Happy New Year WOYWWers!
I think I showed you my Shiva Paintstiks last time but so far all I have done is admire them, from afar, so to speak. Anyway, time to at least open the pack and try the colours! Look ...
I don't think you can see the lovely iridescent effect, can you? OK, you'll just have to trust me when I say it is very nice! Some handy hints recommend that you use a sharp blade to remove the outer coating (which stops them from drying out) but I found it came off quite easily when I just started pressing on the paper.
I then used those stencil brushes to get the muted effect around the edges.
I then used those stencil brushes to get the muted effect around the edges.
(Miscellaneous stuff still hanging around ... travelling watercolours which got a workout over the Christmas break, (I'll show you later), along with new stamps (top right) and some acrylics used the other day. Yes, I should put them all away ... right now.)
I'll see you soon, on a desk near you, compliments of Julia at the Stamping Ground.
NOTE: I meant to tell you that the Shiva Paintstiks are known as Markal Paintstiks in the UK.
NOTE: I meant to tell you that the Shiva Paintstiks are known as Markal Paintstiks in the UK.
Oh now that reminds me - I think I have some paintsticks somewhere!! Have a crafty 2014. x Jo
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you need to give yourself some time and sit down and really get to know your new product and maybe next week you could share a lovely make and a run down on the technique you used as I have never seen or heard of these
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW today and enjoy the rest of your week
Hugs Ria #6
those look very promising!!! Keep us posted :)
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Jana #49
I bought some more acrylic paints today too..love your supplies
ReplyDeleteWe're too busy to put stuff away right? Lets just enjoy playing! Happy New Year #39
ReplyDeletenot heard of the paintstiks, I'll have to keep a look out for them, Donna #99
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these before but they look beautiful colours. Can't wait to see what you create with them.
ReplyDeletehugs Lisax #17
Those paint sticks sound wonderful! Your desk looks very inviting too.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Tertia #50
Hey, busy you - and what fun those paintsticks look. Enjoy trying them out.
ReplyDeleteMargaret #45
Hello again Ros. Thanks for visiting - unfortunately, the view on my computer desk top isn't just outside my window - wish it was.... No, it's about 20 miles from here - so easily reachable. We pack a picnic, and go sit gaze at the view - Hubby can't walk these days, so just gazing does the trick for him.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Margaret #45