How to Make Transparent Tissue Collage Paper with Furniture Polish

[@andreaslightangels]

A few of my discoveries: micromist spray bottle keeps certain layers wet for longer without smudging. 2 Dirty Paper towels that I used for watercolour cleanup. I iron them and use them for gelli print papers. they already have a layer of texture on them. 3 Medium makes colours transparent. 4 a square container under my desk with an inch of water is great for throwing in the stencils. You can wash them later and the paint won't dry on them.5 I have about a washing machine load of rags, nicely cut into even squares, neatly in a basket. I have a bucket under the desk and the used cloths get thrown in there while working. When I go though all the rags, I throw them all in my washing machine together, rather than risk mixing washing with my nice kitchen cloths.

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you for sharing your discoveries with us!

[@Dimitrascreation]

May i put varnish on tissue paper??

[@Craftylisa69]

Brilliant tips 🎉

[@LisaH2472]

Please encourage people to patronize independent art supply stores. We need to make sure those stay alive. The people who run them and work at them tend to really know their products and provide much better service than any of the big box stores or exclusively online retailers.

[@ritabrandow1318]

💯 percent

[@sarabasic2799]

You’ve got a lot of nerve. Keep your biased opinions to yourself. This woman did an amazing job creating her art and made a very comprehensive video which is better than most. It’s absolutely false information that the big box stores don’t provide good service, too. Be careful about trying to make your opinion the only one out there and being so closed minded Grrrrrrrr!

[@LisaH2472]

@@sarabasic2799 I phrased myself in a quite respectful manner and did not bash her art. Thank you very much and have a pleasant day.

[@paulareeveslmt]

Dear Karen Elaine, this was a brilliant video ! I had so much watching it yesterday on our television and I wanted to get back on my computer this morning to leave you a message. Such a boon of knowledge and fun! I also cannot figure out how a person as young as me could have a 44 year old son. ROFL Wonderful, informative video.

[@franashfield7798]

Hi Karen, do you have an Amazon list (or other) for the stencils and other products you’ve used.

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

Just found your channel and subscribed 😀 Tip for stencil cleaning which I know sounds odd...Murphys Oil Soap Concetrate( not the premixed one) mixed with water in a spray bottle, one third to 2 thirds ish. Spray on stencil liberally, leave and BAM even thick paint layers will come off with a quick rinse. No damage to stencil. Add a squirter to your water bath, thats what I do. Happy Arting Kate in New York 🙃

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you, great tip! I am going to buy some Murphys Oil soap!

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

@@KarenElaine Use hot water when rinsing off 🙃

[@skyqueenstudios]

I use that to clean my brayers. Just soak the roller in a container of undiluted Murphy’s. Don’t throw away the leftover soap! I just keep mine in a separate bottle and if it gets chunks of paint I just run it throw my paint strainer.

[@johanssonstudio]

This also restores dirty paint and ink layered brayers!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Brilliant. I love the layers, especially the interference over black, and the black, white and gold! Must start using stencils for my scratch papers that I use for cleaning off brushes so I don't waste paint! I have tried using baby oil on papers to make them translucent and that works really well, and it also doesn't smell. I haven't found any issues with glueing, as long as you buff it off really well. I also make my own microglaze from Vaseline and a little alcohol. Works a treat. Once buffed off, if you add a layer of clear gesso, you can continue to add water-based stuff to it, and nothing underneath will run.

[@EvBarney]

non-bleeding tissue does not deposit color (from the paper dye). Bleeding tissue paper does. It's not a matter of which one is better, but what effect you want. Rather like granulating or nongranulating watercolor. If you place pieces of bleeding tissue (which you can just rip or cut in very specific shapes) damp on white (or light pastel) paper when you lift it will have stained the paper underneath. Interesting background effects. The tissue can then be reused as texture in collage.

[@minnahumble2294]

I made my own with coconut butter and olive oil.

[@KateColors]

Boy, this was really good! Thank you! ❤

[@zohraadeel7799]

Happy Birthday to your Son may you both see each other healthy n happy

[@ginabadeaux9319]

karen i love your paper art videos .my favorite was when you taught us origami on carol duvalls show in the 90s

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I loved Carol Duval's show!

[@ravenlunatic1177]

I too loved the Carol Duval show. Also enjoyed all the origami segments.

[@jewelinlotusdesigns]

Non-bleeding means the color of the paper itself will not run if you get it wet. Bleeding tissue paper is usually multicolored and is often used for a watercolor type affect as an overlay over permanent ink when you wet bleeding tissue paper, the pigment is activated and absorbed by the paper underneath the tissue.

[@dihagen57]

Love this. Found the stencil you are using, it’s called Tropical Floral designed by Traci Bautista.

