Perfect Pearls -- HELP !!

[Targiebird]

This may have been discussed in an earlier thread, but as I'm new to this wonderful site, I haven't seen it.

Anyone have some hints, tricks, info... on how to use Perfect Pearls. I recently bought numerous shades and brushed, dabbers, etc.. but can't get a result that I like.

Thinks for any directions you can share !

I love this site and all the great tips y'all give !

[jkincolorado]

I LOVE my perfect pearls! I usually color an image (with watercolors or inkpad) and then use my aquapainter to make it shimmery. I like to just take the PP from the lid, then it's not so gloppy. My favorite one to use is the white one -- it will make anything shimmer.

Good luck and have fun!

[Lisa S]

http://www.rangerink.com/tips_ppearls

[Targiebird]

Thanks for the help -
Jennifer - what is an aquapainter ? Do you mix the PP with water and use a brush ? Thanks again for your help !
Terry

[tamiw3p]

If you go to the resources above they have a few pearl ex techniques.

good luck

tami

[GarnetJ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Targiebird

Thanks for the help -
Jennifer - what is an aquapainter ? Do you mix the PP with water and use a brush ? Thanks again for your help !
Terry

Aquapainter is a brush with a hollow plastic handle. you fill the handle with water. Then you dip the wet brush into a little of whatever color, ink, or pearls you are painting with.
You can buy an aquapainter from your SU demonstrator or at some local shops.

[eliotstamps]

I used a regular (and super cheap) paint brush, dipped in a little water and then in perfect pearls to brush the shimmer over images. I have also rubbed them into freshly embossed images with a cotton swab, but that can be messy! You might just try experimenting with q-tips, paint brushes or whatever else you have on hand to get a feel for working with them.