Pinterest Love Part 2: Artsy Tutorials

By now it is no secret that I love pinterest.  I also love sharing the very cool things I find there...

Gelatin Prints from the extremely creative Karen at I am Rushmore

I cannot wait to try this!  Printing using a block of unflavored gelatin... Why have I never heard of this before?!?

(She also has a very cool post that shows how she uses the prints she makes.)

Batik (Using Elmer's Washable Gel Glue) from the super talented CarrieEllen at CarrieEllen ArtStudio

Ooooh the possibilities... Another one I can't wait to try!

Screen printing using Mod Podge

(details here)

How to transfer an image to fabric with gel medium

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How to transfer inkjet images to wood (without acetone)!

(details here)

You may have noticed that this post is "Part 2"...

If you missed Part 1, you can find it here.

I'd love to know your favorite pinterest finds - please feel free to share them in the comments.

(You can find me on pinterest here.)

Pinterest Love Part 1: "Recipes" for Artists

I love pinterest... There are so many fun and useful things to discover!  Today I would like to share some "recipes" for homemade art materials that I found while browsing:

(I haven't tried them yet, but they look great!)

Make your own watercolors!

(Details here.)

Homemade mod podge (matte & glossy versions)!

(Details here.)

Make your own chalkboard paint (in any color you choose)!

(Details here.)

Make alcohol inks using Rit powdered dye!

(Details here.)

Mix up a batch of paper mache clay!

(Details here.)

Whip up some air dry craft clay!

(Details here.)

If you haven't checked out pinterest yet, be sure to take a look. But beware... It's addictive!

(You can find me on pinterest here.)