[@lynnesachs2330]

Ohh and I really like your choice of stencils

[@headlessviolin]

You made me laugh my eldest is 45 as well, I always think how did that happen, I don’t even think I’m grown up yet. Your hands look so young, great voice as well. Loved this play thank you xx

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Happens all too fast. My oldest is 37, youngest is 27. My middle would've been 32 but passed at 26.

[@headlessviolin]

@@buckiannscreations9089 I’m so sorry to hear about your middle child I don’t think anything could be worse than loosing a child no matter how old they are always your child my heart goes out to you. Can you loose yourself in playing art I know I do sending much love xx

[@buckiannscreations9089]

@@headlessviolin Thank you and yes it is the hardest thing I've ever or will ever face. I've lost my parents, I've had miscarriages but none compare to actually being best friends with your child and then you lose them. It's taken me years to be able to even get out of bed in the morning, it happened Dec 1, 2016 and it's still my first thought in the morning and my last thought at night. I try to keep busy with art but sometimes doing that the mind wanders so i always have a tv on so i listen while I create.

[@lynseyadams6584]

I was just thinking your hands look so young! You can't possibly have a son of 45! 🥰

[@susane945]

Really interesting designs and tip with the Wax!. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@gerricalpin4825]

just loved your very informative video on layering and stenciling. I have savings of bits and pieces that now may take on a new promising life. thank you .

[@teresahamilton7801]

Thanx! I love using tissue paper, vellums, etc. This is a great tip.

[@parsellart7805]

Karen, This lesson has inspired me out of my art funk. Thanks so Much!

[@leigh-annh2544]

Hello Karen.Great techniques. I haven’t watched it all yet but I’m busting to suggest that before you put your stencil in the bath, put it face down on another paper to transfer the reverse image saving even more paint.

[@Braedenfish]

True.... the paint I now realize I left on rollers, brushes, stencils, trays, stamps, spongies....😢😢😢and washed away😮😮😮. Now rollers n brushes get sealed in airtight containers n rest are used til dry. ... all clean up cloths or napkins are used for projects❤

[@lindaharris2607]

Your video teaches techniques I haven't seen anywhere else. Loved watching! The leaf piece is amazing! Thank you!

[@thinkjon]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Question: Do you have a blog post or affiliate page with the various art supplies you mentioned and use? I'm trying to gather a list of great stencils, paper products, brushes or other items I can use. Reviewed the video description, your website, no luck. I really enjoy learning more techniques with creating collage paper. I'm new to collage. Thanks for your help 😊

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

Thank you. This was fabulous! I believe non-bleeding means that the color of the tissue paper doesn't bleed onto other things, such as fingers, clothing or parts of the substrate.That is, it holds its color. Sometimes, bleeding tissue paper is desirable, as you can lay it down, wet it and lift, to leave behind some of the color in interesting patterns.

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Loved this video. Question: Have you ever taken your stencil and placed it on another sheet of tissue paper after you are done stenciling on one page and press to another tissue paper to get the opposite impression of your stencil so you can get the full use of your paint left on your stencil? I also love the opposite impression of the stencil as well. I know everyone has their preferences, and wanted your take on that. 😊

[@sislertx]

I do this all the time..usually lovi g both equally

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Beautiful patterns 💕. And that process seems to be very fun 😊. I loved your class as always. 🥰 And, Karen, from where I stand you aren’t more than 25 years old, for sure ♥️. Happy birthday to your son ✨

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you for the kind comments, Alexandra! 😍

[@shirleytrites]

Are you able to use acrylic paint over the wax?

[@martinitang]

What do use to glue waxed collage paper to your paper or wood or fabric substrate?

[@dorothywarner8141]

So glad I found you. Love yr innovations .Going hunting for different colours to play with. Its the papers that may be a challenge here. Love from Cape Town SA

[@alicebeshay1744]

This was a very nice and fun tutorial Karen! Thank you👍😀

[@Birgit587]

Where can you buy the stencil?

[@glittergrandma]

Awesome video! Great ideas, techniques, and results. Thank you so much!

[@KarenElaine]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I didn’t know about this layering technique ❤ Thank you for sharing ❤

[@carolschedler3832]

phone books!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@maineacbon1]

I love the brown!😊

[@cjprince1]

Very helpful - thanks! Also - the stencil is from Shakespeare's Sonnet 116.

[@nancymalon8574]

Thank you. I an just getting into collage. I love your paper designs.

[@minnahumble2294]

I loveBlick’s matte celadon and deep blue, but I don’t buy it anymore because the plastic bottle is so hard my hand cannot squeeze it enough to get the paint out.

