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Layered Gesso Background
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Play with some mixed media layering in this tutorial from our archives. Gallery sample by Dirty Dozen Alumna ruby-heartedmom.
Supplies you'll need for this project
Heavy cardstock or mixed media paper
Gesso and/or acrylic paints
Archival ink
Stencil and dimensional medium
Metallic finish
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Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
Q: Marge asks: "How can I make a tassel for a graduation card?"
A: Get your baker's twine or embroidery floss ready, and head over to the Graduation Gift Box tutorial - there are photo instructions beginning at Step 8!
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Feedback From Past Tutorials
Andrea shares a tip for stretching supplies in the Shimmer Sprays tutorial: "Rather than just wipe up the excess spray on your glass mat, you can spritz it with a little water & do some ink smooshing. I hate to waste spray if I don't have to!"
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Tutorials You May Have Missed
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No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.
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This Week's Hot Topics
Embossing folder poll
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What's in reach?
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April 19 to April 25
Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
Modified starburst.
Featured sentiment.
Try this color combination: Blushing Bride, Soft Seafoam, Very Vanilla.
Tickle a teapotter.
Double down.
House Awareness.
Check out Lynn's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by her work.
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