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Just received my glimmer mists. Loved the idea after taking a class at a recent Stamp/Scrap show here. You can spray paper first and then, after it is dried, stamp and color. Or you stamp first in waterproof ink and then spray. I have oversprayed previously stamped images that aren't done with permanent inks and it takes a light hand or they bleed. The class I took used the resist techniques and oversprayed the final card and that worked well. Basically it is a water-based spray. You can layer sprayed colors as well (purple and gold for instance) and it adds to the depth. I will look to see what you experience and what tips you have for me!
No, I didn't use watercolor paper. It, of course, is a great idea. I was just using the cardstock/envelopes I buy as a pack at Michael's when on sale, by Value Pack. If it curls a bit, I put it in the phone book and it flattens out. I use that after layering with paste, etc. to press and flatten. I go back the next day and am often surprised how much nicer the cards look than I thought when I finished them. I do want to check the web site for misting ideas that was just posted.
Check the Web Site: mytatteredangels.com. The price is better than here locally even with the shipping. They are the manufacturers and are located in Loveland, CO. Michael's doesn't carry it but one local boutique store does.
The mytatteredangels.com website also sells an inexpensive instructional DVD that has lots of good technique demos. They also sell stencils that you can spray over to make designs. I just got 2 bottles and played a little the other night.
I definitely need to know someone called Queen of Inkland!! There are so many choices and so many brands and it all gets a little confusing at times.
Thanks for mentioning the DVD as it is probably most worthwhile to master the technique. My opinion is that the mist is probably just pearl-ex in water and as long as water, paper and inks are hanldled appropriately, it should all work but I want lots of creative ideas on how to use it.
I love the stuff, and generally just spritz my project down with it (or one particular layer before assembly). I've also started playing with masking areas off first, as shown on this "believe" card. It's a wonderful product, but it's really tough to capture the real beauty in a photo.
I love the stuff, and generally just spritz my project down with it (or one particular layer before assembly). I've also started playing with masking areas off first, as shown on this "believe" card. It's a wonderful product, but it's really tough to capture the real beauty in a photo.
Tah Dah!
Your card is fab, I love the way you highlighted the scripture verse. Perfect!
I have several bottles of Glimmer Mists. I do like them for some things & then I like the Perfect Pearls/Hairspray combo for others.
Glimmer Mists
I usually pour mine in to a little Fine Mist sprayer I bought at Michaels- 3 in pack- as I like the fine mist sprayed on a finished card. The Glimmer Mists sprayers are not fine and I usually end up with bigger drops.
BRAYER- I love the spray my GM and the brayer it to get a nice even coat. This is really great for backgrounds and such.
I also just spray and few different colors and then let it dry. It turns out very pretty.
The paper will warp for a bit .I use my heat gun to speed the drying & flatten it out. If you let it air dry it does take alot longer but it will dry and go back to almost flat.
Perfect Pearls/Hairspray combo
I really like using this for a perfect all-over even coverage. It is not as wet as there is no water in it. Less warping. I just mixed & use my empty SU spray cleaner bottle for it.
Perfect Pearls/Hairspray combo
I really like using this for a perfect all-over even coverage. It is not as wet as there is no water in it. Less warping. I just mixed & use my empty SU spray cleaner bottle for it.
I don't know this technique, how do you do the perfect pearls/hairspray?
Also, I think I was in the same class as Judy and I thought it was really easy to use once I got the hang of it. I agree, it can be a little splotchy but I thought that looked good with the projects.
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Perfect Pearls/Hairspray combo
I really like using this for a perfect all-over even coverage. It is not as wet as there is no water in it. Less warping. I just mixed & use my empty SU spray cleaner bottle for it.
Hello,
I love Glimmer Mists but have found it hard to get all of the colors I want. Plus, they come in huge bottles that I probably won't use. That's why I was thrilled when I stumbled across this project on Tim Holtz's blog. He makes his own version with reinkers I already have and Perfect Pearls in those small Mini Misters. I made a bunch of them and they work great. I want to post the link but can't yet because this is my first post. You can find it on Tim Holtz's site under his February blog.
Enjoy! JIL
I didn't have time this weekend for glimmer mist. I was working on the mini 6x6 accordian album that someone posted last week, or maybe it was the week before. I'm almost done with it and am lovin the way it looks!
