Guides & DOwnloads
Here I will share some top tips relating to my different types of art: encaustic, alcohol ink and creating and using hand dyed tissue paper. I will also list some of my favourite supplies, as well as offer some free downloadable guides.
The dyed tissue paper can be mounted onto a variety of substrates, for example, a wooden canvas, mount-board or medium weight watercolour paper. Please use the art materials that you have to complete this activity - do not feel you have to buy a lot of new supplies. Materials A medium and a small paint brush Selection of watercolour or acrylic inks Walnut ink or dark brown acrylic paint or ink Pan pastels e.g. gold, dark blue and green Aquarelle Stabilo brown pencil Optional: Posca pens Dr Ph Martin's Bleed proof white Modge podge or other acrylic matt glue/sealer Pritt stick or other solid glue, or wallpaper paste. Flying birds stencil: www.hobbycraft.co.uk Carnival Wet strength tissue paper: www.carnivalpapers.com Equipment Silicone protective mat Scissors Cutting knife Cutting mat Foam brush or pieces of sponge Disposable gloves Spray bottle filled with water Paper towels Disposable baby wipes Pot of clean water Heat gun or heat tool
Materials Large and small paint brush Selection of watercolour or acrylic inks Carnival Wet strength tissue paper: www.carnivalpapers.com Equipment Silicone protective mat Parchment paper Spray bottle filled with water Heat gun
How would you like to learn to create beautiful, vibrant hand dyed tissue paper? Follow me on your journey to achieving this! Using simple techniques, materials and equipment you can begin to make your own unique tissue paper. In my forthcoming book (due for publication by Search Press – February 2026) I will explain many techniques step-by-step. You will also learn how to use your dyed tissue paper in a range of products.
