Tips for Using Masquepen
I use Masquepen exclusively to mask-out text in my altered books. I use it to cover the words or phrases, and after it dries, I am able to do art work over the page without worrying about obscuring the text. […]
How to Make an Image Transfer
That’s the beauty of making an image transfer is that it creates a transparent image for your art. This transfer method also works well with contact paper, cold laminate. and clear packing tape. […]
How to Make a String Background
I used some gessoed paper for this example, but you can use other types of paper as well. Try laying the string down in different directions and patterns. […]
How to Make a String Stamp
The sketch paper shown above was decorated using a stamp I made from string. The left side of the picture shows how I painted the sketch paper first and then stamped over it. This is a very fun technique. Creating the string stamp pattern can be very relaxing, in a zen sort of way. And no two are ever alike. […]
How to Make Colorful Wrinkled Paper
This wrinkled paper technique is so fun and easy to do, and it can turn out beautifully. Try it with different types of paper and paints for a unique look. […]
How to Create Salt Patterned Paper
The secret to using salt to make designs on your paper is to make sure the surface of the paper is really wet before tossing on the salt. The cool thing about this technique is you can never be sure exactly what will happen! […]