Inspiring! I can play with my overwhelming art supplies of stuff I had no idea what to do with them!! Ordered wax for finishing. Great gifts for my family of readers the old fashion way with real books. Thx 💕🥰
Gorgeous colors. I may have to add some Rosa Gallery to my stash. They're amazing 😊 Great little art projects! The black 🖤 line on the reds ♥ is a great combo. Priceless tip on the wax sealers. I have been considering sealing my watercolor postcards. Now I know exactly what I need. Blessings from across the pond 🌎 🙏🏽
I am SO enjoying this series! (Is two considered a series?) Anyway I'd love to see more-maybe birds? Until my wax comes in, I thought these would make a great spread in an art journal. Just divide the page up with masking tape. I was thinking maybe choose 2 or 3 colors to have them all coordinate, just all done with a bit different mix of colors and line work. Maybe a set of the seasons, and now I foresee some sets of flowers. I'm always looking for simple things to do in my journal, and I think this idea is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!
You are adorable and I love the way you explain everything. I’ve never watercolor painted before and after watching some of your vids I am now inspired! Thank you!
My experience: Using Dorland's Wax I also used my fingers. It is really a challenge to remove the wax from your hands. Caution: Use rubber gloves and apply with a rolled-up paper towel or small brush dedicated to the wax. A very thin coat works best. (Soap does NOT remove this from your hands.) Great product! Great results!
Newbie here. These are wonderful and I can't wait to try. I intended to make bookmarks as I learn wc so I bought some of those sleeves. I need to use them, and I don't like the idea of waxing as I have issues with movement of my arms/hands. What is your objection to the sleeves, please and thanks for sharing these
I love your watercolor techniques bookmark .I want to make bookmarks possibly for a living .Can I use you as an inspiration and your techniques?To get started?
Hullo Liz, I do enjoy watching your videos and seeing your bookmark videos are especially fun! I love using Dorlands wax for postcards! I am hesitant about using it on my bookmark as I have had one melt onto a book page and so it rather ruined my book. I am happy to report that it was not a first edition or like that! Yes I read my books they are not just for collecting! So I have decided that I am only going to use silk bookmarks with my more expensive books! I live at the top of the Sacramento valley and we get high temperatures in the 100 & teens in the summer! That’s how my bookmark melted. So now I use a UV spray to protect them for use in my general book collections. You know Harry Potter & Percy Jackson, etc.
gosh, I have never had Dorlands melt, even leaving painting in a hot car. Yes a uv spray or a coat of mat gel medium is another alternative. Yikes, that’s hot!
@@LizChadertonArt yes, it did not help that the car was shut up and was in the sun too. I simply did not think about the book in the back seat and sitting in sunlight too! I have nobody to blame but me.
I live in the US deep South. THANKS for your insightful comment. The heat is not as intense as yours but i appreciate your warning. I'll heed it. Happy creating ❤
Hi Liz. I think you’re lovely! The idea of making bookmarks is ideal as I want to learn and develop my skills in watercolour without spending a fortune on paper. Just wondering could I use acrylic inks instead of the markers (although I think I might be buying the ohuhu ones as they look gorgeous!) Very many thanks. By the way do you do any face to face workshops?
flowers or leaves, then narrowed to illustrations and I might have narrowed to black and white too. I’ve already put them on the community tab of this channel, so they are there for you 😊
After watching your first video on bookmarks I made a several . It is addicting! But when I put on the cold wax it remains sticky . Even after buffing. Any tips about that?
I’m sorry, but I have never experienced that. I would only expect wax based media like some pencils or oil pastels to move. you could use an acrylic spray varnish, followed by wax but you shouldn’t have to
Que es esa crema que les pones al terminar? No se tu idioma y no entiendo lo que es ,no he visto nunca en otros trabajos ,que le pongan esa crema . Madrid . España .❤
Dorland's Wax medium... if you want it to be archival. If you look for products with like ingredients where you are, I'm sure it would work too. Hope this helps❤
It is a cold wax medium which contains beeswax and Damar resin. You might be able to substitute a clear furniture wax, as long as it won’t go yellow or crack
@@LizChadertonArtI make bookmarks and used Dorlands wax in the beginning, but I found some people don't like the feel of it. And I certainly didn't like the strain on my arm lol. So I looked for an alternative and discovered Crafter's Companion (that's an Aladdin's Cave all by itself!), and their spray varnishes - I chose the clear pearlescent/light glitter, and really like the subtle 'sparkle' it gives to the bookmarks. The only downside for me, is having to make sure I cover everything with a sheet, before I begin. And having to leave them to dry before turning them over, to spray the other side. Oh and it's the only time I ever don a mask! I love your bookmarks, and I think I'm going to be investing in the round corner punch.
