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You are all such enablers! I ordered every one of Ken Olivers bottles x2 and from Dick Blick all the brushos that were available. Both orders have already shipped! I cant wait to play with these. Do you all use regular cardstock for these two mediums?
Look at post #8 - my class doc lists the kinds of papers. I use water color paper, Bristol, and canva-paper. If you only put a few grains and a light mist of water, you could use cardstock but as you know, cardstock paper is not the best when you're using a lot of water.
Pink success - I tried to make a pink powder using the white powder and the results were less than satisfactory. The white has a chalky look and the colors were off. The solution "for me" was to use literally 1-2 grains of the color crystals with a lot of water. How many crystals depends on the size of the crystals - the bigger the crystal the more color you will have. I mixed it first and then painted it on. I was also able to do direct-to-paper but the results were not always as predictable as pre-mixing. Some of the reds are really more a coral color. I like Color Burst Aliz. Red and Brusho Rose red as they are actually a pink.
I'm still working on a a magenta/fuchsia color. So far all I have are variations of purple:?
I have both Bister (made in the Netherlands) and Brusho (made in England) - love the muted colours of the Bister and the vibrant colours of the Brusho. Here's a card where I used both blue Bister and Blue Brusho on the same card:
I like the way the Brushos come in little plastic pots that you poke a hole in so I transferred my Bisters to similar pots. Using them like a salt shaker keeps the powder under control and lets you limit how much you get on the paper.
I have several more examples in my gallery, as do calex and hobbydujour. Depending on whether you use a coated cs (which is what I like best for it) or a watercolour paper, you get really different results.
It's my new favourite mixed media product to play with!
__________________ Susan
My SCS gallery is here should you care to look! Or please visit my blog, Cardmaker's Garret.
Do you all use regular cardstock for these two mediums?
I wouldn't use regular cs as I use a lot of water with mine. Watercolour paper is good but the mediums soak into it more and gives a more even coating of colour. I prefer a coated cs (not glossy cs, just slightly coated like the specialty Bister cs - it has a slight sheen and is water resistant) as that is how I saw the European stampers using it - the mediums and water float on top and give wonderful effects - it's best to let it air dry naturally for the effects. If you dry it with your heat gun, it pushes the wet colour around too much. Here's a couple of other examples from my gallery:
I like the way the Brushos come in little plastic pots that you poke a hole in so I transferred my Bisters to similar pots. Using them like a salt shaker keeps the powder under control and lets you limit how much you get on the paper. QUOTE]
I've moved all my Brusho and Blisters to shaker jars. I tried the punch the hole in the Brusho jar and if they tip over they can spill out the crystals.
Dini also has a great solution by switching over to the squeeze jars like the Color Bursts come in. I wish I had thought of this before switching to the shaker jars. Maybe I'll make a change in the future but for now I'm loving having all the Brusho & Bisters. I have one of the Color Bursts but I need to check on their other colors to see if they are a duplicate of the Brushos. Like you I love this medium.
I'm not sure I get why the color burst are being compared to a dry watercolour product. From what I could tell, Ken Oliver's sprays are no different from Dylusions or other mists. Why are they anymore like dry watercolour than any other mist?
I'm not sure I get why the color burst are being compared to a dry watercolour product. From what I could tell, Ken Oliver's sprays are no different from Dylusions or other mists. Why are they anymore like dry watercolour than any other mist?
Pink success - I tried to make a pink powder using the white powder and the results were less than satisfactory. The white has a chalky look and the colors were off. The solution "for me" was to use literally 1-2 grains of the color crystals with a lot of water. How many crystals depends on the size of the crystals - the bigger the crystal the more color you will have. I mixed it first and then painted it on. I was also able to do direct-to-paper but the results were not always as predictable as pre-mixing. Some of the reds are really more a coral color. I like Color Burst Aliz. Red and Brusho Rose red as they are actually a pink.
I'm still working on a a magenta/fuchsia color. So far all I have are variations of purple:?
HTH
You did it! The pinks are perfect. I really like the is Azalea Crimson pink. Love your card, so pretty.
I wouldn't use regular cs as I use a lot of water with mine. Watercolour paper is good but the mediums soak into it more and gives a more even coating of colour. I prefer a coated cs (not glossy cs, just slightly coated like the specialty Bister cs - it has a slight sheen and is water resistant) as that is how I saw the European stampers using it - the mediums and water float on top and give wonderful effects - it's best to let it air dry naturally for the effects. If you dry it with your heat gun, it pushes the wet colour around too much. Here's a couple of other examples from my gallery:
Beautiful work Susan. Your album is packed with such gorgeous cards. I do like the results after drying with the heat gun. The results appear to be a little lighter.
