Art is definitely not my thing. I have some memories from my childhood of my family playing Pictionary, I used to be refused by everyone, they didn’t want me in their team because I couldn’t draw even a stick figure. And you have to see my last try to hand letter, it was a disaster! My last attempt to do something ‘artsy’ was ladies’ paint night, it ended it up just as catastrophic, we were all laughing hard at how ridiculous my piece of art looks. But I love painting and drawing, I use it as a way to get out of my comfort zone.
When I found out that you can actually fake a beautiful watercolor background using markers and water, I was really curious and interested. When I tried it, I found it so easy for me, and it would be perfect for kids! And if you combine this technique with printable quotes, you’re going to have unique pieces of art to give some life to your environment, and you’ll be really amazed at how beautiful they look! And keep in mind that this method is extremely easy, but start with your favorite quote and some Crayola markers.
The technique is you’re going to color with the marker on a zip bag, then spray the bag with some water to help the color to run and blend. When flipping the bag over onto the printed quote, you’re going to end up with a beautiful watercolor-like background.
What a cool and easy technique! And nobody’s going to notice the difference between the real watercolor paintings and the marker-made ones. And you don’t even need any special painting supplies, training, or talent.
It’s really easy even children can do it without any assistance, it’s not only for children, but it’s also enjoyable for adults.
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Paper. You can use this procedure on an assortment of surfaces, but since I needed to join it with a printable statement, I used 8.5 x 11 paper. I attempted an assortment of papers so I could make sense of which one worked best:
- Cardstock: Plain white cardstock is anything but difficult to find and modest, settling on it a decent decision in case you’re doing this as an enjoyment venture with kids. Nonetheless, the water makes it clasp a considerable amount when it dries, so it won’t look extraordinary in case you’re intending to outline as well as show the completed task.
- Blended Media paper: This paper is more pleasant than cardstock on the grounds that it’s thicker and has some surface, which looks lovely. It clasps not exactly cardstock however it’s still difficult to get it totally level. In the event that you utilize this paper, take a stab at leaving it under substantial books for two or three days after it dries to flatten. NOTE: this paper is 9×12, so you’ll have to trim it before imprinting on it.
- Watercolor paper: This paper is very thick and has an extremely excellent surface, settling on it my top decision for this undertaking. It will clasp only somewhat from the water, however in the event that you leave page under substantial books for a day or two after it evaporates it will end sufficiently level to look decent on a clipboard or in an archive outline. It certainly gives the most expert looking outcome, and it’s what you find in the photos right now. But because it is so thick it will stick in certain printers. If your printer has a top feeder that permits the paper to experience the printer with a delicate curve, it will most likely work fine. Be that as it may if your printer pulls from the front and rolls the paper 180 degrees to return out the front, odds are this thick watercolor paper won’t work.
Printer. If you need to download one of my printable statements (or utilize another most loved one) for this venture, you’ll need a printer. I attempted this task using papers that had been printed with both an inkjet and a laser printer, and both worked fine and dandy! NOTE: I had the option to press the statements that I imprinted on my Inkjet printer, yet when I took a stab at pressing the statements imprinted on a laser printer they spread.
Markers. I used ordinary Crayola Markers. I haven’t tried different brands, in spite of the fact that I’m speculating they’d fill in also. I also haven’t had a go at using launderable markers.
Zip bag. I used a gallon zip pack for my plastic surface because everybody has those available, yet I’m speculating you could also use a plastic page defender. After each use, you can simply clean the plastic surface off with a paper towel and use it once more!
Spray bottle. Make sure your splash bottle is on the “fog” setting, and fill it with water.
Paper towels. These are useful for tidying up any overspray and for blotching abundance shading.
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