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Friday, July 21, 2017

Tea Bag Art Hints And Tips

By Ruth Scott


It may come as a surprise to many how household items that are affordable and easy to find are used in art. However tea bag art is increasingly popular and it has much to offer. It is very easy to source this material at many supermarkets and it can create truly unique effects.

Remember that if you plan to undertake art projects at home or if you are planning to buy an artwork, that safety should be your top concern. This means checking that all vendors and products are safe and reputable. As well you should use any art mediums at home in a safe manner, an important point that should be the first priority.

To help in buying art and being a smart consumer at the same time it is great knowing there are many low cost guides available. For example many book stores and libraries have guide books on this topic. They have lots of tips to get you started whether you are searching for tips on how to choose artists, where to shop or cost effective ways to expand your collection.

Read on to a little bit more about how artists are utilizing this medium whether you are keen to buy new work or learn more about the process. In fact this is a very versatile material. It can create stunning effects with some time devoted to practice.

You might not be familiar with all the techniques used in watercolor, but teabags can be utilized in a similar way to this type of paint. It may be prepared as one would make a cup of tea. The only difference is that instead of using the tea to drink the artist uses it as paint.

In this method, it may be applied to watercolor paper or a ground that is similarly absorbent. The aim is to create lots of interesting tonal effects by gradating the shade. In fact you can get a great range of tones and shades using this technique.

You should keep in mind that tea stains may not have the same lightfastness of paints that are specially formulated for this purpose. That is why it is important to keep away from direct sun in case of fading. However, for many this is an asset as lots of artists like the organic quality of pigments that gradually fade.

Tea may not be as lightfast as more permanent inks and artist materials. That is why it may be used in a fun way for preparatory sketches. However if you are looking for something more permanent you may wish to turn to artists materials solely for this purpose. Yet at the same time many people appreciate the fact that the tea stain may fade in sunlight. The organic quality gives the work an added dimension. For more tips on this topic, you can find many creative guides in magazines for artists.




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