INTRO INTO PASTE PAPERS PT. 2 | TUTORIAL

[@francineh.7825]

The whole time you were painting the water lilies I kept thinking those are such beautiful water lilies and was so happy to see you finished it as a painting!! Love the mood of it and I hope you frame it as it is really a beautiful serene painting!! If you don't already have some canvasses you better get some and keep channeling your inner Monet. 🎨

[@neorachana5604]

Chuckled when you started the last one, thinking one would never know you had recently been to a Monet exhibit! 😸

[@deborahburcham7630]

Wow! I knew you were a fabulous booksmith, but OMG! Where have you been hiding this amazing artist? Love love love it! You must be a big Monet fan. You water lilies painting is just beautiful!

[@katpaints]

SO fun!!! One of my favorite play dates with my old calligraphy teacher and some others was spent making paste papers! She got access to her class room at the community college where she taught so there was a lot of large surface to work upon. I do not think we got the paper moist to do it. It has been close to 20 years ago so I might be a bit hazy in that. We did make a gallon of wallpaper paste and with maybe 10 of us pasting up a storm, there was still a lot left over! It was a hot summer's day. The doors to the deck were open and clean stones were available to keep those papers from flying away. I tried a lot of different weight papers and the lighter ones were the best for actually using. The heavier cardstock cracked when covering books. I regret that I have not done it since! By the time I was done, I had figured out a lot of ways to get the color down. I still have a lot of them - need to refresh myself on this! Oh, and I adore your venture into water lilies! That kind of thing absolutely would make fabulous end papers! I was wondering if any had torn in the process and was definitely hoping that THIS would make it! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

[@rneustel388]

They’re so gorgeous, and the last one belongs in a frame!!

[@rebeccam.riordan7165]

wow, move over Monet! I don’t think I’ve ever seen paste used as an actual painting medium before. Well, now I know what I’ll be doing this weekend… Thank you so much for sharing your studio with the world, Nik. I always enjoy your videos

[@YarnHappenswithMaryann]

Great pieces. The Lily pad painting is gorgeous and should be framed! I love it!

[@ninetteburns3258]

Loved the water lilies! It was not “like painting.” It WAS painting!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 thanks, Ninette!

[@sharonalicea7998]

Took the words of my mouth! This one turned out gorgeous!!!

[@aptwalker2009]

They are all beautiful, but your "Monet" is stunning! Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@deejcarter2003]

Im Loving these so much. And the water Lily’s would make a wonder book cover. Yes scan it and put in in the store please😍

[@AzaleaLala]

Just wow wow wow! The papers are amazing, but your water lily painting (I'm calling it a painting) was truly inspired. Inspired by Monet. Gorgeous!

[@jaytee2642]

Nik Nik!! OMG NIK!!😲😲 Is there anything that you CAN'T do?? I'll bet you can tune a '57 Chevy, can't you? C'mon, you can tell us. And you're probably a helicopter pilot, too. And a ballerina. Seriously, I am stunned by your neverending list of talents. The water lily painting was beyond amazing. 🎨 Color me gobsmacked.

[@tharp2499]

omgosh, Nik! Funny you said "Monet". Exactly what I thought as I watched you painting the lily pond. Very relaxing to watch, btw. Only you could create a nod to Monet out of 'wallpaper paste'.😍 Just beautiful! ALL of them!! Can't wait to make my own mess. Tfs.💗💗💗

[@claudettemiskell2763]

Each time, at some point, I would screech, “oh no, she’s botched this one!” and my husband would look up and say, “don’t you think you’re the one who’s botched?”, but every time you pulled it off. I’m amazed! I’ve seen, and even done some paste paper, but most of it looked like kindergarten art. That last one should go into a frame, not in a book. All of them had a repetition that didn’t seem possible. Go ahead and photocopy the last one, but then definitely put it in a frame! Bless you darlin’❣️🙏🏼

[@carolyoung3793]

A Monet painting in the making absolutely beautiful and mesmerising tfs xx

[@angierahui]

This brought me back to my childhood making these with flour, water & powdered paint. Anyway love your Monet inspired art, thank you Nik x

[@lisahatch2649]

The water lillies was a masterpiece

[@suzysholar5151]

Those water lilies are incredible! I kept thinking it was a lot of work on plain paper! Gorgeous!!