@@rowenaoverton4568 The only thing I would expect to smear might be pencil (some are wax based) or oil pastels. So I do not know why. You could spray with acrlic varnish to seal then wax, but you shouldn’t need to.
@@LizChadertonArt the paint was by A Gallo with lots of green. When I used Daniel smith paints they didn’t come off. Must be something in their paints perhaps. Thanks for your help.
Oh Lordy, I can feel another obsession coming on…..❤
Yup. Add some stamps or stencils to the back and my family will never see me again. 😆
I know I have so many now. I’ve sold a few and the rest are going to my lovely book group!
my stencil habit was getting out of hand….
Don’t you just hate it when that happens? It always seems to signal another Amazon haul.
@@LizChadertonArt I feel your pain, I have an oversized binder crammed full of stencils 😌
Inspiring! I can play with my overwhelming art supplies of stuff I had no idea what to do with them!! Ordered wax for finishing. Great gifts for my family of readers the old fashion way with real books. Thx 💕🥰
Have fun!
little works of art, I love them. Thanks
they are very relaxing to do
Very skilled but unpretentious.. charming delivery and great tips. Love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful! Great idea. Keep them coming.
More to come!
So much fun! Love it! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
At the moment I just paint my 'excess' paint on to the facing page of my sketchbook but I can see this is a much better idea.
it’s a fun way of using it up
Gorgeous colors. I may have to add some Rosa Gallery to my stash. They're amazing 😊 Great little art projects! The black 🖤 line on the reds ♥ is a great combo. Priceless tip on the wax sealers. I have been considering sealing my watercolor postcards. Now I know exactly what I need. Blessings from across the pond 🌎 🙏🏽
I’m enjoying the Rosa and they are very affordable. I’ve filmed a review which I just need to edit!
I am SO enjoying this series! (Is two considered a series?) Anyway I'd love to see more-maybe birds?
Until my wax comes in, I thought these would make a great spread in an art journal. Just divide the page up with masking tape. I was thinking maybe choose 2 or 3 colors to have them all coordinate, just all done with a bit different mix of colors and line work. Maybe a set of the seasons, and now I foresee some sets of flowers. I'm always looking for simple things to do in my journal, and I think this idea is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!
a mini series….. might do another 😊 That’s a great idea in your journal
Thank you! This is brilliant for me as a beginner!! 😀😀
yes!
You are adorable and I love the way you explain everything. I’ve never watercolor painted before and after watching some of your vids I am now inspired! Thank you!
ooh! if one person is inspired to try watercolours, I’ve done my job!
Lovely!
hope you give them a go….
Oh my goodness, you’re so lovely to learn from, thank you!
thank you so much!
Love these Liz perfect for a beginner like myself! 😁
Glad you like them!
Very nice! Love your line work.
Thank you very much!
My experience: Using Dorland's Wax I also used my fingers. It is really a challenge to remove the wax from your hands. Caution: Use rubber gloves and apply with a rolled-up paper towel or small brush dedicated to the wax. A very thin coat works best. (Soap does NOT remove this from your hands.) Great product! Great results!
definitely need soap to get it off your hands!
Lovely ideas! Thank you.🥰
You are so welcome!
Gorgeous!!! So simple, but so effective. Beautiful linework Liz 🇦🇺🦘
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow Thanks for your demonstration, especially wax protection method!
You are so welcome!
Lovely floral bookmarks. Thank you Liz 😊
Glad you like them!
One word......BRILLIANT 😊 can I say another?.... BEAUTIFUL 😀
Thank you so much!
Absolutely BRILLIANT! Thank You Liz❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
These are stunning. Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Newbie here. These are wonderful and I can't wait to try. I intended to make bookmarks as I learn wc so I bought some of those sleeves. I need to use them, and I don't like the idea of waxing as I have issues with movement of my arms/hands. What is your objection to the sleeves, please and thanks for sharing these
Sleeves sound like a good idea for you. it’s just a personal thing that I don’t like the way they look…
Thanks!
thank you so much!
I love your watercolor techniques bookmark .I want to make bookmarks possibly for a living .Can I use you as an inspiration and your techniques?To get started?
