on top and so on and so on I would do a stack of 50 or more papers then lay them on top of a flat surface to dry in the house and check them the next day and move them around taking out the dry one did this tell all where dry they turned out great, and I have tried spraying one at a time and dryer them one by one on the stove burner. I liked the first way better and they took on the beautiful colors of one before!!!
Lovely! I have used tea in the past. This is a great idea to use stencils! I am going to try it with stencils. Thank you for this video. Take care Sara x
Thank you for the demonstration. I have coffee dyed before and used the traditional soaking method. I like this idea, using the spray bottle and stencils, and will give it a try.
I have tried soaking, but I like this method. I don't have a place to lay it outside. I will try putting the stencil as I'm spraying .love your sharing. Marietta Billups
Thank you! And yes to getting different perspectives! This was so nice and easier to understand! Thank you for taking the time to actually explain your way and perspective and tips! I pretty much use tea stained papers the most and have many reams of bonded onion skin paper that I use (dyed) I always use fountain pen friendly paper, ALWAYS, because I write with fountain pens and so much of the paper that most people are using in journals are NOT fountain pen friendly so the ink bleeds through the paper…I also always make nice writing boards for my journals which are so fun and useful! Thank you for those awesome video, tips and ideas! 💡 very refreshing! 🤗 Happy New Year 🎈 PS…I use a dehydrator to dry my paper and it’s so fast and easy! I can easily do 50 sheets ir more (after dunking them, lol) in an hour!
Great idea using spray bottles! Loved your samples! I have made my own stencils from die cuts using Tyvek ( from used post office envelopes) . They should work great with this technique. 😊
Nice technique, thanks! I tend to use a wide paint brush and just paint the coffee on. I’m gonna try out your spray method too and see what I like better
This is so yummy! Have you tried using a foam brush with dunking it some coffee? I've seen a video from Barbara at 49dragonflies, do this method. The less fuss, more fun. I also get the cheapest stuff I can find, though we don't have the Dollar Tree here. I love the tone of your voice, and the fact you get straight to the project! I always get the ratio of coffee to water wrong. You silly with melting the bottle. Hope you didn't scald yourself, Thankyou. New subscriber. 🇦🇺💖💖💖
In addition to watercolors, you can use Easter egg dyes. These mediums give you other color options. I think using a spray bottle is a genius way to get an ombré effect. You can use different colors or different saturations depending upon what final product you want. I sense a trip to Dollar Tree in my future…
I did something like this with very wet watercolor washes. I wet the paper, put down color, stuck down a stencil, and brushed another color on top, and let the entire thing dry stuck together. I made some really nice papers that I used for covers, since the paper was good, thick watercolor paper.
That sounds really cool! I’ll have to try that method! Thank you for sharing it!😍
What a great idea! Sturdier paper is a plus!
I love spraying -- so much tidier than dipping paper. I live in Oregon where it can be very wet outside 9 months of the year, so my spraying and stencil layering is done indoors most of the time. I used a large box (about 3' by 3' square) to make a spray station on a bookshelf in my craft area, with the box opening facing where I stand. Having the protective sides (left, right, back, top) keeps overspray from getting all over my table/house. I have a multiple sets of Dollar Tree cookie cooling racks on top of Dollar Tree trays that I use instead of a cookie sheet, the bottom-most page always has lines on it from the cookie rack. I just do a few sheets of paper/envelopes at a time, then swap that tray/rack out for a new one, and leave the paper on their racks to dry.
One of my most fun discoveries recently is that spraying coffee on neon notebook paper and then layering on a sheet of white coffee paper and spraying that with coffee makes the neon color run and create a neon tint on the coffee dyed copy paper. Layering neon on neon can make for some strange color combinations, but in my experiments yellow&pink or blue&green mixed well with coffee and each other. Most of the lines for writing disappeared if I used enough coffee on the neon notebook paper. The neon paper I used was from Walmart, other brands/quality of papers may have different reactions with the coffee and each other so it's a fun thing to experiment with.
Oh that sounds amazing! I love happy accidents like that! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.😍
I make up my coffee mix and then use a sponge type paint brush and brush the coffee on!!
Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to give that a try. 🤗
The first time I coffee-dyed paper, I had a shallow pan of the coffee to soak the papers in. After staining everything within reach, I switched to a spray bottle. A lot less messy for me! LOL
I haven't used stencils, yet, though! Nice results!
Thank you ma'am!
The mess!! Yes, the spray bottle is a bit neater. Try the stencils for sure, Su! Much love to you!
I never thought of using the stencils on coffee paper👏🏻Thank u for sharing🌸🌷☺️
You’re welcome! Glad you liked the idea! 💕
Always nice to see another option
Thanks so much! 😊
I might grab my one gallon garden sprayer if I was going to do this project. 😊
Well that would definitely get the job done fast! 😂💕
Experimenting is the super fun part
Yes it is!😍
I LOVE the grunge!
Right?? So fun!😍
So cool, fun. Thx for the inspiration! ❤
Thanks! Glad you liked it! 😊 And, I'm so happy you joined the membership!