[@Tar7560]

I love the last one you did. While you painting it, I thought you were channeling your inner Monet. Lol love them all. Thank you so much for sharing this technique.

[@iamdawt]

I'm hoping we'll see your waterlilies in your Etsy store in the future. I really enjoyed watching that unfold. All of your papers turned out so cool and I can't wait to see you use a few of them in your books. Thank you SO MUCH for your ideas!

[@reppeplucw]

Love all these -- it looks like so much fun! One of my favorites was the green with cross hatch that you then did finger paint swirls - Stunning! Am very impressed with your Monet! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@WistfulCreative]

Monet was definitely inspiring...so beautiful! I have seen a Monet exhibition several years ago at the Knox Gallery in Buffalo, New York. It has been many years since I've made paste papers, can't wait to revisit this craft. Thank you for sharing!

[@peaceofpaperbindery]

The water lily pond is GORGEOUS

[@wvlizzy]

The last one of the water lilies is beautiful. You should frame it!!!♥️

[@GraceTransitions]

The goopy 'Water Lillie's" was awesome!

[@lureesspace]

I loved your pond with the water lilies. It was so cool watching you create that beautiful scenery. People would pay a mint for a painting like that.

[@DreamyBohemian]

Nik, I was having fun watching you dabble and THEN you started on the water lillies and I was transfixed! One day I want to stand in front of the real deal. Monet is my ultimate favorite...thanks for the treat 💜 you made my day! Beautiful job 💜💜💜

[@lori88ish]

When you were doing the water lilies I was saying must be inspiration from Monet and had to laugh when you added that in. I think it turned out fabulous, I will be trying this for sure just looks like being a kid again and having fun, only wish I could do it at someone else s house as I am such a messy crafter. Thanks a bunch for the share Hugs and Smiles

[@wendyduwe3995]

The water lily one is my favourite! Beautiful and so creative!

[@carmenrodriguez9380]

Oh my you had me mesmerized with technique. I have been looking for something that I can do with my limitations and I believe this is it, thank you wow

[@marlenejones6266]

I'm like you i have limits but this looks like so much fun....we can make journals of our paintings...or a calendar..or just hang em all over the house. Lol

[@FayeTouve]

LOVE the Monet water lilies! I imagine you will be painting them in your sleep too! Beautiful painting.

[@rivetingglance]

Beautiful and I love the “Monet” too!

[@crosezrose]

Wow Nik those papers are gorgeous! Then when you made the Monet inspired painting, you blew me away! It's stunning! Thank you so much for sharing this process with us!!

[@vivianbunch1963]

You are an amazing artist! I enjoyed watching you paint these beautiful papers especially the water lilies👍❤️

[@clc3897]

I love your courage in trying a Monet... it came out very well. Once you scan it you can always manipulate the textures and colors to enhance it even more. Goopy paint seems to be a very good medium for all sorts of fun things.

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

Nik these are awesome and I'm a Monet lover as well so that was great watching you create your own water lillies! Thanks for sharing this idea with us!

[@Eversew139]

Is this how you “Monetize” a video? He he, very cool Nik. A unexpected treat.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

BAHAHHAHAA! yes, its the best way 🤣

[@hartlanegallery]

Nick, frame the water lilies painting after you photograph it for reproduction. It is stunning. Please do not cut it up keep it intact! Mary at Hart Lane Studio

[@freidagepner2370]

Wow Nik that painting is awesome. I loved watching you create it. So impressed.

[@melodiepeck655]

Very fun - very inspiring. Thank you for sharing! I am going to watch the water lilies again, and maybe again!

[@eileenpawluk6455]

Nik, I L❤VE ALL of your Paste Papers, but your Water Lilly one knocked my socks off❣❣ Thank you soooo much for sharing your amazing talents with us 😘

[@ljc.youtube]

This looks like a fun thing to try. I can see the Monet exhibit in your paintings, nice.

