Exemplar layering card and tissue

Materials for mixed media with tissue

Anything firm will work for a background, Prime first and ensure to dry flat afterwards if using lots of glue

Autumn Inspiration

Acrylic or water based inks make a good partner for working in tissue paper.

• Using a strong primed surface, cover with watered down pva (50%water)
• Layer with cut or torn tissue using the colours as you would paint, letting them show through and change in tones as they layer up
• Keep painting on a layer of glue on top each time to smooth and secure each layer
• Add areas of coloured tissue for detail
• reflect on your composition from time to time
• when your piece is dry you can paint or add ink on top
• finished work can be varnished

Building up Composition from the background forward

Pete

Anne

Pauline

Sue

Rose

Pauline

Trisha

Allan

Debbie

Jim- Two Layers of insulation board, mirror laminate and card to make a stained glass window.

Some of our pieces this week might evolve with extra layers- so keep watching for updates!

Have a great week,

Love Liz at the Beach Hut xx