Mists & Masks Workshop 2012

Basics for Class

Using books mini albums and/or techniques journal Dividing book up into sections - option Glue pages together using Mod Podge When using Gesso, Mod Podge and texture paste clean masks carefully and dry When using mists on masks please spray with water and blot dry Mists for class we have provided these to go the distance today so please use them as we suggest Please clean up after each technique lots of paper towel Instructions for today note pads Cover dont decide on cover until you have done all your techniques today. We have provided good quality canvas so you have this as an option See Cassies sample

Differences
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Dylusions Ink Spray

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Dylusions Ink Spray

Water based colours Concentrated colour React with Water Only available in 12 colours (to date) Used mainly to create mixed media backgrounds

Dylusions Ink Spray

Drippage Using Water

Stamping

Masking

Ghosting Technique

Dylusions Ink Spray

Masking, Drippage & Ghosting
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Watercoloured Paper Three (3) colours (red, blue and green) Spray all colours randomly over page Blot with paper towel Choose two (2) masks and repeat same spray pattern Blot again with paper towel Spray top of page with water and stand paper up to create drippage effect 8. Blot again with paper towel to dry 9. Option: Finish with background stamps in black

Gesso Masking

Gesso Masking

Gesso Masking

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Gesso Masking
Remove mask

Paint over the mask with Gesso

Choose a mask & position on page Paint over the mask with Gesso Remove mask Please wash and dry mask immediately 4. Use heat gun Use heat gun to dry page to dry page Spray with Mister Hueys to colour

Please wash and dry mask immediately

Spray with Mister Hueys to colour

5.

Calico Background

Calico Background
1. Strip calico by tearing to give worn edge effect 2. Use Mod Podge to stick to page (Landscape) overlapping each strip slightly 3. Spray each strip of calico with a different colour using Mister Hueys to create a rainbow effect

4. Dry with heat gun

5. Choose a mask of your liking 6. Repeat Gesso masking technique

7.

Dry with heat gun

8. To finish off dry brush Gesso across some strips

Multi-medium Multi-medium Background

Background

Multi-medium Background
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This technique is to show you the different coverage you get with different textures and mediums with both spray brands. Choose a double page Apply random pieces of cardstock, calico, manila tag, water colour paper, masking tape to create a collage affect (overlap pieces) and cover whole of both pages Choose a Mister Hueys colour and spray first page You may need to blot dry but is should hold fast and only need to be dried with heat gun Ensure you cover your first page with a piece of paper towel so it is not affected by overspray Choose a Dylusions Ink Spray colour and spray second page Blot dry with paper towel Dry both pages with heat gun

Resist Papers
Courtesy Pink Paislee Blog

Resist Papers
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2. 3. 4. 5.

This is not going in your book we have provided.

Choose a Dylusions Ink Spray and a mask of your choice remembering this will be a layout background for you to complete at home Starting at the top right hand corner lay your mask down and spray generously to cover mask Move your mask to another area of the page and spray lightly this will give shading to your background Do this as many times you like but you do not want to cover the whole page

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7. 8.

Blot with paper towel

Choose an area that was sprayed generously and mask appears clearly Spray this area generously with water

9.

Blot with paper towel

10. This gives a better shading by diluting the background and creates layers of colour

11. Leave to dry

Texture Paste Samples

Texture Paste Samples

Texture Paste
1. 2. 3. 4. Choose a double page Choose a mask and place it on your first page Using texture cover your mask using a palette knife or credit card not too thick Remove mask carefully

5.
6. 7. 9.

Please wash mask immediately and dry

Dry page with heat gun (not too close) Spray page with Mister Hueys (colours of your choice) On second page prepare your background by spraying with Mister Hueys

8. Blot dry with paper towel

10. Blot dry with paper towel
11. Choose a mask and repeat texture paste technique

12. Please wash mask immediately and dry

13. Dry with heat gun 14. Colour with distress inks of your choice using foam applicator tool

Masking with Mod Podge

Masking with Mod Podge

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose a mask Cover with Mod Podge and remove mask Please clean mask immediately & dry Dry with heat gun Spray with Mister Hueys Blot with paper towel to give two-tone effect

Colouring Embellishments

Tags and Trims

Colouring Embellishments
We have provided many different embellishments in your kits today:
Tags Flowers Flocked transparency Crochet pieces Trims

You can also spray paper and create backgrounds to then punch out and use as embellishments on pages - Natalies Sample Page

Making Masks

Patterned Paper Challenge

Pattern Paper Challenge!!

Using techniques learned change your piece of lovely patterned paper provided in your kit

Drippage Creates

Drippage Creates..
1. Use a piece of cardstock to fit your book page 2. Choose 3 colours of Mister Hueys 3. Spray first colour generously in one spurt to form flower head 4. Stand paper up and let drip to create stem 5. Repeat this with remaining colours to finish with 3 flowers across your page 6. You may wish to finish your flower by doodling or choose a stamp and finish with buttons in centre

Postive & Negative

Postive/Negative
1. Choose a mask or make your own mask 2. Spray with Mister Hueys 3. Remove mask and flip over onto a plain page to use the remainder of the spray that has formed on your mask this will give you the positive image (be it imperfect) 4. Please clean mask immediately & dry

White Mister Hueys

White Mister Hueys

This is an opaque spray and works effectively on dark colours

Sponge Technique

Sponge Technique
1. 2. 3. 4. Choose a mask Spray sponge applicator with Mister Hueys Lightly rub sponge over mask Repeat this with different colours as an option 5. Please clean mask immediately & dry

Washi Tape

Courtesy of: Ribbons, Glitter & Glue Blogspot

Inspiration

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