I'm not sure I get why the color burst are being compared to a dry watercolour product. From what I could tell, Ken Oliver's sprays are no different from Dylusions or other mists. Why are they anymore like dry watercolour than any other mist?
Yep - the sprays you're seeing are being custom-mixed - and a little of the powder goes a long way in a spray bottle... no settling either. I made up a bottle of brown-ish spray to satisfy my need for more neutral colors. Pretty fun stuff!
Hi all, I think most of the info has been posted on using Bister and Brusho. Hermine Koster https://herminesplace.wordpress.com/ is blog you really should check out, her work is amazing
Like Susan these are my favorite mediums to use at the moment, as you will see if you check out my gallery. The only additional comments I'd like to make are
Think about is Masking
Here are a few masking techniques to preserve white space for stamping.
You can also add it to the embossing pastes to add colour.
Finally I am also a fan of using it on coated card, I love the way it runs over the surface rather than sink in. It seems as though coated it's not easy to get. Susan and I are fortunate to have a paper distributors near by which sells it.
For those that live in Canada check out Spicers (web address below), they have an open to the public section and sell off cuts, you might come out with more card stock than you expected. Pacesetter - Spicers Canada
I really like the one listed below, which is one of their thicker coated cards.
Pacesetter silk 130# cover
Yupo sounds interesting, still trying to understand waterprooff paper for watercolours. Let us know how it goes. I almost ordered some from Dick Blick.
I love the Bisters- I bought mine at I Brake for Stamps. I am in a Yahoo group (Enjoy Michael Strong) and the European ladies told us about them.... I had fun and made a card I would love to share- applying the Bister thru a stencil- loved the way it turned out : 'Bister'ed thru a Stencil by mcschmidty - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
I will have to check out the brusho- if it comes in brighter colors- that would be great for summery cards : )
Update: I ordered my ColorBursts on 3/23, and they arrived yesterday, 3/25. I only paid for standard shipping. Absolutely fast order picking and shipping from Doodlebug. So glad to have heard of them here.
Yupo sounds interesting, still trying to understand waterprooff paper for watercolours. Let us know how it goes. I almost ordered some from Dick Blick.
Yupo is, to my mind, more of a plastic than a paper! I have seen it used with great results with alcohol inks. Personally I never bought any because you cannot heat emboss on it -- literally the plastic/paper melts and shrivels up when the heat gun is applied.
I am addicted. I bought Bister, Brusho and Color Burst. I keep them (Brushos and Bister) in a plastic container like tupperware and inside a ziplock lg bag. I have high humidity also but I like your idea Dina. If only I could do that without winding up like klh54 with it all over my floor! (gray rug) I have been looking for online classes using these products. Any interest Dina ?
I am addicted. I bought Bister, Brusho and Color Burst. I keep them (Brushos and Bister) in a plastic container like tupperware and inside a ziplock lg bag. I have high humidity also but I like your idea Dina. If only I could do that without winding up like klh54 with it all over my floor! (gray rug) I have been looking for online classes using these products. Any interest Dina ?
For some good Brusho classes, here's a link to the first of four YouTube videos on Brusho by Eileen Goodwin:
I have been looking for online classes using these products. Any interest Dina ?
Oh, there's interest, but no time! We have a few ministry and family trips to take over the next few months and then a potential move cross-country this summer... maybe when life settles down. There are so many applications with these, and I haven't even started into mixed media yet!
You can find Bister videos at Stampinback - they aren't in English but you can tell what she is doing just by watching.
I bought the Brusho Secrets e-book and I enjoyed it but it is more for water color artists so I'm not recommending it even though I liked it. If you Google Joanne Boon Thomas you will find more videos and a lot of tips.
Pinterest has a lot of information on Brusho & Bister and if you search Ken Oliver Color Burst powders you a few hits.
The bottom line is that these are water colors that happen to be in powders so you should be able to use them the same as any other watercolor when it comes to techniques. I would imagine that if we were to pulverize other dry water colors they would act close to the same as these.
You can find Bister videos at Stampinback - they aren't in English but you can tell what she is doing just by watching.
I bought the Brusho Secrets e-book and I enjoyed it but it is more for water color artists so I'm not recommending it even though I liked it. If you Google Joanne Boon Thomas you will find more videos and a lot of tips.
