Fabulous. I'm a real texture junkie so this is right up my street! One of my favourite things to use is the leaflets from packs of medication tablets. They come already accordion folded. Without unfolding them, I punch them with 2 sizes of holes with my Crop-a-Dile and then unfold them. They tear really well along the perforated lines. I lay the piece flat on another piece of paper and spray ink to colour them, or use acrylic paint - often the printing will still show through which adds interest. You end up with the painted piece, and also the underneath piece which has been stencilled. Sometimes I use a tiny single strip of this, tearing along two adjacent lines of holes and it looks almost like seaweed. Another absolute favourite texture, which you can also use to stencil with as you colour it, is paper mesh used for packaging. This is brown paper with little slits cut in it, and when you pull it, it opens up and gives a gorgeous scrunchy bulky texture. I've also used this to press down onto the gel plate. It looks great with gilding wax rubbed on, or dry painting, etc. Most of my mixed media/collage pages feature these two materials - free and fabulous! Like you, I adore corrugated cardboard too. When you pull off the paper layer, bits are sometimes left stuck on it and these add fabulous texture. PS New subscriber! Your work is great.
These are great! I've used them all except the food items. I also use rolled paper tubes in place of sticks that way you can vary they're length and thickness easily. For cloth textures, I often use gauze pads or cheesecloth pieces in the background as well as crumpled papers. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more of this!
I think using cheap jewelry could be fun. Jewelry that is silver plated or copper. It is inexpensive and comes in so many different styles, shapes, and textures. Your video inspired me. I am new to mixed media painting. I am in my second quarter of painting in college. I don't draw well, but I think this style of art will be easier for me. I loved the video!!!
Hi and thank you from Australia:) Just watched your video on How to create TEXTURE and Top 12 ideas - you are so clever! I love your practical ideas with everyday items in and around the home. Can't wait to have a go myself.
Some great tips here, thankyou. I also use old nails/screws, a cheap fancy fan, the paper handle from a paper bag (you can unwind it and use for texture spread out), cheap jewellery, zips, etc from an opshop, raid the 1st aid kit for bandages etc, great for texture. Pretty much anything I pick up I look at with intent haha
Mixed media has been on my mind. Thanks for the inspiration and great ideas. I have a idea for fall tree leaves to be made out of crushed eggshells. Then painted with fall vibrant colors.
We are eating a lot of corn on the cob lately and I know the corn husks (the green part you peel off) get dry and brown and sorta paper-like if left outside to dry out. I think if they were cut into smaller pieces and laid flat to dry, they'd be a nice background. texture.
Just came across your video. It's fab. I love your wonderful pieces of art. I use staples as part of art. It helps to adhere things, obviously but I really like it showing, even if I don't need to staple anything together. 😁
Thank you. I am sure you also use the small silica packages in pills bottles ... they make great art stones of different sizes and totally free. I love those.
Hi! I love your works, my only doubt is to know what you put it after finishing to make all things be durable! How long can rice, corn, flowers... be durable! Thanks Susana Silva
Feathers, natural and silk leaves & flowers, wild grasses (pussy willows, reeds, papyrus, etc), shells, sand dollars, bark, pebbles, sea glass, palm frond parts, seeds, small pasta, keys, chains, dog tags, foam shapes and letters, gem shapes, resin pieces, charms, jewelry findings bubble wrap, and tin foil. Upcycles: Soda can tabs, bottle lids, paper beads, plant (yarn made from plastic bottles), yarn made from plastic bags, findings (buttons, zippers, snaps, etc) from old clothing, homemade shrinks dinks from recycled lunch plastic #6, etc.
Fabulous. I'm a real texture junkie so this is right up my street! One of my favourite things to use is the leaflets from packs of medication tablets. They come already accordion folded. Without unfolding them, I punch them with 2 sizes of holes with my Crop-a-Dile and then unfold them. They tear really well along the perforated lines. I lay the piece flat on another piece of paper and spray ink to colour them, or use acrylic paint - often the printing will still show through which adds interest. You end up with the painted piece, and also the underneath piece which has been stencilled. Sometimes I use a tiny single strip of this, tearing along two adjacent lines of holes and it looks almost like seaweed.
Another absolute favourite texture, which you can also use to stencil with as you colour it, is paper mesh used for packaging. This is brown paper with little slits cut in it, and when you pull it, it opens up and gives a gorgeous scrunchy bulky texture. I've also used this to press down onto the gel plate. It looks great with gilding wax rubbed on, or dry painting, etc.
Most of my mixed media/collage pages feature these two materials - free and fabulous!
Like you, I adore corrugated cardboard too. When you pull off the paper layer, bits are sometimes left stuck on it and these add fabulous texture.
PS New subscriber! Your work is great.
What fun. So many things can be used that we never imagined. Now I'm looking at everything unused as an embellishment. Thanks for sharing.
These are great! I've used them all except the food items. I also use rolled paper tubes in place of sticks that way you can vary they're length and thickness easily. For cloth textures, I often use gauze pads or cheesecloth pieces in the background as well as crumpled papers. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more of this!
Thank you! Yes, I've used rolled paper and cheese cloth as well. They're easy to use and create very nice texture!
Thanks for
sharing your lovely creation, you are terrific, Very creative
Thank goodness you are back ! :) I needed your lovely voice, & gentle instructions using low cost materials. Super inspiring!