Think this will be a technique I’ll try. Very user friendly and not too messy. Thanks for sharing ❤❤
You are welcome! Have fun!😍
I just laid the paper one at a time as I sprayed them but also with colored water and lay the next paper on top and so on and so on I would do a stack of 50 or more papers then lay them on top of a flat surface to dry in the house and check them the next day and move them around taking out the dry one did this tell all where dry they turned out great, and I have tried spraying one at a time and dryer them one by one on the stove burner. I liked the first way better and they took on the beautiful colors of one before!!!
Love this! I'll have to add some colored water next time!😍
Lovely! I have used tea in the past. This is a great idea to use stencils! I am going to try it with stencils. Thank you for this video. Take care Sara x
Tea is also a great way to dye the paper. Have fun trying the technique!💕
INTERESTING USING STENCILS, WHILE COFFEE DYING PAPER!!
Isn't a fun idea? I loved trying it!💕
Thank you for the demonstration. I have coffee dyed before and used the traditional soaking method. I like this idea, using the spray bottle and stencils, and will give it a try.
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could give you another option to try! 😊
Great idea. Love the results.
Thanks so much!
Just saw this. Can't wait to try this. ❤
Have fun with it! 😍
That’s a great idea
Thanks!☺️
So cool thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 😍
I have tried soaking, but I like this method. I don't have a place to lay it outside. I will try putting the stencil as I'm spraying .love your sharing.
Marietta Billups
Thank you so much!😊
Cool process! Thanks!
You're welcome! Have fun creating!💖
Gorgeous paper!!❤
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! 💕
Thank you! And yes to getting different perspectives! This was so nice and easier to understand! Thank you for taking the time to actually explain your way and perspective and tips! I pretty much use tea stained papers the most and have many reams of bonded onion skin paper that I use (dyed) I always use fountain pen friendly paper, ALWAYS, because I write with fountain pens and so much of the paper that most people are using in journals are NOT fountain pen friendly so the ink bleeds through the paper…I also always make nice writing boards for my journals which are so fun and useful! Thank you for those awesome video, tips and ideas! 💡 very refreshing! 🤗 Happy New Year 🎈
PS…I use a dehydrator to dry my paper and it’s so fast and easy! I can easily do 50 sheets ir more (after dunking them, lol) in an hour!
I love the dehydrator idea! Thanks for that!💕
Thanks for sharing your process and experiments. I love how it turned out. I have been drying inside recently but I also oven dry. Happy creating.
Thanks! I'm still worried about the oven! I'd rather let them airdry for sure.🤗
Does it smell yummy? I'm a tea drinker, but a coff smeller 😁 these are lovely! Have to see if i have any tea or coff in the house! 🙆
Yes it does! At least for a little while!☕️
beautiful!!
Thank you!!💕
Awesome!
Thank you! 😍
Great fast way to dye paper 👍🏼
Thanks!
Great idea using spray bottles! Loved your samples! I have made my own stencils from die cuts using Tyvek ( from used post office envelopes) . They should work great with this technique. 😊
Great idea! I'm sure it would work well. Have fun!😍
Nice technique, thanks! I tend to use a wide paint brush and just paint the coffee on. I’m gonna try out your spray method too and see what I like better
I've done that as well. I think they are both good ideas!💕
Thank you for sharing! Need to try this method.
Have fun with it!😍
Watching replay, love this learned so much….
That is great! Thanks for watching!🥰
Love these❤ gotta try it😊
I'm so glad you liked it!🥰
This is so yummy! Have you tried using a foam brush with dunking it some coffee? I've seen a video from Barbara at 49dragonflies, do this method. The less fuss, more fun. I also get the cheapest stuff I can find, though we don't have the Dollar Tree here. I love the tone of your voice, and the fact you get straight to the project! I always get the ratio of coffee to water wrong. You silly with melting the bottle. Hope you didn't scald yourself, Thankyou. New subscriber. 🇦🇺💖💖💖
Thanks! No, I didn't burn myself when the bottle melted! And, welcome to my channel!🥰
Great idea to start 2025 with. Thanks
You're welcome! Hope you have fun with it! 😊
These are amazing, can't wait to try this. How come the wet envelope gummed bits dont stick when they dry out?
I think because I stain it open it doesn't have anything to stick to. At least that's my best guess!
So cool!!!! Never have this, will now!!!! I’ll use yeast since I do f drink coffee!😂
Thanks! Tea also works if you happen to drink that!😍
That was suppose to say “tea”😂
@@sallyapplegate4591 🤣 I was wondering!!
Do the papers smell of coffee later?
Sometimes, yes! It depends how many are stacked together.
In addition to watercolors, you can use Easter egg dyes. These mediums give you other color options.
I think using a spray bottle is a genius way to get an ombré effect. You can use different colors or different saturations depending upon what final product you want. I sense a trip to Dollar Tree in my future…
Oh, I love those suggestions! I also have some food coloring dyes as well! 😍
Had to laff re boiled plastic bott... Long as u not hurt! It one of those things u 'know' as soon as u do it 😁🙆
Yay! It was definitely a learning moment!
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