Pinterest has a lot of information on Brusho & Bister and if you search Ken Oliver Color Burst powders you a few hits.
The bottom line is that these are water colors that happen to be in powders so you should be able to use them the same as any other watercolor when it comes to techniques. I would imagine that if we were to pulverize other dry water colors they would act close to the same as these.
Fantastic eBook, I just purchased it, and downloaded the sketches & pictures. I can't wait to dive into my Brushos, they just arrived! I'll have to check out Ken's Brusho videos, love that man! DH having yet another surgery, so will have to wait until after his preop appointment this afternoon.
Although I thought the book was a little pricey, after downloading it looks like I've gotten my monies worth! Thanks for the info. You ROCK girl!
Fantastic eBook, I just purchased it, and downloaded the sketches & pictures. I can't wait to dive into my Brushos, they just arrived! I'll have to check out Ken's Brusho videos, love that man! DH having yet another surgery, so will have to wait until after his preop appointment this afternoon.
Although I thought the book was a little pricey, after downloading it looks like I've gotten my monies worth! Thanks for the info. You ROCK girl!
Glad to help and hope your DH is ok.
I only bought one of the Color Bursts ( alz. red) because I have all Brushos and I think they might be duplicate colors. Our LSS now has Color Bursts so I'm going to take my color chart to the store and see if they are the same or very similar so I don't waste money.
Back again- thanks for the comments on the Butterfly card on the Bister background thru a stencil.
Susan, I laid down the stencil and secured it (with Washi) over watercolor paper.... Sprinkled on granules of the bister, spritzed it with H2O. Place a 2nd piece of watercolor paper on the top of the stencil so as not to waste any of the stain : ) And if you still have alot/excess liquid, place a paper towel over the top of your work.- it will absorb the excess ink.
Next, lift the stencil off the paper, let it completely dry and finish your card.
I have to watch all of these video's that have been posted. There are many more ow than when I ordered the Bister.
Susan, I laid down the stencil and secured it (with Washi) over watercolor paper.... Sprinkled on granules of the bister, spritzed it with H2O. Place a 2nd piece of watercolor paper on the top of the stencil so as not to waste any of the stain : ) And if you still have alot/excess liquid, place a paper towel over the top of your work.- it will absorb the excess ink.
Next, lift the stencil off the paper, let it completely dry and finish your card.
Shelly
Thanks so much, Shelly. I'm going to try that.
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Great deal on Brushos today on Amazon.com,the 24 set is only 40.00(plus small shipping charge from UK) which is a bargain!
You may notice the 12 set is 72.00 which doesn't make any sense. If you are thinking of buying them this is the lowest price I have seen since buying mine last year for 48.00 US. plus shipping. Amazon changes its pricing regularly so this price may not last!
Thanks for posting abut Brusho inks. This thread reminded me that I purchased a set a few month ago. I made a few spray inks but have not used them much , sine. After reading this thread, I dug them out to try direct to paper and wow! I was so impressed by the vibrant color.
Pacesetter silk 130# cover
It depends on the effect you are looking for. Water colour and regular card stock the colour is absorbed quickly, coated card it can run across the surface and is absorbed slowly. I prefer coated. I brake for stamps sell coated card stock from Holland, well worth trying so you can see what your preference is.
These are the types of card stock I use, but I am lucky to have a wholesale paper distributors in my city who sell to the public. Pacesetter - Spicers Canada
Discovery silk 100#
I also like Strathmore Mixed Media paper for Brushos,Bisters and ColorBursts,great for watercolor effects.
You can buy pads of it at Michaels quite reasonably priced,especially if you use a coupon.
Just picking up a pack of the 8 set of newer Brusho colors tomorrow.
Brushos now come in 32 colors, and each one has very slight variations of other colors appearing after the water is mixed or sprayed in. Having now seen the difference, whereas the Color Bursts only come in 6 regular colors and the Brushos come in 32 colors(with variations) and the Brushos work out to abut half the price by weight I would totally recommend the Brushos. The only down side is that Brushos have limited distribution as they come from the UK and the Color Bursts are more easily available.
When I taught my Bister/Brusho class I found that attendees really varied on what paper they preferred.
Watercolor paper - worked the best for taking the large amount of water
Bristol Smooth (drawing paper) - took a fair amount of water with no buckling
Bister paper (glossy heavy cardstock) resulted in more muted colors and can handle the water
Glossy Cardstock - not acceptable as it really buckled with the water
Canva-Paper - handled the water well and has a nice texture (my personal fav)
