TLC114 Mulberry Batik

[lacyquilter]

TLC114 - Mulberry Batik

Hi everyone. Beth asked me to fill in as hostess this week, because she was out of town for the weekend. This week we are going to do mulberry batik. I hope y’all have mulberry paper, because this is a fun technique. There is a great tutorial here.

Please note, on my sample, I did not use watercolor crayons as shown in the tutorial. I used ink refills to add color and then smooshed them around with a sponge brush. I actually made my mulberry paper quite wet. Just be sure to handle it gently.

Please upload your cards to the special gallery set aside for mulberry batik. Be sure to include TLC114 in the keywords. I look forward to seeing all your creations. Have fun playing.

My sample: happy butterfly




**Another note: For those of you who don't have mulberry paper, Chaper suggested a coffee filter. Excellent substitute. I'm in the midst of making a card with that. I will upload as soon as I'm finished. (Edited to add sample) OK, here it is: joy

[golly]

I was just thinking about Mulberry paper the other day..Maybe I should try this. Thanks Melody.

[Twinshappy]

Thanks for filling in Melody. Is Mulberry batik just mulberry paper?

[lacyquilter]

Originally Posted by Twinshappy

Thanks for filling in Melody. Is Mulberry batik just mulberry paper?

You do batik on mulberry paper. Check out the tutorial listed in OP.

[Twinshappy]

Originally Posted by lacyquilter

You do batik on mulberry paper. Check out the tutorial listed in OP.

My computer wigged out, I see it now. Thanks...

[toknighton]

very cool...I think this technique (or a similar one) is featured in the May Stampin' Success (if only I could find it...) This looks fun Melody, thanks for filling in!

[smallpigpig]

good stuff!

[rainy]

Thanks for filling in Melody and enabling our addiction to continue uninterupted!! hehe

Just took a look at the tutorial for this technique. It looks fabulous. Will definitely give it a try in the morning!

[myboys]

Thank you for posting!!
Cant wait to try

[etsdas]

This looks lovely. I wish I could play tomorrow, but we are moving our home (on wheels) from the hot southwest to cooler areas on Colorado so I will have to do some catching up at the end of the week.

[hskelly]

What can we use if we don't have water color crayons or reinkers? Would color wash work?

[Runamok]

that looks beautiful! I have no mulberry paper, but I'm going to try and work something out!!

[Angela R.]

i have ZERO mulberry paper, so i'll be cheering eveyone on!! thanks, melody!

[MichelleWilliams]

Will dryer sheets work?

[lacyquilter]

I tried dryer sheets and you really can't get enough embossing powder to stick to it. I also tried tissue paper. You can do batik on tissue paper, but you can't iron it. (It's too flimsy to peel off the scrap paper.) So you can't get rid of the glossy embossing. Although maybe it would be less glossy if you turn it over to the back.

Someone suggested a swiffer sheet. That might work.

If you don't have refills or watercolor crayons, you can sponge the color on, or use markers and then spread it with water.

[Ally]

It's a really beautiful card, I'm another with no mulberry paper, but I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

[StampOwl]

hmmm it's been a long time since I have played with mulberry batik so it will be fun to get that mulberry paper and my spray bottles and have a play - tomorrow!

[jfm813]

I have Mulberry paper but no embossing stuff yet. So I will enjoy everyone else's creativity!

[Vicky Gould]

Sounds very interesting, Melody. Never did it; nor have I head of it. Always good to learn something new.

[chaper]

Would coffee filters work? I remember seeing something done with them that has the same light airy effect.

[tackertwosome]

This will be something new for me, I'm excited about this challenge. Here I thought I'd be early this morning, nope! You guys must never sleep! lol

[Clownmom]

I just got some watercolor crayons -- yippee! I'll definitely try this when I get home from work. I don't think I want to attempt it 'in a hurry' before work! Thanks, Melody, for stepping in for Beth.

[stampkat]

Originally Posted by hskelly

What can we use if we don't have water color crayons or reinkers? Would color wash work?

I think if you dampen a sponge or sponge brush then pick up ink from your ink pad it will work nicely! Your colors just may be a bit more subtle than if you use reinkers.

[bensarmom]

Cool idea, can't wait to do this again.

[debils]

This sound like fun, can't wait to try it! Thank you Melody for coming up with such a great challenge. I have never even heard of this technique but it sounds interesting.

[JWill795]

Cool technique! I don't have any mulberry paper or embossing stuff, so I'll just be a stalker looking at everyone's work!

[stampertammy]

Oooh, I've been wanting to try this! Too much detail to try before I leave for work. It'll have to wait until tonight! (Guess I'd better check and make sure I have mulberry paper, too!) Thanks for posting for Beth, Melody!

[DawnL]

fun Melody! thanks for stepping in

[markie's mom]

Hi Ladies! Wow! Nothing like dragging out the ironing board and ironing paper at 5:45 AM!!! LOL!

I really love using these colors!
Here's today's submission:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...43668?cat=8921

[lacyquilter]

Originally Posted by chaper

Would coffee filters work? I remember seeing something done with them that has the same light airy effect.

Haven't tried that, but I'm thinking that's a great substitute. Go for it.

[Wendybell]

Who thinks these techniques up??? "I think I'll try ironing some embossing powder on some mulberry paper today!" I'm just not that clever. I may have to give this a try (hope I can squeeze it in later!).

Thanks for sharing this!

[Doodlepie99]

I just saw this on an awesome blog just the other day. I will have to try it. Although I will have to drag the Iron out of hiding for it~LOL

[Jeanne S]

I have to do some hunting.....I'm pretty sure I have some someplace.

[lazylizard]

This looks like fun, hope I get to try it this evening when I get home from work.

[Cammie]

No mulberry paper here...oh well...either i will make a good substitute or just check out what ya'll come up with!!!

[kellyjg]

This WILL be a challenge for me. I am a bit intimidated by all the steps. One step at a time, right? Here I go. Thanks for the idea, Melody! Love your card! And thanks Erica for such a fantastic tutorial!

[pammyrn]

wowza, now this looks like a fun card.

[sherristampsalot]

Thanks for fillin in, Melody! Cool challenge...I've been wanting to do this for a while!

[janarah]

This is my first try at this technique. I really like it. Thanks!

Mulberry Christmas

[raduse]

Awesome challenge Melody. I've been wanting to try this and just haven't gotten around to it. Thanks for filling in.