Creating rust dyed papers with rusting powder

A quick video showing how to create rust dyed cardstock using PaperArtsy rusting powder and cider vinegar. You will also need a plastic tray with raised sides. I recommend wearing a mask and glasses whilst using the powder and work in a well-ventilated room.

[@lynnboyd33]

Mags, these rusty pages you've created make my heart beat faster! These are so cool. Thank you for the fun demo here!

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, I hope you have a go and have fun 😊

[@bbquiltartist11]

Wow, the rusting powder goes a long way. You get a great result with little powder. I love your accent.

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, yes it goes such a long way 😊

[@texturejunkies8780]

Thanks for this ❤ i love seeing how we all do things differently and really clever tips. I will have a new way to play with my rust powder now and possibly a combination of ideas

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, you are very welcome. have fun !😊

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Thanks Mags, you have got some really great looking sheets of rusty goodness to play with . Thanks for sharing how you do yours. I’m lucky here in B.C. ,Canada to have my favourite shop carry the rust powder ❣️

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, you are very lucky to be able to get it locally. I get it from a great firm in Scotland, Stampers Grove. Have fun

[@Ceteria5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you 😊

[@ILoveMaltese]

Thank you. Haven't seen you in awhile. Hope all is well.

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, yes all is well here. My mum has been unwell, so I've been spending more time caring for her. I hope to create more videos soon, fingers crossed 😊

[@ILoveMaltese]

@@magswoodcock ❤

[@kathycadile6421]

Such a good idea. Do you just do one page at a time? It would take quite a while to get several papers done.

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, sometimes I layer up the papers, it depends on the look I want. Also they can stick together and tear when you separate them. I do have several old baking sheets that I use as well as the plastic tray. I stack them on top of each other leaving room for the air to get in. I hope that helps

[@kathymcbean5194]

Love the effect. Dies the vinegar smell dissipate?

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, yes it does eventually. I tend to store the rusted sheets with a good air flow around them for a while, that helps.

[@NatalieLightSeeker1111]

Is the rust dye effect permanent? Like if I use this paper in collage with matte medium on top & bottom, will the rust smear? Or is it permanently set into the paper? Thank you for this rusty goodness! I didn’t know there was such a thing as rust powder!

[@magswoodcock]

Thank you, the rust is fairly permanant but you may get a little smearing if there is loose rusting powder. You could seal the pages by brayering the matte medium onto a gel plate and then pressing the page onto the plate to coat the paper. Hope that helps.

[@nancywalker7302]

What do you do with them?

[@magswoodcock]

I use them in my mixed media projects. Sorry I missed your comment until now .