{"product_id":"4-mixed-media-distressing-techniques-video","title":"4 Mixed-Media Distressing Techniques Video","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZxZIEVJ68UM\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClick \"Full Description\" or scroll down to play video.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to give your mixed-media artwork a distressed finish? Here are 4 different techniques to add some age to those pages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin with a canvas that has been well sealed with gel medium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003e1. Stabilo Pencil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScribble along the edges and lightly fill the middle with some pigment from the pencil. Add some water with a paint brush and dab away the excess liquid with a paper towel. The dabbing works best with a straight up and down motion, rather than rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003e2. Distress Ink and Blending Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMask any area that you don't want to distress with scrap paper. Use a blending tool to apply ink in a circular motion to the edges of the page. If too much ink is applied, you can wipe away the excess with a damp paper towel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003e3. Spray Ink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpritz some spray ink to a paper towel and wipe down the section of the canvas. If you would like to lighten certain parts of the distressing, just wipe away the excess with a damp paper towel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003e4. Gesso Wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA gesso wash is a great way to bring out the wrinkles, creases, and textures of the page underneath. Apply a very thin layer of gesso to the page, then wipe away with a wet paper towel. This will allow the design beneath to show through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry mixing these combinations onto one mixed-media piece to create interesting effects!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic: \"Little Tomcat (Instrumental Version)\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eby Josh Woodward\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Free Music Archive\u003cbr\u003eCC by creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452538019991,"sku":"PROJ-1228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-1228__97963.1558411334.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793983","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/4-mixed-media-distressing-techniques-video","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}