[@happymaker2243]

Beautiful papers. The water lillies are amazing!

[@cyndieross2162]

I have made paste paper many years ago & used them for book covers (way before KZbin). Thanks for sharing; makes a nice refresher! 💕

[@annalba]

Love the water Lillies Reminds me of my pond I do love my Lillies, I love the dendritic papers & all the swirly ones, I am going to have to Clear a place to do this , I remember making it with Flour as a Kid in school Finger painting. Thank you for this.

[@MichelleB_96]

I love how the papers sound as you're going through and showing them to us. It seems similar to gelli printing..but opposite...and the end seems softer. I need to go off and make a mess now, thanks!

[@bettejowelton7459]

I have tried other methods for paste paper which I enjoyed but am looking forward to trying this. This method offers more variety of results. And yes, I also knew that the water lilies were inspired by your museum visit. Very nice.

[@tearalewis7532]

That water image is beautiful! I am for sure doing this! I could not bring myself to add another expense and lots of additional supplies to do marbling stuff, though I really wanted to. But this I can handle! Now to create a work station I can get messy, because if its messy, I will make it 10 times worse. Lol Thanks for the intro to this!

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

I was mesmerized watching! Love this! Would love to get up the nerve to try! Stunning papers!

[@krissmith8857]

Gorgeous water lilies! Monet would be proud! We got to visit the Monet water lilies in Paris. Sooo beautiful!!!

[@RWilliams0402]

Poetry in motion. You really covered the territory from simple to complex, and it was enjoyable to watch.

[@camillanilsson2460]

Monet couldn't do it any better. Really beautiful painting.

[@brendagraw3729]

Gorgeous. Your videos are so timely for me. I was getting bored, then you come up with this idea. Thanks, Nik!

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Nik Monet!!! Turned out wonderful, love it. ❤😊

[@linmims3049]

Can't wait to try this! I love paper and I love paint, have an extensive collection of both but they just sit there on their appointed shelves and wait... and wait...and wait. But now an artist I shall become! Love them all especially the "water lily pond"! Thanks for sharing Nik.

[@nancybochsler8947]

Thank you so much for sharing this method with us!! Very cool and I can't wait to try it. And I loved the water lilies.....so beautiful!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I really like the one that looks like roads! I saw somebody on KZbin do this with Aladine Izink paste and it didn't come out as well as yours. The woman said that stuff was very sticky. It seemed almost too dry. She had a hard time making marks in it. I think Izink is made to dry quickly, so I guess it would need to be watered down first before putting it onto the paper.

[@jenmcginnis3989]

Totally loved everything but the waterlillies one was amazing.

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

you go Nik, they turned out beautiful, love the water lilies

[@sweetscraps56]

LOOKS LIKE FUN AND I REALLY LIKE THE WATER LILIES

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous water lilies! Very cool paste papers! Lots of fun! TFS the inspiration!

[@tammyparkerson4374]

You are a talented painter! Beautiful water lilies, and beautiful paste paper. I think I need to go make a mess!

[@ruthannamarteifio9069]

These are lovely-----And the lilies are so fantastic----I, also, love Monet! Thanks, Nik! :)

[@suzyemery]

You are such a great artist, Nik!! Such amazing talent! One of the lillies appears to have a little frog sitting on it...well looking at it on my tablet...anyway, GREAT job!! Thanks for taking us along! 😍 Suzy

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Absolutely Beautiful! Love the waterlily scene! But honestly, they are all beautiful!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

here i am watching - saying oh wow this is fun - then i became memorized by your painting - wow - did that come out beautiful - i need to get out some goodies and play - Thank You

[@sandraforsman4971]

GORGEOUS waterlily painting Nik!! 😍

[@virginiadare02]

LOVE the water scene and all of your fun.

[@carol.tinson-paper.crafts]

Your Monet esk needs to in a frame and hung on the wall - Love it!