I took a Glimmer Mist Class--Lots of Important Info
This is a late response, but will help anyone searching in the future. I just took a class, and we started with plain white cardstock. Once you're done misting, you won't even know it was white to start with, unless you flip it over. The key is to start misting off to the side, and proceed across your intended surface. We used a piece of scrap paper, but I see that Tattered Angels actually sells a Misting Mat. For example, if you are right handed, you want to start misting on the Misting Mat and then quickly move your hand/misting across your work paper from right to left. Also, they told us not to shake the bottles to mix them. You should only swirl the bottles gently and not to be concerned if there is still powder on the bottom of the bottle. Shaking the bottles causes bubbles and it will give you blobs on your work surface. Some people don't like that look, but I think it looks ok. Your Misting Mat will be pooled with liquid, but my instructor recommended using scrap pieces of paper for punching or shipping tags to soak up the pooling and user later, rather than just blotting it with a paper towel and tossing it away. Your work paper could be soaking wet when you are done. That is ok. You can use a heat gun/embossing gun to dry it quickly. You can then use the glimmer screens to mist over your base color. You can also stamp images over the misted background. I found that using a lighter base color and using a brown tone with the screens give a great vintage feel. Misting bright color ribbons with browns tones them down and again a great vintage feel. I attached a picture of the layout I did in the class I took. Hope this helps!!!:-D
Thank you so much for your lengthy response. It was exactly what I needed. I have forgotten some of those important ways to use it properly (like swirling the liquid) and I have enough that I need to get to using it! I thought it was a great idea and would be a lot of fun. Now my interest is renewed since I can get away from the blobs unless I really want them.
I had gotten several responses but none as helpful! Judy
Suggestions on how to use it? Should I just spray it on or would it be better to use cotton balls or q-tips? Would it work on tin too?
Thanks,
Ginger
I haven't been on in a long time and you may have enough information by now. However. You can use it on chrome coat paper, wad up some saran wrap and pounce it for a different look. Makes a good background. Judy
Your welcome, Judy! I'll have to try the Saran Wrap idea.
By the way, I read my prior post, and I meant to say that if you are right handed, spray from left to right (not right to left), although whatever works for you is best. I was at Archiver's yesterday, and they just started carrying it, although they only have a limited "test" line currently. I sent an email to their corporate office asking for the full line of colors, and they responded with a thank you for the input, so it's nice to know they are listening. I saw at Archiver's that they have bleached paper flowers that you can mist with the Glimmer Mist and make your own color. Very cool. I'm sure chipboard would look nice too; guess I'll have to try it!!
Hi again, just thought of something else the instructor told me. As of right now, the Glimmer Mist is not permanent on fabric if you plan to wash it. She said they made it that way because of the chance of getting it on your clothes while working. Now, people want to use it on fabric too, so maybe they will work on that and come out with a different line of colors for fabrics. How cool would that be?
This is a late response, but will help anyone searching in the future. I just took a class, and we started with plain white cardstock. Once you're done misting, you won't even know it was white to start with, unless you flip it over. The key is to start misting off to the side, and proceed across your intended surface. We used a piece of scrap paper, but I see that Tattered Angels actually sells a Misting Mat. For example, if you are right handed, you want to start misting on the Misting Mat and then quickly move your hand/misting across your work paper from right to left. Also, they told us not to shake the bottles to mix them. You should only swirl the bottles gently and not to be concerned if there is still powder on the bottom of the bottle. Shaking the bottles causes bubbles and it will give you blobs on your work surface. Some people don't like that look, but I think it looks ok. Your Misting Mat will be pooled with liquid, but my instructor recommended using scrap pieces of paper for punching or shipping tags to soak up the pooling and user later, rather than just blotting it with a paper towel and tossing it away. Your work paper could be soaking wet when you are done. That is ok. You can use a heat gun/embossing gun to dry it quickly. You can then use the glimmer screens to mist over your base color. You can also stamp images over the misted background. I found that using a lighter base color and using a brown tone with the screens give a great vintage feel. Misting bright color ribbons with browns tones them down and again a great vintage feel. I attached a picture of the layout I did in the class I took. Hope this helps!!!:-D
I don't see this mentioned above. In a class I took we sprayed the glimmer mist and then ran a brayer over it to kind of smooth it out. Takes away all the splatters and gives a nice, even coverage using less mist.
I use a box to contain "over-spray" when using glimmer mists, and I line the bottom of the box with a sheet of water color paper. Each time I spray a project, the water color paper gets a different color applied to it. I've used the resulting product for other projects, like the cover of this hand-stitched book.
Debra
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Hello,
I love Glimmer Mists but have found it hard to get all of the colors I want. Plus, they come in huge bottles that I probably won't use. That's why I was thrilled when I stumbled across this project on Tim Holtz's blog. He makes his own version with reinkers I already have and Perfect Pearls in those small Mini Misters. I made a bunch of them and they work great. I want to post the link but can't yet because this is my first post. You can find it on Tim Holtz's site under his February blog.
Enjoy! JIL
Are you having trouble finding the colors, or is it just the cost that's holding you back? I had a bottle of Glimmer Mist in my stash for several months before I used it, and once I did I never looked back. I now have over 26 bottles and wouldn't trade them for anything. I run out quickly, too. Once you learn how to use them (I spray white Primas to make them whatever color I want) on projects and stuff like that, you will go through a bottle pretty quickly. It's addictive stuff!
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