i was wondering how i go about putting things such as bits of paper, pictures, glass, etc. on canvases that i plan to paint. also, if there is already paint on a canvas, how do i add things then? wont most things just fall out of the paint…. it wont be strong enough?
any help is appreciated
In addition to "iamnotlex…" You might want to try the gloss or matte medium on the front of the magazine picture or any picture printed on paper. Brush on a coat and let it dry. Add a second coat and let it dry. After it has dried, soak the whole thing in water until the paper is saturated. Place face down (but not on paper, it sticks) and begin gently rubbing the back with your fingers. the paper will start to ball up and eventually you will have removed all the paper but the image will have stayed on the medium. This you can then adhere to the canvas. with more medium. For heavier and three dimensional objects, try using a heavy gesso or I believe there is a product called sculpting medium. It is very thick and will adhere well to the canvas.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I don’t know about glass but there is a product called Rollplex which is an adhesive that can be used alone or mixed with paint.
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:03 am
For paper and pictures you could try something called matte or gloss medium. I use it when I make altered paintings. It is like a glue except it dries clear (matte) or has a shine to it (glossy). It’s actually very useful as it works as glue as well. You would put the medium on the back of the paper and set it wherever you want it. Then apply another coat over the paper so it lays flat and is even.
References :
http://www.dickblick.com/zz006/28g/
March 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am
In addition to "iamnotlex…" You might want to try the gloss or matte medium on the front of the magazine picture or any picture printed on paper. Brush on a coat and let it dry. Add a second coat and let it dry. After it has dried, soak the whole thing in water until the paper is saturated. Place face down (but not on paper, it sticks) and begin gently rubbing the back with your fingers. the paper will start to ball up and eventually you will have removed all the paper but the image will have stayed on the medium. This you can then adhere to the canvas. with more medium. For heavier and three dimensional objects, try using a heavy gesso or I believe there is a product called sculpting medium. It is very thick and will adhere well to the canvas.
References :
March 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
use acrylics
Golden Gel mediums and Moulding Pastes allow you to change your paints texture. Just add one of the textured gels to your colour! You can also easily change the working properties by mixing different particle sizes with colour. The Pumice Gel and Light Moulding Paste work great.
see link
References :
http://www.goldenpaints.com