Go for it! And good luck
Hullo Liz, I do enjoy watching your videos and seeing your bookmark videos are especially fun! I love using Dorlands wax for postcards! I am hesitant about using it on my bookmark as I have had one melt onto a book page and so it rather ruined my book. I am happy to report that it was not a first edition or like that! Yes I read my books they are not just for collecting! So I have decided that I am only going to use silk bookmarks with my more expensive books! I live at the top of the Sacramento valley and we get high temperatures in the 100 & teens in the summer! That’s how my bookmark melted. So now I use a UV spray to protect them for use in my general book collections. You know Harry Potter & Percy Jackson, etc.
gosh, I have never had Dorlands melt, even leaving painting in a hot car. Yes a uv spray or a coat of mat gel medium is another alternative. Yikes, that’s hot!
@@LizChadertonArt yes, it did not help that the car was shut up and was in the sun too. I simply did not think about the book in the back seat and sitting in sunlight too! I have nobody to blame but me.
@@mjpete27 ….and that’s why we don’t leave kids or dogs in the car. Wow, it must have been hot!
I live in the US deep South. THANKS for your insightful comment. The heat is not as intense as yours but i appreciate your warning. I'll heed it. Happy creating ❤
Hi aunty liz it’s me Alexander
hello Alexander! Do you like painting?
Ye
Love my nephews,too.❤Nice comment
Hi Liz. I think you’re lovely! The idea of making bookmarks is ideal as I want to learn and develop my skills in watercolour without spending a fortune on paper. Just wondering could I use acrylic inks instead of the markers (although I think I might be buying the ohuhu ones as they look gorgeous!) Very many thanks. By the way do you do any face to face workshops?
yes you can use acrylic ink! and yes, workshop details here: lizchaderton.co.uk/workshops/
What key words did you use on Pixabay? I haven’t been able to find the ones you showed in the tutorial.
flowers or leaves, then narrowed to illustrations and I might have narrowed to black and white too. I’ve already put them on the community tab of this channel, so they are there for you 😊
Silly question… Does the Paul Rubens sparkly paper lose its sparkle after you add the wax at the end BTW, beautiful bookmarks!
not silly at all! The sparkle isn’t visible through the paint, but you can see it on the back through the wax
After watching your first video on bookmarks I made a several . It is addicting! But when I put on the cold wax it remains sticky . Even after buffing. Any tips about that?
I’m sorry, but I have never experienced that. I would only expect wax based media like some pencils or oil pastels to move. you could use an acrylic spray varnish, followed by wax but you shouldn’t have to
Que es esa crema que les pones al terminar? No se tu idioma y no entiendo lo que es ,no he visto nunca en otros trabajos ,que le pongan esa crema . Madrid . España .❤
Dorland's Wax medium... if you want it to be archival. If you look for products with like ingredients where you are, I'm sure it would work too. Hope this helps❤
It is a cold wax medium which contains beeswax and Damar resin. You might be able to substitute a clear furniture wax, as long as it won’t go yellow or crack
Another wonderful inspiration to make bookmarks! Thanks!
@@LizChadertonArtI make bookmarks and used Dorlands wax in the beginning, but I found some people don't like the feel of it. And I certainly didn't like the strain on my arm lol. So I looked for an alternative and discovered Crafter's Companion (that's an Aladdin's Cave all by itself!), and their spray varnishes - I chose the clear pearlescent/light glitter, and really like the subtle 'sparkle' it gives to the bookmarks. The only downside for me, is having to make sure I cover everything with a sheet, before I begin. And having to leave them to dry before turning them over, to spray the other side. Oh and it's the only time I ever don a mask! I love your bookmarks, and I think I'm going to be investing in the round corner punch.
@@melaniebaynes2730 ooh, that sounds an interesting alternative! I will take a look
Hello, I have used the wax but it takes off some of the watercolour when it is applied? Have you any suggestions please. Thanks
I have never experienced that. watercolour should not be soluble in wax. was it Dorlands?
@@LizChadertonArt No it as the Annie Sloan one.
@@LizChadertonArt It was Annie Sloan wax
@@rowenaoverton4568 The only thing I would expect to smear might be pencil (some are wax based) or oil pastels. So I do not know why. You could spray with acrlic varnish to seal then wax, but you shouldn’t need to.
@@LizChadertonArt the paint was by A Gallo with lots of green. When I used Daniel smith paints they didn’t come off.
Must be something in their paints perhaps. Thanks for your help.