This
week we are going to talk about the chalks I use to color my clay
projects. The ones I use are in a stick form and are sold for people
that do drawing with them. I just bought cheap ones because that is
all we need for what we are doing. I have a lot of colors I will
probably never use but I also have many options and you never know
when there might be an occasion to use those fun colors.
When
I do run out of a color I will probably replace just the ones I need
to replace. If you look at some art stores (the ones that cater to
artists as opposed to crafters) they usually sell similar chalk/
pastel sticks individually.
For
applying the chalk I prefer an eyeshadow brush to a paint brush. I
get a much better result from them. After all the eyeshadow brush is
made for a powder product where a paint brush is made for a wet
medium. I just buy my brushes at the dollar store and if you take
care of them they will last a very long time.
I
do recommend having at least 2 brushes, that way you can use more
colors at a time.
Do
be sure to wash the brush after every use, you don't want to muddy up
the next project with the chalk left in the brush from the last one.
A simple wash with warm water and a mild liquid soap works best.
Shampoo is my preference for soap for my bushes but any liquid soap
will do. Be sure your brush is completely dry before you use it next
time.
Now
for applying the chalk. I noticed that the problem most of you have
with applying chalks is that you don't seem to be burnishing the
color in enough to get the color even across the project. You do want
to really work with the brush and the chalk and work that chalk into
the surface.
Just
like anything else this takes some practice, just keep working at it
and you will get the hang of it.
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