Painting on Tea Bags: How to make art supplies from tea bags, part 2

[@pattil7947]

Thank you so much Kelly! I just bought your box on Etsy! I’m so excited ! I can’t wait to receive it! I haven’t made any books or journals, collecting & dying & painting things to get ready! You’re a jewel! Kelly ! 👋🥰❤️🤗

[@kassycon1]

You have provided such a wide variety of information! Super ideas!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches, Kassy. I hope you make some beautiful and fun stuff with tea bags. Keep me posted on how they turn out! Kelly

[@debbieyanta5753]

Very fun paintings on your t-bags, thanks for the tips, also the link to Ruby and her painting on t-bags..who knew!! Taking the simple and making ART!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Debbie, the thing is I am grateful to be able to afford the high quality art supplies now (which was NOT always the case) but I love finding out ways to be resourceful with what is right in front of us waiting for us to discover them. Zero waste art supplies!

[@volvacations2186]

Another Friyay video. These just are my day brighter and get me inspired.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so, so much. This makes me happy to hear.

[@conniebartch9656]

Want to try some of these! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Connie, I hope you make some fun and pretty projects! Kelly

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Great ideas. Thank you.

[@jjohnson1655]

So clever!!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thanks bunches! I do love my tea bags. 🫖🫖

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

Each is beautiful in its own way. I love the sunflower!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Nola. The yellow worked better than I anticipated. Love the surprises!🌻🌻🌼🌼`

[@RustToStardust]

So cool! Thank you Kelly!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Simone, and it is my real pleasure.

[@tangoann]

Very nicely done video! I’m anxious to find my iron & get started - thank you so much!🎨❤️

[@janetcunneen5733]

This is superb ❤ thanks a million Do you mind me asking what are you toying them in with is it gesso or glue ? Thanks

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Janet. Mostly in this project I am using a homemade clear gesso. Have a look at this for a clearer explanation. Thanks for touching base! Kelly kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXFcpp9erCFbKc

[@kathyfenton9268]

One of the things I really like about using tea bags is the beautiful tea color. In my mind, the uneven color and shape and the irregularity, in general, add an element of mystery and age. Thank you for presenting so many ideas to try!

[@BookandPaperArts]

You nailed it, Kathy. It is kind of like a cross between tea reading and mark making for a shabby chic divination. I like that in an art supply. 😺😺

[@rgporter1957]

Thank you, Kelly! Loved this. And I love me some gouache! I was gifted the super chunky earthy Derwent sticks like yours for my birthday. Now I am in need of some of those luscious slender sticks! I'm trying out all the different media a little at a time and having a great time. Still not yet sure what my true style is but I think I'm getting closer. Thanks again. Looking forward to the next installment of the tea bag tutorials!❤️

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Robyn. I actually love those chunky sticks and you can make the ink with those as I did with the thinner sticks so try that. The trouble for me is that they are too heavy to tote in my portable art kit and dang, they do NOT break. I tried and broke a darn nail. Have fun exploring!

[@bagobeans]

New viewer here. I subbed. Enjoy your channel. Very unique.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and welcome, Marie. So glad to meet you. And I hope you have a creative weekend! Kelly

[@jodimartin4250]

Oh and I love your pieces you made. 💐

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Jodi. It is kind of addictive, especially when they start to pile up and I think, just one more. And just one more after that. And....🎨🎨😺😺

[@sis9622]

I love this

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you so! I hope you make fun pieces. Kelly

[@marmaz57]

Thanks for the inspiration, Kelly! I'm going to give teabags a go!

[@BookandPaperArts]

That's what we like to hear.😺Keep me posted and let me know what you make! Kelly

[@judylane4069]

You’re so thorough!! I just found you and I really appreciate your videos!! Thank you!!!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hello and welcome, Judy. Thank you for that vote of confidence. I do love a good tea bag.🙂

[@angelastrozier7467]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been saving my tea bags since your last video. I’m so excited to try painting! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BookandPaperArts]

Angela, thank you for touching base. This really makes me happy! Hope you make some good stuff. It is kind of addictive, in a good way. 🎨🎨🎨🎨😺😺

[@CatherineSunnysideJournals]

The only tea I enjoy is Tetley, which is the round bags. However, I can purchase empty large square tea bags at the dollar store and I think I could brew them with my usual tea. Hmmm now you've got me thinking...

[@susanhudson3299]

Another great video. Thank you Kelly for sharing your knowledge and inspiring me. Sue 🇦🇺

[@BookandPaperArts]

Thank you, Susan. That is really nice of you to say so. 🌻🌻🌼🌼🌷🌷

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Awesome video! I've been saving tea bags and using them to strengthen pages but also wanting to paint on them! Great information on how to! Thanks for sharing! I learned a bunch!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Susan. I also save mine for mending, especially when a binding goes south an on altered book. It is so light but strangely resilient.

[@sirbimsaranadirangaalmedaa403]

Je te remerci ! Thank you for the video as usual i deem this video will be really useful to people who are willing to do new things with new ideas.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Mon plaisir, M. Almeda. 🎨🎨🌻🌻

[@laracraft82]

I prefer the acrylic paints to watercolour must admit. Yes fab video home made gesso as got the ingredients. Love this idea in general 👏 😀💓I want to draw on craft fabric plain white and use a black ink pen as think it's effective.

[@BookandPaperArts]

I like that outling with black pens, too, Lara. Really makes the thing pop.

[@laracraft82]

@@BookandPaperArts yes does make it stand out more 😀👍

[@jodimartin4250]

Hi Kelly 🙂 I have clear gesso and coffee dyed tea bags. So this will be my project for tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. What kind of tea was the bag that looked reddish? I have bought several kinds and they we’re always looking a little pinky. I know I mentioned that I’m not a fan of the tea. The smell is awful too. But for the sake of my craft I have brewed many types of tea and couldn’t achieve any other color than pinkish. That’s when I started coffee dying. Plus you can’t buy just a few bags. 💐💐💐

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi there, Jodi. That one is from a fruit "tea" - blackcurrant and something. So check out the tea section and see if there is something in the berry family there. To get the soaked and stained look, check out the technique in the previous video, where you let the liquid pool and dry with the bags. It adds a lot of dimension and depth.

[@karenmilligan3590]

Did you may part three, tiny books from tea bags? Than you.

[@BookandPaperArts]

Hi Karen. It got misplaced as after those two videos I was sick of looking at tea bags! But - I now plan to finally do tea bag books in early April so stay tuned! 🫖🫖🫖Kelly

[@karenmilligan3590]

Thanks. I am familiar with parts one and two. I've been researching how to turn into books. Banana fiber is strong but rips easily . Thanks.

[@armandaberlin2156]

I want to be your friend. SO BAD!!😁

[@BookandPaperArts]

Oh now, I suppose I do have my moments. 😺 As do we all! Happy making, Armanda!

[@mexico53ify]

If you turn that cup 90 degrees, you are drawing a person. That's what I saw first! then I realised it was a cup!!!!

[@BookandPaperArts]

Ha, that is wonderful, Chav. I hadn't noticed and now I have to go look at it again. Hilarious what patterns we see, isn't it?