30 Days of Creativity 2024: Substrates

In this video, I am discussing all the various substrates that can be used for making art. No doubt I missed a few so be sure a let me know your ideas and favorites.
Newsletter Sign Up: pamhemmerling.com/
/ pamhemmerlingart
/ pamhemmerlingart
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Vintage Book Art Journal - • Easy Mixed Media Art :...
Non-Stitched Art Journal - • How to Make an Easy No...
Board Book Art Journal - • How to Make an Art Jou...
LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Strathmore Sketch - amzn.to/3PjaSbP
US Art Supply Art Journal - amzn.to/4acm3eh
Ohuhu Art Journal - amzn.to/3PnlMNQ
Canson 9X12 Mixed Media Art Journal (similar) - amzn.to/3I0A57n
Canvas Panels 8X10 - amzn.to/3PmMUwd
Stretched Canvas 8X10 - amzn.to/4csLavB
Deep Edge Canvas 8X10 - amzn.to/43fi5zc
Birch Panel 8X10 - amzn.to/3Pgp45u
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper - amzn.to/3TiAV3R
Fluid Watercolor Paper: Cold Press - amzn.to/4a6H5Le
Canson Bristol Paper - amzn.to/4aemV1V
Wet Strength Tissue Paper - amzn.to/48Vf0FY
Deli Paper - amzn.to/49QEYf4
Vintage Book Paper - www.pamhemmerling.com/other
Please note that products may contain affiliate links. When you buy using one of the links, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This is at no cost to you and helps to support my channel.

[@MrsPatJones]

I like the packaging paper for making pages in a rough sized art journal using all sorts of other papers. I keep cards, all the things you showed and use fabric too, gelli print on copy paper, envelopes - opened out - undamaged sections of paper tablecloths, napkins, kitchen towel (mop up sheets). Of course there's no room in my studio with all of this, frames and fabrics! but I love it all.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

This is everything I make a junk journal to journal in from also. I'm gonna make another art journal with canvas fabric and old catalogs that have thick papers etc for my next one.

[@pamhemmerling]

These are fabulous ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@pamhemmerling]

@@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 Such a great idea!

[@fonny4633]

I really love all the suggestions you give. Materials you usually don't think of. It triggers your creativity to further explore! Thanks so much.

[@pamhemmerling]

I agree! I think one thing leads to another--just gets you thinking! I'm glad you were inspired.

[@annina_pure_creativity]

GREAT! What I really want to start a Art Sketchbook Journal and trying out the delly paper.

[@pamhemmerling]

I hope you do Annina! It's a great way to get started.

[@WendyAikin]

I had to laugh..why didn't I figure this out sooner?! I'm right handed as well and have blank pages on the left side of my journals. As you were talking, this came to me - a lightning bolt, a flash in the pan, a light bulb moment!! lol. Take your spiral bound books and flip it upside down and the unused paper will be on the right hand side. Thank you, thank you very much!!! All that unused paper will now be used...

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh Wendy, such a great idea! Genius!

[@doreendilger]

Love this! I also use old maps, magazines, food containers and postcards 😊

[@pamhemmerling]

So many good ideas! Thanks Doreen!

[@pambuike4587]

I find canvas on the frames a bit intimidating.....but the canvas board looks like something that would give me the experience of painting on canvas without my perfectionist side causing me stress😂. And my free spirit side can't wait to try some cardboard! Lots of great ideas....and like many of us, I save all types of packing papers etc because I just know they will be useful for something! Loving your ideas and looking forward to daily "aha moments" this month.....you are so creative and certainly think outside of the box....exactly what I am looking for!!

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks again Pam for letting me know that these videos have been helpful. I'm so happy to hear you have discovered some new ideas and are encouraged to think outside the box. Let that free spirit run!

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

For those that have used a spiral bound and feel like you can't work on the left side, just flip the blank page to the other side. This might seem obvious, but many people don't. Plus, it's more or less a play or experimentation book, so it doesn't matter if it's upside down. It's kinda like having two art journals. Front to back and back to front, just a little rotation. For thick plywood, router a hanger in the back of it so it can be hung and just gesso and paint the edges just like the birch wood panels. Hot pressed watercolor paper is smooth and cold pressed is textured. Fabric of most kinds can be gessoed and used, I tend to love the deckled edge, looks cool framed with a larger frame and blank background. Make sure you get the unwaxed deli paper to use, the waxed typically is a lot harder to use. We always worry about archival, but if you really think of it, hundreds of years ago it was just fabric and wood also. Looking forward to the next video

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh my gosh, so many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@christineeggert1607]

Hi Pam. Loved your video. I have used foam core at times for a substrate, black or white. Thanks for this series!

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh Christine, foam core is a great idea! Thanks!

[@mariacheeyou3308]

Another great video. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks for watching Maria! Glad you found it inspirational.

[@patriciabroderick403]

great ideas...thank you

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks Patricia! Glad you found it helpful.

[@journaleclectique]

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks!