Hey there artsy people!
A great way to get rid of “blank page” syndrome is to add a background just to break up the white space. An easy way to do this is to use printed tissue, but holy smokes… have you seen the price of that stuff? In this video lesson, I’m going to show you simple ways to create your own custom and unique printed tissue by using random stencils, acrylic paint, a stamp pad and a variety of paper.
Below you’ll find photos of the prints I created, a list of what I used in the video and an HD video.
Variety of Translucent Paper:
- rice paper
- gift bag tissue
- deli paper
- bleeding art tissue
- tracing paper
Paints and Mediums:
- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Metallic Silver – DMFA48
- Translucent White – DMFA40
- Paynes Gray – DMFA20
- Transparent Red Iron Oxide – DMFA41
- Interference Turquoise – DMFA104
- DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
- Traditions Artist Acrylics – Carbon Black – DAT42
- Americana Decou-Page Napkin Medium – DS126
Stencils
Andy Skinner Mixed Media Stencils:
- Shedded – Andy08
- Burning Rubber – Andy01
- Old Film – Andy04
- Day of the Dead – Andy102
- Made to Measure – Andy103
- Industrial Elements – Andy107
Americana Mixed Media Stencils:
- Dandelion – ASMM21
- Aztec Pattern – ASMM19
Americana Decor Stencil:
- French Living – ADS05
Americana Classic Stencils:
- Finch – AS12
- Kaleidoscope – AS103
- Royal Tiles – TS07
Brushes:
- Royal Brush Soft-Grip – #8 Bristle Bright – SG1425
- Royal Brush Aqualon – 1″ Glaze Wash – 2700
- Royal Brush Clear Choice Stencil
- 3/8″ Domed – 1113
- 3/8″, 5/8″ & 1/2″ Short – 1112
- small and medium filbert – 1114
- 3/8″, 5/16″ & 1/2″ Standard – 1111
Miscellaneous:
- DecoArt Texture Tools – DAS175-K
- StazOn Solvent Ink Pad – Jet Black
- Cosmetic Foam Wedge
General Supplies
- Royal Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Royal Essentials Palette Paper – RD358
- Royal Palette/Trowel Knives (LG2/LJG3)
- Baby Wipes/Kitchen Wipes
- Paper Towels
What did you think?
Have you ever used printed tissue in your artwork? let me know in the comments below.
I’ve done this with stamps, but only on gift tissue. I need to try paint and other papers. I loved the video which I watched yesterday. Can’t wait for the others you promised.
Hi Stella, so happy you loved the video!
Good timing, the next video which is going live today is making your own printed tissue using cling stamps.
I love deli paper, it’s translucent enough but stronger than tissue. If you try the technique, I’d love to see some pictures!
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