This journal spread was produced within an old book - I really like the idea of using real old family photographs on real vintage substrates with real vintage embellishments.
However, old paper is commonly very fragile and it is frequently challenging focus on since it easily absorbs water, paints and then any other media. This is exactly why I usually have to prime it making it safe to operate on.
Here comes gesso to my aid.
How do you use it exactly?
We call gesso a primer meaning it's used to produce a smooth, non-soaking surface on the top of which you'll add any medium your heart desires. You are able to put it on on any type of surface - canvas, wood, paper, metal, chipoards, fabric, plastic - literally anything!
Additionally, it works fantastic when applied through stencils - you can include some interesting textures and patterns for your art. Gesso is really user's friendly - it dries rapidly (great for impatient people much like me ) ), it's non-toxic and archival safe.
If you want to learn more, you'll find some good info as well as find out about some really fantastic effects you are able to achieve with white-colored, black and obvious gesso. )To produce a fascinating project, just gesso isn't enough - you have to give a pinch of color. )
I really hope my Art Recipe I present today, inspires you to definitely experiment!
This journal spread is a mix of layers of old paper, lace, buttons and Mechanicals .
The colour develops from a homemade tea stain - simply a few tea bags left in serious trouble after which sprayed around the pages through certainly one of my "Elementals" stencils . It's my personal favorite method to create a fascinating searching golden brown color. Another colors originate from Primary Ingredients Pigments combined with water in spray bottles.
Possess a great creative weekend!