Prescription
Tips #1
Matte-coated paper has a clay coat; it is different
from glossy. Matte-coated paper can be blended whereas glossy paper can not.
To add oil to watercolor pencils, spray tips lightly
with WD-40 as needed.
Oil Pencils are primarily used on wood and must be
sealed. If using on a decorative piece fast drying Tole spray is okay.
If it is a utilitarian item such as a tray, polyurethane finishes are
recommended.
Pearlescence ink (calligraphy ink) can be used on
fabric. It can also be uses to touch up silk flowers. It may also be used on a
mailbox, file cabinet, charms etc. but keep in mind you will get a
transparent image.
To pop popcorn inside glass ornament, place inside of
paper bag first. Pop one minute. About 20 kernels usually fill small
ornament.
When painting on dark fabric, use white paint first.
Let dry completely.
When you paint with color, you will get richer, truer
colors.
Place piece of fine grade sandpaper under
fabric when painting or stamping to help prevent fabric from moving or
sliding.
Fabric medium mixed with acrylic paint will stay soft
when dry. Acrylic alone dries hard on fabric.
Use freezer paper on fabric as a template. Cut design
in center of a piece of freezer paper. Place waxy side onto fabric and iron
to hold template in place. Paint over cut out design and lift up before
paint has completely dried. This will leave clean edges.
Gum turpentine
Copy item on copy machine with toner. Place
face down on fabric. Pour small amount of Gum turpentine into spoon and
gently spill and rub over area. Will transfer carbon onto fabric. (By using
a spoon you won’t have hard edges.) Test fabric first. Use sparingly.
Clean brayer off onto your envelope and it will give a
soft background. (see next prescription)
When stamping on the outside of envelopes, place a
piece of cardstock inside. This way you will have a flat surface unaffected
by the back flap.
To keep dye-based ink from staining stamp, first ink
with clear pigment ink. This won’t affect stamping but will protect the
rubber.
If you run out of embossing tinsel make your own by
mixing very fine glitter with coordinating color embossing powder. Shake
well before each use.
