To Dye For Backgrounds (Luma Dye on paper)
Date: Friday, August 27, 2004 6pm - 10pm
Instructor: Christine Adolph
Cost: $45
Luma Dyes are concentrated watercolors and they are a common paint used In the Textile Design industry. Although they are not fabric dyes Designers commonly refer to them as dyes because they have a dye base and their intensity and brilliance is similar to fabric dye. Unlike typical watercolor paint these concentrated watercolors have the ability to be "bleached" out.
In this class I will teach you how to "bleach-out" to create a faux Resist look, you will also learn to "ombre" a background. Other techniques that will be demonstrated are Krylon resist and wax resist. Information about the pros and cons of using concentrated watercolors vs. plain watercolors will also be covered. I will share some surprise techniques and tricks as well.
In this process oriented class a small portfolio of samples will be  created that you can integrate into future altered books/ journals, cards, and scrapbooks.
*We will work with bleach and wax so bring an apron or wear appropriate clothes.
Supply List :
Daler Rowney Luma Concentrated Watercolors (a selection of 3-5 Harmonizing colors)
Dr. Martin's Radiant Concentrated Watercolors work fine as well. Available at better art supply stores and on-line (link below) http://store.artcity.com/dar-601xxx.html
2-3 foam brushes (1 inch)
Ranger Cut n' Dry brush tips (If you can't find these bring some q-tips or some inexpensive NYLON brushes, nylon because the bleach will eat away at natural hair brushes) children's paint brushes will work great.
A few inexpensive 1 or 2 inch hardware store brushes (for bleach/wax) A small water bottle with a sports top (great for adding just the right amount of water to your paint)
2 small water containers
9x12 pad of cold pressed bristol or watercolor paper
A new household sponge (not the kind with the scrubby side)
Clear embossing stamp pad/ clear embossing powder
A small hairdryer or heat gun (if you want your backgrounds to dry quickly!)
If you have any questions about materials or the class itself, email me at info@christineadolph.com.
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