Today, walking by the city counsil I found a box filled with descarted sheets rolls of old blueprints. They were brownish, tho. I think they are acetate. Im not sure. I SNATCHED as many as I could carry and brought them home. I don't know what to do with them. I havent been able to go through them, as I was heading for class when I found them (luckily I live nearby so I made a quick pit stop). I'm trying to learn more about acetate sheets and see what I could do with them!!
That is such a find! I would have done the same thing. Do they feel like acetate (slippery and transparent)? I wonder if you could print on them using a laser or inkjet printer (it would depend on the finish of the acetate and surface). You could definitely die cut them into shapes, add them as layers in an art journal page or as part of a collage. I hope that you have a great time creating with them!
@@hopalongstudio, @hopalongstudio , shakers, stencils & windows... but my biggest use is for organizing & clean-up - they make great dividers between paper & mats when gluing or inking.
I watched this again and really enjoyed it. Question. How long does it take for the archival Ink to dry on the acetate? Does it dry quickly or should I let it dry overnight? I am wanting to work on a project and it’s the first time I’m working with acetate. I don’t have any stays on ink but I put that on my list for my next purchase. At the moment all I have is archival Ink and I know you said it’s oil-based, so I’m not sure how long it will take to dry.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this video! The drying time depends on your climate. I live in a super dry semi-arid climate, so things usually dry quite quickly. I'd say give the archival ink 10-15 minutes, then touch it gently and see if any of the ink transfers to your finger. It depends on a lot of things, how juicy your ink is, your climate and the humidity in the air. You'll need to test it, but the archival inks will work for this technique, so I hope that you get great results with it!
With acetate, it's hard to find a good glue that will completely be hidden when used with acetate. I tend to use Art Glitter glue because it does dry clear. But you can usually tell against the stark white of the paper where the glue was applied. I tend to try to add the glue to a place that has color on it, this will hide the adhesive better. But if you've colored on the back of the acetate, I would suggest using glue dots over wet glue to make sure that your beautiful creation doesn't smear. The other option is to add other elements on top of the acetate to hide the places that you need to glue. The other option (which I haven't tried myself) is using a spray adhesive. If you can find one that dries clear, this could be a good option because it will cover the entire surface and look uniform. Here's a couple of affiliate links to the products I've suggested above: Art Glitter Glue: amzn.to/4aMSUHu Glue Dots Clear Dry Adhesive: amzn.to/3xST5T3 I hope that helps!
Do you use acetate or mylar in your creative projects? I’d love to hear what your favorite technique is!
It's a shame not many people have seen this - this was incredibly informative and well done - keep up the good work ❤
Great idea for using acetate , thanks
Wow thank you SO MUCH for this video!!! I truly appreciate it!
You're welcome! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Today, walking by the city counsil I found a box filled with descarted sheets rolls of old blueprints. They were brownish, tho. I think they are acetate. Im not sure. I SNATCHED as many as I could carry and brought them home. I don't know what to do with them. I havent been able to go through them, as I was heading for class when I found them (luckily I live nearby so I made a quick pit stop).
I'm trying to learn more about acetate sheets and see what I could do with them!!
That is such a find! I would have done the same thing. Do they feel like acetate (slippery and transparent)? I wonder if you could print on them using a laser or inkjet printer (it would depend on the finish of the acetate and surface). You could definitely die cut them into shapes, add them as layers in an art journal page or as part of a collage. I hope that you have a great time creating with them!
YES, I'M A FAN OF ACETATE; GOOD VIDEO!
Thank you. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! How do you like to use acetate on your projects? I would love to know!
@@hopalongstudio, @hopalongstudio , shakers, stencils & windows... but my biggest use is for organizing & clean-up - they make great dividers between paper & mats when gluing or inking.
@@MercyCuenca Those are great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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I watched this again and really enjoyed it.
Question. How long does it take for the archival Ink to dry on the acetate? Does it dry quickly or should I let it dry overnight? I am wanting to work on a project and it’s the first time I’m working with acetate. I don’t have any stays on ink but I put that on my list for my next purchase. At the moment all I have is archival Ink and I know you said it’s oil-based, so I’m not sure how long it will take to dry.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this video! The drying time depends on your climate. I live in a super dry semi-arid climate, so things usually dry quite quickly. I'd say give the archival ink 10-15 minutes, then touch it gently and see if any of the ink transfers to your finger. It depends on a lot of things, how juicy your ink is, your climate and the humidity in the air. You'll need to test it, but the archival inks will work for this technique, so I hope that you get great results with it!
Thank you so much for answering my question. ♥️
Which one is the video for the printed acetates?
This is an art journal project that I mentioned using printed acetate ua-cam.com/video/T-B7vuscq5A/v-deo.htmlsi=stUv1jYe35Ij6GQL
My question is what glue is the best to use without making it foggy. Plz ASAP
With acetate, it's hard to find a good glue that will completely be hidden when used with acetate. I tend to use Art Glitter glue because it does dry clear. But you can usually tell against the stark white of the paper where the glue was applied. I tend to try to add the glue to a place that has color on it, this will hide the adhesive better. But if you've colored on the back of the acetate, I would suggest using glue dots over wet glue to make sure that your beautiful creation doesn't smear. The other option is to add other elements on top of the acetate to hide the places that you need to glue. The other option (which I haven't tried myself) is using a spray adhesive. If you can find one that dries clear, this could be a good option because it will cover the entire surface and look uniform.
Here's a couple of affiliate links to the products I've suggested above:
Art Glitter Glue: amzn.to/4aMSUHu
Glue Dots Clear Dry Adhesive: amzn.to/3xST5T3
I hope that helps!