Altered Paper Techniques Part 2

[@jmnd8968]

Hello Shannon! You are a hoot! Such delightful humor! I bet your studio and kitchen becomes a laboratory with interesting chemicals and heat experiments. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[@ShannonGreen]

You are so right! Thanks for watching :)

[@marybowling27126]

Ooooh how I loved this! I was wondering with the 35mm prints... have you ever tried making a mask, like to cover a person or object, and then spray the bleach over that and peel it off when it's dry??? I'm forever trying to think of what to do with the double prints of my 3 children doing every single little thing they ever did in life, lol. That's A LOT of photos! Thanks for the ideas!

[@TheOldladyB]

Awesome idea. Been looking here ( Alberta, Canada ) but can't find the citra solve. Will have to try some dollar store degreaser. Tx for the idea. Dar.

[@scobbydotwo]

Can you use acrylic paints over the pages once you use the degreaser? Great idea. Thanks

[@deborahdurham991]

I loved this so much thank you Ms Green I really loved the way the ice burg photo morphed into clouds and then a far away look or underwater scene. wow love the versatility of paper for Art work.

[@ShannonGreen]

Deborah Durham THanks so much for watching!

[@deborahdurham991]

I hope to get to see more of your videos and to see your final product. I saw the before and after prep work but not a finished project. The 99/$1 store is great for raw meterials I went to get those jelly window decorations from there after I saw a utube hint about melting them down to make a home made jellie plate. I have not been able to find a single one. Happy Crafting to you!

[@ShannonGreen]

Yes you sure can. It actually takes the paint better since the degreaser sort of strips the glossy coating off the page.

[@fluffyspit]

have you tried using playing cards...the disign on the back could work with your degreaser technique?

[@ShannonGreen]

It's the thrifty girl's answer to citra-solv! Thanks for watching Julie!

[@irenefogelsong6468]

Love your techniques as much as I love your sense of humor!

[@chrisharrison5974]

Love this video and love your humour, you really crack me up. Great techniques, the only one I knew was the first you did on the first video using oil on paper. Have subscribed and look forward to watching the rest xx

[@deborahring7564]

Found it at the Dollar Tree!! I'm up at 3am soaking magazine paper and enjoying myself......coffee is brewing and Awesome is doing it's thing!! I am enjoying your videos very much. It's s odd because since I was a young child I have always collected paper of all sorts....and could really never figure out why....just didn't want to waste it all and I liked the various papers the feel, look all of it.....some even smell good!! lol Now I know the reason for my "likings" thanks so much for helping me find a way to express it all!!

[@ShannonGreen]

Deborah Ring We're practically twins! ;)

[@Chanel95-d6u]

Shannon Green. I did the same! BUT Citrosol on a completely different level - much, much brighter and more colourful images, with loads less green. Use drops rather than spray for a more interesting effect. Put another image on top. Press down a bit and always use in a warm place, and leave for about 20-30 minutes. I’m in London and Citrosol is expensive, but worth the occasional treat!

[@imjkmd]

GREAT tip! Been dying to try this but I'm way too cheap to buy citra-solv. Thanks, Julie

[@susanweisenberger3019]

Love this look....must get back on catalog lists, and hit the dollar store. Thanks!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@W._Langman]

great video Shannon😊 I wonder what would happen if you put some grease on parts of the nat geo and then the awsome...

[@ShannonGreen]

That could be pretty cool!

[@marjiens8163]

Hi Shannon, I always learn so much from you! I am wondering if the Citral Sol only brings out the yellows and greens as the degreaser does??

[@ShannonGreen]

Citra Solv gives you a completely different look and colors.

[@63artemisia63]

I watched all 3 parts, mostly. But wouldn’t ya know I ffed thru the degreaser recipe for altering paper. Help? Thanks! Really enjoy hearing about/being reminder of the techniques and materials used b4 scrapbooking was such a major industry.

[@ShannonGreen]

The degreaser I use is called LA's Totally Awesome and you can buy it at the Dollar Tree, The 99 Cent Store, and other discount/dollar stores. It's also may favorite go-to household cleaner...good stuff!

[@ShannonGreen]

I haven't tried masking them, mainly because I don't want to lose the reds and yellows. If you let the bleach sit until it's dry, you will lose all the color on the print...except for what you masked off. That could be very cool cuz then you can paint your own background. But for this batch I wanted to keep the reds and yellows and that means rinsing the bleach after just a few seconds which would narf up a mask unless you use masking fluid. Give it a shot!

[@fotogal54]

Thank you! I have never tried this and I look forward to trying it thank you for your instructions!

[@akartisan]

forgot to say, usually the ads won't work. I do a whole magazine at a time, and put it in a ziplock bag and squoosh it a bit and leave it overnight after I have taken out the staples and the spine in the older magazines.. The older national geographics work the best and it's the only magazine that works. The pages are printed with a clay based printing ink that other magazines don't use.