[@bbquiltartist11]

Your papers are gorgeous Karen. Can’t wait to try this. Have tons of cold wax in my stash.

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you Becky!

[@terijones2477]

Do you have any problems with adhering the waxed paper to a collage and then collaging over it?

[@peggypeter8070]

Just found your channel and wonder what you do with these beautiful papers you’ve created?

[@normatorti4295]

Please post the link to your next video where you are making collages with the homemade tissue and rice paper. Thank you.

[@johanssonstudio]

I’ve looked and looked for it but can’t find it.

[@c09w2998]

Hello and thank you for the inspiring instruction. What is deli paper? waxed paper? Thank you

[@nafordebi]

I love the tools paint pens I have a nice size set and they work incredibky

[@suebarner8364]

I enjoyed this…and I have to say I love the colour of your shirt!

[@DreamyBohemian]

Super fun! Can’t wait to try this!!!

[@elizabethclark4892]

Your work is exceptionally beautiful. i am just beginning to do art projects and i love paper making. Is there a site i can go to find out the products and stencils you have used in this paper making and here to purchase them. Thank you

[@CJoyArt]

I like to layer on top of my papers, so I wonder if paint would resist the wax. What do you think?

[@cecilialelina6996]

Thank you for sharing these creative techniques. What kind of wax did you use?

[@finefiber1562]

Are there no issues with a final sealing when there is oil in it-the polish?

[@judithelder-mccartney1540]

Love seeing your work Karen. I just found you! Judith

[@Marie-c4q9u]

I love this idea!! What kind of wax did you use?

[@carolschedler3832]

Found it! Thank you!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@cindycoleman5196]

Thank you for your video and all your tips.

[@KarenElaine]

You are so welcome!

[@joydawson875]

Hey there, Karen Elaine! Love your stuff. Also, I, too, am far too young to have a 45 year old son (in my cse, he turned 45 on July 19, 2023, so I am way younger than you, I imagine!)

[@KarenElaine]

Hi Joy, glad you are here!

[@lynnesachs2330]

Wow this was very interesting. I have a tip use a fan brush for splatter. I find that it works well. What is the name of video

[@curious.learner24]

Where do you get your stencils? Love the birds!

[@johanssonstudio]

I just subscribed to your channel. I’d love to watch the video where you collages with the wax coated tissue papers but I can’t find it.

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Very interesting video really enjoyed

[@TheCommanda13]

I believe it says no bleeding on the tissue paper because bleeding tissue paper is a thing. It always seems to be colored and you wet the surface and apply the colored tissue paper and then take it off and it leaves the color behind in a cool pattern

[@KarenElaine]

Ah, yes, the lightbulb in my head just lit up! Thank you 🙂

[@luztorres4346]

Thank you, great ideas!

[@taramedrano16]

Wow!! Impressive! Your hands do NOT look like you have a 45 year old son! Thats great! Thanks for the Great Video....Enjoyed it!!

[@ritabrandow1318]

Do you do any colors besides black?

[@nezelg]

Can you use cold wax medium rather than the furniture polish?

[@marylynnlaker74]

Soak your stencils in 2-4T OxiClean and 2 gal. Water in a sinks, after a 1/2+ the paint will come off with no scrubbing.

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you for the tip!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Is Parchment paper the same as Deli paper?

[@impish22]

What is the tool you are using to dab the paint on with?

[@elizabethbordman6964]

Do you think using vaseline in place of the wax would have the same effect in making the tissue paper transparent?

[@deborahthompson3847]

Tissue paper becomes translucent when it is glued in collage as well. Does wax increase this? Also, will the wax accept varnish or fixative?

[@danieldiasbadaro3095]

Bom dia, qual a marca deste pincel batedor que esta usando?

[@TheCommanda13]

That is so cool. I think I have some of that wax polish. Does it leave a greasy residue that might leak onto other papers?

[@KarenElaine]

Be sure to wipe off excess wax and it won't affect other papers. 🙂

[@avanellehansen4525]

Great video. Just FYI , Batista is the artist/designer of that stencil for Stencil girl

[@jeandickie6553]

Where do you get the stencils please

[@Bla1898]

Enjoyed.🤗♥️

[@tannaorr4133]

Excellent!

[@mariettedemarest5173]

New to your channel. I'm confused about whether or not you're using ink or acrylic paints. Alcohol inks or water based inks ? Thank you. I forgot to mention that I'm also new to paper crafting.

[@narniaknight]

Acrylic inks. Really fluid acrylic

[@cjsimplyscraps]

Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Do you know where the stencil with the words came from(stencil style word)?

[@KarenElaine]

I got it from the Crafters Workshop. :-)

[@bconsilio3764]

Can you tell me how to spell the name of the 1st stencil? And what size is it?

