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Brayer and Glossy paper - Can anyone explain the 'why'?
I'm going to do a brayer techniques class in a couple weeks. I have lots of ideas - spectrum background, retro, etc. Many of these techniques use glossy paper. Does anyone know why? I'm sure I'll be asked about it at the class, so I'd like to be prepared.
-Tracy
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Because the ink doesn't soak into the paper as fast? That would be my guess, cause with polished stone, spectrum etc you want the colors to move around a bit.
Well, I've used the technique on both glossy and US white and the Glossy looks SO much better because it's shiny. So for me, it's the shiny part that I love. Also, when you use the regular cardstock, it does soak in a lot and looks much less bright - more muted, and depending on your colors, can look a tad muddy.
Just my opinion - use the Glossy for maximum "Wow!"
I was thinking that it had something to do with how the paper absorbs (or doesn't absorb) the ink. Thanks for the explainations!
-Tracy
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I tried the retro technique a few weeks ago on regular paper and it looked . . . . well not good. Then I found one last piece of gloss and WOW! what a difference. It looks so good on glossy, anything brayed is going to and I think it's the whole absortion thing others have said. I would even recommend have a sample of both, something brayerd on regular cardstock and the same thing brayered on glossy so your customers can see the difference. It made me put a pack of glossy on my next order!
Like everyone else's suggestions, it's because the ink doesn't dry on the paper as quickly because it is glossy, so you have more time to work the colors with the brayer, getting the better results. I would maybe just take a 1/4 sheet of US white and brayer it to show them the difference - that it doesn't achieve the desired results because it is a more porous paper and the ink dries much faster.
I tried the retro technique a few weeks ago on regular paper and it looked . . . . well not good. Then I found one last piece of gloss and WOW! what a difference. It looks so good on glossy, anything brayed is going to and I think it's the whole absortion thing others have said. I would even recommend have a sample of both, something brayerd on regular cardstock and the same thing brayered on glossy so your customers can see the difference. It made me put a pack of glossy on my next order!
__________________ Uh Oh...may have to change my scs name Mom to Alex (11), Zack (7) and Sam (1 1/2) I *heart* a kid with autism. Wanna stamp with the coolest gals in WI? Check out the 4th Annual Mad-City Madness Gathering.
When you are using the glossy paper with a brayer.I have never done this that's why I'm asking.Does the brayer slide much on the glossy paper.How can I be sure it won't come out all messy on me.
I'm waiting for my order to come in next week.I bought some glossy paper to try out.My concern is and I don't want to keep making mistakes when I do this so I'm asking now.
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I just finished a Glossy Cardstock & Brayer class. My students/customers *L-O-V-E-D* it. They'd never used Glossy OR a brayer before. I gave them a handout (50 things you can do with a brayer) and then also wrote up a quick cheat sheet on the techniques we did that day.
The glossy cardstock and brayer combination works because of what everyone else has said--because the ink doesn't dry so quickly that it is instantly absorbed into the cardstock... it's nice because when you try the brayer with it, you'll see you have time to roll the ink around and get the coverage you like with it. Cut up a sheet of glossy cardstock into quarters and just work with that size. You'll be an experienced pro in no time.
Let me know if you need any assistance. I'm not saying I'm a stampin' goddess, but I just did this and might be able to help.
I love the idea of the handout on the fifty ways to use the brayer....can you copy and forward it to me? If so, I'll email you with my email addy. Thanks!! Btw, I tried to brayer on glossy the other day, and I really messed it up, so it would help me out alot too, if I knew what to do! :?
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Here's the document... I did not write this and don't know who did--it just came along somewhere in my travels.
remember to start out with a quarter sheet of cardstock--trying to do bigger than that takes a lot of effort, especially when you're new to the technique.
Thank you so much for the brayer info!! I think my problem was that I stamped the first image with classic ink, so it didn't resist when I brayered over it. At least that is what the info told me!
__________________ Lisa Tedder
Kernersville, NC
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When brayering on glossy, the trick for me was to KEEP GOING! Like with a wheel, start off of the paper and roll all the way across, off of the paper, going back & forth quickly, travelling from one side of the paper to the other (since the brayer isn't as wide as the CS). If you see lines develop, just keep rolling!!
Brayer and Glossy paper - Can anyone explain the 'why'?
Mom to Alex (11), Zack (7) and Sam (1 1/2)
