How to Use String or Tar Gel

[@Tricia123B]

Nice thank you for sharing the dried piece with clear string gel. Helps to see an end product. TY

[@julienielsen3746]

I want to get some and use it clean and let it dry, then do color glazes over it. I did that once with some medium that was getting old, and turned out stringy. It looks good.

[@handsinknead77]

I would think this would be good in different squeeze bottles too for more control. The tips of the bottles can be different sizes for finer or thicker "string"/strands. I went out and bought an acrylic medium after one of your videos. Now I have to add this to my supply list.

[@MicheleTheberge]

Let us know how it goes!

[@theuniversity1234]

have you used acrylic ink with tar gel to write or print readable text? Given that, as you point out, it's hard to control-and if you have used tar gel for text, what applicator would you use, given that I think the dripping from knife method wouldn't give control.

[@MicheleTheberge]

I haven’t tried that. I don’t use string gel very often at all. I mostly just studied it so I can teach about it. Good luck trying different things out! I’m sure you can figure it out with a little patience and ingenuity. And perhaps someone here will be able to help you with suggestions as well!

[@steves4404]

Informative video, Michelle. Thanks for sharing. One personal question: Are you related to Claude Theberge? I bought a limited edition print of his from a gallery in Quebec, and just had to ask.

[@MicheleTheberge]

Thank you, Steve! You are not the first to ask this question. It is quite likely that Claude Theberge and I are distantly related. My understanding is that all the Theberges in Canada are descended from the same family originally from Les Biards France. I think it was one or two siblings who emigrated to Quebec in 1671. :)

[@steves4404]

@@MicheleTheberge That's great! I love his work and am glad I found your KZbin tutorials. And I can relate to people asking I you're related to a "celebrity". My last name is Stamos and I respond the same as you when asked if I'm related to John. Here's to us living vicariously!

[@iris-fx3fq]

I used to play making patters but not with the string gel. But mixing fevicol and paint 😂.

[@CarlottaART]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@victoriad1127]

Does it come in a smaller jar? Or just a large one, I'm wanting to try it but don't know if I want such a large jar. Or do I ???? Lol

[@MicheleTheberge]

***** Funny! I replied to this yesterday but it's not showing! I've only seen it in 8 oz or 16 oz. It doesn't come in smaller jars but you may be able to get a sample from a distributor or store.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Do you have the link showing how you used string gel in a painting Please?

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Kathleen Sauerbrei Found it, thanks :)

[@MaryDuprie]

It needs to sit after mixing to let the air bubbles gas out, the longer the better

[@nazurinshya]

hi, i hope this won't sound so strange, i enjoy watching ur videos, i find u so attractive, and i'm 23 years old. And of course about the art. :)

[@MicheleTheberge]

***** Thanks! And thanks for watching. : )