[@nasushll]

I keep trying to catch what it is you sprayed on these pictures. I somehow got stuck between video #1 and # 2.... Help!!!

[@scruffy281]

Thanks so much for this idea....I can't wait to try it. BTW have you done any videos on any "transfer" techniques? Thanks for sharing this with us......... ; )

[@ShannonGreen]

Debbie Lee Yes I have, let me find one....Here's one using gel medium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSVnIRsnZmgrtU

[@ShannonGreen]

Well of course!! Just hold on to it. One day you will be working on something and that paper will be the perfect added touch you were looking for!

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Pretty sure later on you have done more extensive videos actually using Citrasolv and Nat Geo teqnique .. which I believe gives you a totally different look that is superior. And I wondered what you might feel now about the cheeper version vs. the more expensive version .. I believe both are good and totally fine for the results you get but they are pretty drastic and different results

[@ShannonGreen]

Yes, different products for different results and ideas for a variety of budgets and product availability...options for everyone!

[@pattl5009]

Love your sense of humor.

[@ShannonGreen]

+Patt L Thanks so much!

[@darleneferree3887]

I can only get citrasolv by ordering through my health food store. don't know why lowes or walmarts does not carry it...its just a cleaner. will try to locate awesome degreaser. have u tried "nevr-dull"? it too will distort paper. luv ur videos pluse the burnt edges on your paper!

[@ShannonGreen]

Darlene Ferree I've never even heard of Nevr-Dull but I see that I can get it on Amazon so I'll definitely order some and give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

[@darleneferree3887]

Shannon Green did buy "totally awesome" - it works! got it for 99 cents, so much cheaper! luv ur videos - u sound so "down to earth"

[@sassafrasandscraps]

I kept thinking AWESOME and bam! There was AWESOME! You're awesome! 👍😊

[@ShannonGreen]

+powered by koffee That's AWESOME! ;)

[@ShannonGreen]

The type of paper does make a difference. It must be heavy, glossy paper like the pages of a NatGeo. Regular glossy magazine pages are not the same...they're not as glossy or as heavy. It will work, just keep looking for the heavy glossy stuff! Non-acetone polish remover won't do much of anything, you need the acetone kind. Don't give up!

[@GGGaia]

Wonderful - more new stuff for me to try out. Thanks!

[@ShannonGreen]

You're so very welcome!

[@CFlovesRB]

Awesome! Realy fun to experiment, thanks for sharing! Tfs

[@ShannonGreen]

I have not tried playing cards. But I will now, thanks for the idea!!

[@Prpldy15]

Have you thought to try laying crumpled plastic wrap on top and let it dry?

[@gwenmurray9871]

i tried W D 40 it works sort of i still don't know what i will do with it but sure i should try it out lol

[@JulianaBeasley1967]

OMG!! I found it in a Brooklyn 99 cent store! When I saw it I laughed and thought of you! Can you believe that sell that stuff up here too? Hahaha!! Now, I will go and buy it!!

[@ShannonGreen]

Brooklyn accidentally had a craft supply!

[@suzyallen1726]

Thanks for sharing so much info with us. Normally there is fire in laughed so hard so dead pan

[@ShannonGreen]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShannonGreen]

Awesome idea!!

[@firefly71163]

I see a beautiful skyline from the torn up Avon postcard!

[@ShannonGreen]

I missed it!

[@karenkernell9405]

Citrasolv is used undiluted. And it’s oily! Your spray bottle cleaner is mostly water.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

awesome. ;) I enjoyed this.

[@ShannonGreen]

You're welcome!

[@akartisan]

They sell citrasolv in health food stores. The orange works the best. Citrasolv also has an art gallery on tyheir site of things people have done with the pages.

[@ShannonGreen]

sue cole Yes they do, they have a really great cross-promotional relationship with the art community.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

The National Geographic magazine’s use a clay based ink.

[@ChristinaNelson_Xenographicx]

When you are doing this with Awesome, you’re removing the color. When you use oil based Citrasolv, you are “melting” the ink and redistributing it without wiping.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@sixtiesmusiclover58]

Not trying to burst your bubble because I am learning.... what about trying Lemon juice in the squeezy bottle.We have Jif

[@ShannonGreen]

sixtiesmusiclover58 I'm all about trying whatever I have one hand...give it a shot!

[@ShannonGreen]

You're welcome! Try different household cleaners, the more toxic the better :)

[@nancykahn4125]

Citra solv might bring up more color variations than the $.99 degreaser-unfortunately

[@ShannonGreen]

Most definitely.

[@marjiens8163]

BTW, National Geographic magazines can be found often at thrift stores 😊

[@ShannonGreen]

Yes they can!!

[@DharmaWorkChannel]

nail polish remover works too, and you can get that for a buck!

[@ShannonGreen]

Hey, I could use that extra penny! :)

[@mingskatt]

ROFL. - we only have dollar tree. I am being ripped off ! . . . 💰💰💰

[@ShannonGreen]

Tragic!