Aqua Painter Question

[maslex]

I first used the aqua painters at a workshop a couple months ago and they seemed to work perfectly. And just tonight I used my friends (mine STILL hasn't come ) and they seemed TOO watery. Is there a certain amount of water to use? When I used them the first time, we squeezed the lid of the ink pad to get that little pool of ink and it seemed to color great. I did the same tonight and I just couldn't get it to work right. I then tried it with the watercolor pencils and still a no go. What's the deal? I hope someone can figure it out.

Thanks Pam

[kendra]

I notice that too after I have squeezed the barrel for more water. I just use a paper towel and keep drying it off. Sometimes I pinch it between my fingers to get the excess water off. Eventually it will become dry enough that all the excess water won't make your project too watered down. HTH

[amylou]

I've found using a paper towel after I squeeze the water into the brush gets just enough of the excess water off. I just barely go over the paper towel with the brush. Hope this helps!! Good luck.