[@406annie]

Wow! They’re all so beautiful and you are a wonderful artist, Nik! I love the water lilies scene. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. 😊

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Wow Wow Wow!!! Love them all! Well, I've had Monet in my head too, but nothing like this ever eventuated! Beautiful! Thanks for showing this... I'd never heard of it before but I'd give this a go rather than marbling.

[@JournalDreamworld]

Magical.....took me to a very quiet place.....just wow.

[@jneigler]

Such great designs! And the water lilies painting is very pretty.

[@mafish7962]

Lovely pages! Tfs, Laura ❤

[@paulacaldwell9151]

Wow, the painting is so beautiful.

[@phoebebaker1575]

The Monet-like one is amazing!!!

[@willowingchintz]

Scan, then frame it! Lovely.

[@lorikendrick5076]

Love the Monet painting!!!! Gorgeous. I love all the ideas. Thank you.

[@cksaporta]

Beautiful, who knew that the rabbit hole had a Monet exhibit!!! Thanks Nik for adding beauty to a dreary day here in the midwest :)

[@MoniqueAO888]

Wow, the painting is stunning !!! ...and all the patterns are great as well... 🙂

[@thelmacornwell2315]

I love it, and I have all the kit to do this whereas if I was to go for marbling I would need some stuff. Love the Claude at the end, so soothing.

[@murrayingledew8943]

Those look great. Thanks for the tutorial. I will definitely try this. The water lily painting looked fantastic!

[@LoesOcreations]

You are amazing Nik! Thank you for sharing! The papers and the water lilies are beautiful!

[@TanBraeDesigns]

I am amazed by, and officially envious of your talent!

[@lisak7677]

You killed it, girl... they're fabulous!

[@ylezAma-artes1919]

They are fabulous. Thank you Nik.

[@Meanne77]

I am more likely to try this than marble paper, at least the cornstarch version! I don't have space to dry the sheets of paper, though (or only one at a time, if I don't cook, but that would really be too troublesome) so maybe more in summer where I can put the paper outside to dry in the garden. TFS, this is great! :)

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Hi Nik, I LOOOOOVE your take on Monet's waterlilies!!!! Love, love, love it!! Oh, did I mentioned I love it? Lol! And please, yes make it a printable! Hugs from Belgium!

[@scubajenn5]

Super cool!! Have you ever tried a gel-press?? Very similar but "reverse" lol!! No "gloop" required & you already have all of the other supplies (paint, palate knife & mark making tools)!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I have not! But I must =)

[@BarbaraRademacher]

I just put your part 1 and part 2 paste paper videos in my Favorites.

[@kellyfrench163]

The lily pond is my favorite! So beautiful!!!!

[@susiesusansue3725]

Your Water Lily painting is beautiful and totally a piece of Art! Love this idea of paste papers. Thanks for sharing! X-Susan

[@jennygee9849]

now that looked like fun....love the Monet inspiration

[@parisnchristlove]

These are so cool, Nik! Love the water lilies, but a question...did you have a preference for one of the gloopy paints over the other? If you were going to have another paste paper day, which recipe would you rather use? Or were they pretty much the same? Thanks for the videos Nik, I’m inspired! *hugs*

[@rebeccagable9629]

Just beautiful! You are truly an artist! TY for this....

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Ahh. Monet reborn! Lovely! I’m doing some messes tomorrow.🇨🇦❤️🙏✌️

[@PetHaven17]

I Absolutely Love your Monet-like water scene !!!-You have some mad talent girl!-Love to watch all you do !

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful water lilies. It's all cool! TFS Nik! 💜🌻☯️💙🦋🕉️💚🐞💛🐌

[@lizwiseman7930]

NIK!! This looks like sooooo much fun!! Each paper is beautiful. My favorite was your "Monet"---just gorgeous! I've been itching to do something like this; like you said, get all dirty and have some fun with paint. We're never too old to finger paint, right? I'm so excited that now I have a purpose to live (hehe). I can't wait to get started and plan to devote tomorrow to this wonderful art. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! xoxo

[@NiktheBooksmith]

never too old, never!

[@Craftsbykelli]

Your painting was awsome, great job beautiful papers