I really thought that stash of dyed papers would last a long time, but supplies are getting low, so last night I began another batch, and in so doing I’ve streamlined the process a bit.
It’s the same ‘lasagna‘ of paper and ink/dye, but instead of leaving it to marinade for ages, once it had a good soaking (1-2 hrs I guess) I spread the bits out on some more ‘scrap paper’. I used a super-cheap watercolor pad – v low quality and rubbish for painting on – but nice and absorbant, so just the job for this! Given a good squash (I stood on it, then danced about a bit) the colors soak through to the watercolor pad the bonus of more dyed paper than I’d bargained for + far quicker drying time. Result!
They’re drying right now – will show you the pics tomorrow. Meanwhile I’m planning another batch in different colors. I’m torn between blues, greens and purples next… What d’you reckon, folks? 🙂
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Do you add water? What kind of ink do you use? I’ve done this using India Ink and the colors are so beautiful and vivid… It just took a ton of ink.
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Yep, there’s a fair bit of water. I use a plant spray/mister thing to get the colors flowing more. This time round I used brusho inks. (The come as powder to mix w water. Really vivid colors that go a long way, and fabtastical colors!!) They’re also kiddy-friendly so small peeps can join in the fun/mess/chaos too 😉
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Fabtastical may be my new favorite adjective! I’ll have to try those inks – my kiddo would loooove to join in on something like that. And my vote is definitely purple.
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well, I’m a green fan, but ‘twould be a tad christmassy with the reds. So purple (not a blue fan I’m not).
; )
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Ooh yeh – I was hedging towards purpley shades, so that’s decided!
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While they are still wet – squirt areas with metallic spray and give them a shake! Can’t wait to see the next collection.
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hey yeh!! LOVE this idea!! That’s def on the cards for tonight’s playing!!!
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Hee hee. Wish we could get together and play. I bet we’d have fun!
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This is the next best thing! And yes – it would be super fun 🙂
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i think I’ll have to try this – especially the dancing bit! =D
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Purple, yes – dancing, yes – a friend gave me a button that says – “Fuck Art Let’s Dance”…
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Well, my favorite color is teal.. cobalt teal to be exact. How about that with some purple or fuschia???
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ooh that sounds yummy!
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