Yes, I'm back 😊 Thank you so much for your comment, it's also inspiring to know that I'm still remembered here!
I think using cheap jewelry could be fun. Jewelry that is silver plated or copper. It is inexpensive and comes in so many different styles, shapes, and textures. Your video inspired me. I am new to mixed media painting. I am in my second quarter of painting in college. I don't draw well, but I think this style of art will be easier for me. I loved the video!!!
Amazon sells bulk charms, chains, clockworks, keys, etc.
This is full of great ideas. And I love the way your makes turned out. Thank you for this informative tutorial!🥰🌻
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing! 😀
I just found this craft. Your tips are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
This is just awesome I don't know why I haven't found you before
So glad I found u! I'm going to venture into mixed media , its so much more interesting and your tutorial is easy to follow !
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Loved all your different ideas for getting texture in your art.
Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful
Wonderful intro to useable materials! Having stumbled onto mixed media art I am binge watching and this is definitely very helpful. ❤️
This was really useful,thanks
You are an underrated great channel
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Hi and thank you from Australia:) Just watched your video on How to create TEXTURE and Top 12 ideas - you are so clever! I love your practical ideas with everyday items in and around the home. Can't wait to have a go myself.
Its lovely. Thanx for sharing this..love from India. 🥰
Thanks for the videos. Love the i can use things I have already
Some great tips here, thankyou. I also use old nails/screws, a cheap fancy fan, the paper handle from a paper bag (you can unwind it and use for texture spread out), cheap jewellery, zips, etc from an opshop, raid the 1st aid kit for bandages etc, great for texture. Pretty much anything I pick up I look at with intent haha
Beautiful ❤️
Hello from Oz, just discovered your channel and wanted to thank you for your very delightful texture tutorial, loved it Hugs Sandra
Awesome ideas and beautiful art🥰🥰👌👌
Thank you! 😊💕
Another great one thank you
Very nice tutorial, great ideas!
I'm in love 😍 I learned sooo much thank you for sharing your knowledge, can't wait to try it myself
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Very cool...very cool!....thanks for the tips, I really appreciate those.....😻
Love your work ❤️
Thank you for an inspirational lesson! I have really enjoyed all your mixed media ideas, and am trying to apply them in my work too!
Mixed media has been on my mind. Thanks for the inspiration and great ideas. I have a idea for fall tree leaves to be made out of crushed eggshells. Then painted with fall vibrant colors.
Thanks for all the neat tips! I don't have alot of embellishments and this is most helpful! Love your work!
Thank you! Happy crafting! 💕
you have covered them all.... amazing... great help ...❤
Really cool and intresting thanks for sharing . Will definitely try this in my future art video. Thankyou❤️
Thanks, I like the explaination. There is a lot of Information in a short time and awsome examples. Well done. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that you liked it! 😊❤
Thank you! Great ideas.
Glad you like them!
Amazing i enjoy every minute of your video💕 fully watched! Stay in touch
*Beautiful* amazing
Increíble adorable tutorial
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Muchas gracias! 💞
Kiitos vinkeistä pitkästä aikaa.. 🌸
so beautiful！
I love this so much you gave me some great ideas thank you so much 💕
Enjoyed thank you...
I just found you on UA-cam! Your work is gorgeous 😍 an I love your tutorials
Thank you very much! 💕💕💕
Kiitos vinkeistä, riisiä ja maissia en olekaan käyttänyt 😊
Vary nice.....from Italy
Thank you so much
This is very inspiring.
We are eating a lot of corn on the cob lately and I know the corn husks (the green part you peel off) get dry and brown and sorta paper-like if left outside to dry out. I think if they were cut into smaller pieces and laid flat to dry, they'd be a nice background. texture.
Just came across your video. It's fab. I love your wonderful pieces of art. I use staples as part of art. It helps to adhere things, obviously but I really like it showing, even if I don't need to staple anything together. 😁
Thank you so much! Nice to hear that I'm not the only one who loves to use staples! :)
I just subscribed, bless your 💓
Thankyou sa ideas
Thank you. I am sure you also use the small silica packages in pills bottles ... they make great art stones of different sizes and totally free. I love those.
You mean the silica packages that are used to reduce moisture? I've actually never used them but that's a wonderful idea! Thanks! 😊👍
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Спасибо! :)
Hi!
I love your works, my only doubt is to know what you put it after finishing to make all things be durable!
How long can rice, corn, flowers... be durable!
Thanks
Susana Silva
Bautiful
Hi looking like how you explain your art .
Any ideas were yo get old trimmings and gems?
Feathers, natural and silk leaves
& flowers, wild grasses (pussy willows, reeds, papyrus, etc), shells, sand dollars, bark, pebbles, sea glass, palm frond parts, seeds, small pasta, keys, chains, dog tags, foam shapes and letters, gem shapes, resin pieces, charms, jewelry findings bubble wrap, and tin foil.
Upcycles:
Soda can tabs, bottle lids, paper beads, plant (yarn made from plastic bottles), yarn made from plastic bags, findings (buttons, zippers, snaps, etc) from old clothing, homemade shrinks dinks from recycled lunch plastic #6, etc.
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Plz make a full tutorial of this artwork..
Where are you from? I love your accent.
Thanks! I'm from Finland.
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Can u please enumerate the materials needed. I can't clearly hear your voice because of your accent, sorry and thank you
i did not like it much.. i hv created a better one than this one