These two backgrounds are made using watercolors (first step),
covered with Elmer's clear school glue (second step), and table
salt (third step). The first one had MUCH salt and so it has a real
texture. The second one was lightly sprinkled. Both have sparkles
from the salt. I learned this technique from my friend Shannon Tate.
Edit: These were done on heavy card stock. I think using watercolor paper may be best. I have yet to try that.
Thank you for this technique, Faye. Do you know if the salt is detrimental over time or is it encased in the glue and quite inert?
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
terrific textural effects, x
ReplyDeleteBoth real pretty. Love the lilies in your header too, Faye.
ReplyDeleteColeen
Het zijn mooi achtergronden geworden met fijne zachte kleuren leuke techniek lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteBeautiful results. I love trying new techniques, but it seems like my love of pretty design paper wins out a majority of time. Ha! Hugs to you.
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