[@Abiding77]

I would love find that peacock tale origami paper if remember where you got it. Thanks.

[@KarenElaine]

The peacock paper came from a pack of Nature Patterns 200 sheet pack by Tuttle publishing off Amazon. It's beautiful!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

New Subscriber here. Love your down to 🌎 personality! Could bingo dauber work too.

[@KarenElaine]

Thanks for subbing!

[@yvonnewagner5322]

No concerns about lightfastness? I test anything I use in a sunny window 6 months. It’s a pain but you’d be amazed at how some colors fade especially reds. I sell my work so it’s a concern for me.

[@apocalypse_frau]

It’s important to know what pigments are used in products, especially pinks and reds. If a product doesn’t list pigment info, I don’t buy it, unless I’ve done a lightfast test, or know someone who has published a lightfast database/test on it. Sure, we could scan our work and sell the print without that concern, but it is not equivalent to an original. 🌟

[@japhyryder66]

Love this! Where did you find the Shakespeare stencil?

[@KarenElaine]

Hi Dana, Thank you! The stencil is made by the Crafters Workshop. They have the BEST stencils!

[@japhyryder66]

@@KarenElaine thank you!

[@reneestern4302]

I saw your video from blick on nori paste and loved both of these videos. You used a rice paper on a roll that you said was more like material. Can you tell me the exact name of it and where I can get it online. If I use the furniture polish will other papers be able to be glued on top of them and I would assume it is acid free. Thank you.

[@KarenElaine]

Hi Renee, I'll have to watch the video again because I don't remember the exact paper I used for that demo. I do know it came from Yasutomo and there are several rice paper rolls you can choose from. Not all are acid-free however so please check with them. I use PVA glue or gel medium to glue papers that have the furniture polish on them, and haven't had any problems with them sticking! I hope this helps.

[@reneestern4302]

@@KarenElaine thank you Karen if it helps i thought u said 6mmu and i couldn’t find anything with that- although i probably heard wrong.

[@KarenElaine]

@@reneestern4302 Oh yes, 6MMU has the long fibers running throughout! visit the yasutomo.com website to purchase. 🙂

[@reneestern4302]

@@KarenElaine thank you Karen will call them- maybe you can help me with a problems I am having with the gelli plate - i am not getting a clean pull- there is always so much paint left on the gel plate. Don’t know if its the paer(using acid free tissue paper a lot) or using too much paint- have tried using less and still not getting a clean pull. Any ideas? Thanks so much for all you help. Renee

[@KarenElaine]

@@reneestern4302 try different paint brands and see if you getting cleaner pulls. Some brands are less glossy and have much more pigment which may result in staying on the plate instead of coming off in a print. Too much or too little paint will result in inconsistent pulls as well, It's a delicate balance. When you clean your plate, do you rinse off any residue with clear water before storing it?

[@marie-joseearbique]

FYI, bleeding tissue paper is the kind that lose it’s colour if it becomes s wet. Of course it’s particularity is un relevant if you use white tissue paper. A fun thing to do with kids is cutting shapes in the tissue paper, place it on damp watercolour paper, spray water on it and make Shute all the tissue paper is in contact with the watercolour paper. Let everything dry and then remove the tissue paper which will have left a print of the shapes by « bleeding » it’s colour onto the watercolour paper. You can make nice abstract landscapes using this method. You can doodle over it with different pens and markers to enhance your masterpiece. 😁

[@nezelg]

what about velum?

[@bodyofhope]

I wouldn't use vellum for this

[@magsripas8591]

Nice craft

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you!

[@carol.Gibson]

I'm thinking Yupo might work with this too. Have you tried it?

[@KarenElaine]

Yupo paper would not be a good choice since it is plastic. This technique works better with more aborbent papers such as rice paper and tissue paper.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Yupo makes good stencils on cricut

[@kathleenblando1555]

Is deli paper parchment paper?

[@KarenElaine]

No, deli paper is a bit thinner and won't withstand heat like parchment paper.

[@junemaguire5053]

Great Thankyou .

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou

[@mariaavila4377]

😊

[@dayonburtons]

Reverse the stencil you just used

[@jeanescharms2163]

fast forward 44 minutes if you want to see what you need to do.

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤TFS!

[@suzyallen1726]

your hands are so young looking to have a 45 year old. i have a 39 and 35 y.o. daughters and my hands look like they are eighty. very fun not using a gel plate

[@sopranozinger]

I thought the same. Beautiful hands!

[@lynseyadams6584]

@@sopranozinger It wasn't just me who thought that then! 😊

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

Are you sponsored by Liquid Tex?

[@AAMFOA]

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