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Mixed Media must haves!
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items These are the supplies I reach for over and over when I want to create. I love mixing textures, colors, and unexpected materials, and each item on this list helps me layer, play, and explore without rules. From paints and papers to the tools that kee...
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Paint it!
Glue and Mediums
Sprays of all kinds
Stencils
Paper products
Gelli print love 💖
Paint it!
From acrylic to watercolor- these are my go to!
Don’t break the bank! This affordable gesso is great for priming and adding texture.
Artist's Loft® White Gesso
I’m obsessed with these paint pens! They’re great for mark making and lettering. I’ve used them on all sorts of substrates. (Don’t forget your Michaels coupon!)
Uni Posca PC-5M 16 Color Medium Tip Paint Marker Set
Quality acrylics in a broad color selection! These are my go to for gelli print making. Watch for Michael’s buy one get one 50% off sale!
Liquitex BASICS™ Acrylic Paint, 4oz.
Gauche paint is great if you enjoy watercolors but want an opaque medium. I use the white on top of colorful watercolor backgrounds for a great effect.
HIMI Gouache Paint Set, 48 Colors, 0.4oz
Creamy, rich color! Great quality watercolors.
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Set 36 Colors
Glue and Mediums
All things sticky!
A great adhesive for mixed media and collage. Use paint pens on top dried medium for easy sketching or mark making.
Liquitex® Matte Gel Medium
My go to adhesive for collage and beautiful image transfers! This affordable brand works just as well as the pricier ones you may commonly hear of.
Gloss Gel Medium by Artist's Loft
My all time favorite glue stick! Forget Elmer’s and try out uhu! You won’t be sorry!
UHU Stic Permanent Clear Glue Stick, 12 Pack
This glue is like magic! Great for fabric and so much more! When i need a strong hold this is my go to!
Beacon Fabri-Tac® Permanent Adhesive
Sprays of all kinds
Spray or splatter with these fun finds
Beautiful glitz and sparkle with vibrant colors. These work wonderfully with stencils!
Ranger Dylusions Bright Shimmer Spray Bundle
Just a little shimmer, these work great with neutrals and bright colors!
Tim Holtz® Distress Mica Spray Set
These acrylic sprays are bold and beautiful. Opaque colors! The white is a favorite! Tip- rinse nozzle after each use and store horizontally to prevent clogs.
Dina Wakley Media Gloss Spray
Flat lovely colors. I love using these sprays with stencils for great textures!
Lindy's Stamp Gang Fabio Spray Set-Go Girl Flats
Stencils
Affordable go to designs
One of my absolute favorite stencils for gelli printing! the large spaces make great area to layer other stencils and textures
1pc Reusable Plastic Circle Sketching Stencils 11.97x8.98 Inch - Durable Craft Stencils for Scrapbooking, Home Decor, Card Making & Fabric Crafts - Ar
Excellent stencils for gelli print making. The size fits my plate perfectly! Layer them for beautiful effects!
12Pcs Mixed Art Stencils for Painting 11x7
Wonderful abstract patterns! These stencils are great for using with tim holtz oxide inks and gelli printing. My art journal is full of beautiful backgrounds thanks to this collection!
16 Pcs Abstract Texture Stencils for Painting
Paper products
Your substrate matters!
Great weighted paper that can take layers and layers of different media. I love it for both dry and wet media. If you’re considering art journaling, this pad makes for a great journal!
Canson XL Mixed Media Pad, 9x12, 60 Sheets
Gelli print love 💖
My favorite print making method
My go to size plate when it comes to making beautiful prints! A sheet of copy paper fits this plate perfectly. Save the plastic case and place your plate between two sheets of copy paper in the case to store securely between use.
Gel Press 8x10 Gel Plate for Printmaking
This value pack has my two go to plate sizes. The 8x12 fits copy paper perfectly and is great for making collage papers. The 5x7 is my go to for making greeting cards.
Gel Press Monoprinting Plates 8x10 & 5x7
My favorite brayer! The roller easily pops out of place for cleaning needs.
Gel Press Rubber Brayer 4in - Blue & Green
Brushes and sponges
For applying various wet media
I cut these into quarters and use them to apply acrylics with stencils for fantastic, clean edged results.
Royal & Langnickel® Round Synthetic Sponge Set
Mark making tools
Some typical and some surprising tools
Fill these bottles with acrylic paint for wonderful swirls and line work!
Pimoys Hair Oil Applicator Bottles Dye Brush 2 Pack
Draw and doodle
Sketch and scribble with these finds
These water-soluble crayons are one of my favorite investments in the past few years. Use them dry on dry, wet on dry, or wet on wet for all kinds of magical results!
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Pastels, 30 Colors
It’s like coloring with lipstick! Satisfy your sensory needs and blend these using your fingers. You’ll thank me later.
Faber-Castell Gelatos Iridescent Set
Water-soluble pencils- like a wet graphite! Great for asemic writing and mark making.
STABILO All Watercolour Effect Pencil - Black (5)
Softer effects than dylusion sprays but equally as beautiful and satisfying to work with. I’ve never had the bottles clog!
Lindy's Gang Starburst Spray Set, Steampunk Soiree
Oxides are so fun and unpredictable. A very intuitive medium. Layer them for wonderful distressed results!
Ranger Distress Oxide Sprays Tim Holtz 13pcs
Collage
The Free Love collection from collage soup has beautiful images for focal points and patterns for texture and backgrounds!
Collage Soup - Free Love: 1960s-70s Retro Art
Tear this book up! Great visuals of goddess like women. Wonderful faces for making paper dolls!
Collage Soup: 55 Fancy Collage Papers - Special Edition
My all time favorite collage soup book. I love making paper dolls. It has a great variety of figures and faces!
Collage Soup: 110 Fancy Paper Doll Pages
I love Dina Wakely’s style. Paste these tissues using matte or gel medium over a painted background and you’re left with beautiful bold lines and focal points!
Dina Wakley Collage Tissue Paper Bundle - 4 Items
There’s just something about letters as patterns that I just love. Great for layering with home made papers.
Dina Wakley Media Collage Tissue Paper 7.5x10
Lovely words and phrases. The tissue becomes transparent when adhered with matte or gloss medium.
Dina Wakley Media Collage Paper Black & White