September 2016
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
13h 35m
English
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STAMPING
From carving your own stamps to stamping with acrylic paint, natural objects, sponges, and more—stamping is a popular and fun addition to mixed media art projects. Use stamping techniques extensively to create interest and variety in your backgrounds. In addition to paper, try stamping an assortment of surfaces for different effects.
STAMPING WITH ACRYLIC PAINT
When it comes to stamping, you can use readily available purchased rubber stamps or a variety of man-made found objects. We especially like the effect of a variety of tape spools, coffee cup sleeves, wine corks, and bubble wrap—objects you might use for this technique are limited ...