I love this technique and use it a lot to transform recycled papers such as packing paper, envelopes and bread bags. Crayola makes a Twistable Crayon that goes on smoothly without making annoying wax "crumbs". All crayons do not work equally well and these are a great choice.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Hmmm, never heard about that type of crayon. Now I need to try it out! Thanks for sharing.

I Am Thrilled to see You back Catherine🤩 You've been missed🧡 I Trust You had a Wonderful time off & that 2024 is Moving with Ease, Grace & Beauty for You! Thanks as always for the Exciting, Inspiring & Juicy tips🙏🏽🎨

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much for the warm and loving welcome back! Grace and ease are two of my fave words. Love that you are on this explorative journey with me!

Thank you Catherine … I always learn something new from you, and I’ve been an artist and teacher for 40 years!!! Such exciting techniques… I’m off to the studio x

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Cate, that is the highest compliment! Thanks so very much for trusting me with your art time. Cat

This was so much fun to play with. I actually have a pack of old crayons sitting around so tried rubbing on several different papers and got some pretty good results. Thanks for the idea!

@catrains.artist

5 күн бұрын

That sounds great! So happy you enjoyed the video!

Thank you!! I enjoy your videos and have missed "Tune in Tuesdays"! The papers, as always are beautiful!!😊

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate your support of Tune In!

Cat, can’t wait to try this technique! I’m curious if you’ve tried any other markers such as Neocolors or oil pastels… or even chalk pastels. I’m off to the rabbit hole!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I haven't but now I want too! Especially the neocolors! Try and it let me know what happens, please!!!

So much fun! Can't wait to see what I have to make some crayon resists!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

You'll probably find tons of things to create these papers with. Once you start looking, everything becomes something to create a crayon resist paper with!

New subscriber - excited to work my way through your videos.

@catrains.artist

5 күн бұрын

Welcome! I am so glad you found my channel! Thank you for watching and let me know if you have any questions. 😊

I am so glad you’re back too! I have been watching a lot of your videos! Love how you try new experiments with your Art! It helps your followers learn to experiment too. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

I’ve been wondering where you were! Glad you’re back!❤

Very cool. I am going to experiment with rubbing on water soluble oil pastel crayons and then just a wet brush and see how that comes out

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Have fun! Let me know how it turns out for you!

So much fun! I had a broken Connect 4 game I tried this with and got some lovely effects. I forgot to try Lego bases! Thanks for a great video.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

What great ideas! So glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Catherine, I love your work! I would like to know, where did you get your dotted stencil? Thanks!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I have a stencil list with links where to buy them. Go to my website www.catherinerains.com, and click on the button at the top that says "supplies" . There you will find a downloadable Stencil list! Enjoy.

Thank you so very much. This video is fantastic and true treasure of information and techniques 😊

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your kind words 😊💖

Thank you! Wondering if a beeswax candle will work instead of a crayon. Will give that a try!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Although I haven't done it myself, I've heard that this also works. Let me know what happens with your happy experiments!

What you refer to as an "embossing packet" or "embossing envelope" is much more widely known as an "embossing folder." I have quite a collection, and have been considering using them to create texture on the gel plate. I have done rubbings with them (and their predecessor, plastic texture plates from Provo Craft or Sizzix), though not using as refined a process as you show here. Having recently seen videos using Play-Doh to pick up textures and transfer them to the gel plate (which saves us the trouble of cleaning paint off the object being used-the paint just gets folded into the Play-Doh), I would probably do that rather than get paint on my embossing folders (though a quick wash with water before the paint dries should get most paint or ink off the plastic).

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know about how most people refer to these folders. Love that you are finding new ways to use them!

Loved this! Beyond the creative aspect you bring so much (common) sense to how you approach each technique always considering how you might use them in your collage art (e.g., using the 3 primaries, warm on warm, etc.). Be well.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your appreciation of how I do my art demos. Thanks so much for the kind words.

Thank you, that was so inspiring 💫

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Bravo! Was wondering if you were going to try this on the medical exam paper but perhaps too fragile? Does the wax resist matt or gel medium when you are adhering it to the substrate?

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Hey Robin! I haven't yet purchased that type of paper, but you just reminded me that I want to! I have glued many of these papers with medium and it works fine.

@robinalcorn5140

Ай бұрын

I've done it on fragile papers like recycled tissue paper. Curves and circles are less apt to tear fragile papers. You can pick up subtle patterns from everyday objects and rubber stamps.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

@@robinalcorn5140 Very cool Robin!