In this video, I demonstrate Part 4 of my handmade journal series, where I share various mixed media techniques. I show how to Gelli print onto gum strip, which can be used for binding additional pages or as a collage element. I also explore creative ways to use recycled tea bags in mixed media art, incorporating transfers and delicate painting techniques.
I demonstrate several processes including:
Working with tea bags to create vintage-style elements
Gelli printing techniques on gum strip
Adding transfers to delicate papers
Drawing and painting on tea bags
Creating layered compositions
Tips for storing decorated gum strip
As a mixed media artist from Inverness, Scotland, I love sharing these creative techniques to help you enhance your own journal projects. This video features detailed demonstrations of how to combine different materials and create cohesive compositions with a vintage feel.
Perfect for mixed media artists and journal makers who want to learn new techniques and expand their creative possibilities!
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