Finally, the first art journal I ever started is now finished and bound :) I have created a video for the Flip for a quick flip through. You can always watch the whole playlist here:
Supplies used in this art journal:
Note: If I have missed anything or you have any questions, please feel free to comment and I'll reply with the info or an update :)
- Colors:
- Acrylic paint
- Color pens (for kids)
- Fluid marker
- Permanent markers
- Soft pastels (mostly for backgrounds)
- Spray color pens (for kids)
- Water color paint
- Water color pens
- Glue
- Acetone based glue
- Water based glue
- Wood glue (the best option)
- Primer
- Gesso
- Special Effects:
- Glitter
- Napkins
- Recycled book paper
- Recycled paper that was used as paint pallets while painting
- Recycled tissue paper
- Stencils (all homemade)
- Transfer paper
- Page Sealing/Protection:
- Acrylic varnish (for sealing and gluing in the old days as matt/gel medium)
- Hairspray
- Paraffin wax to seal the pages after applying the varnish (I use that from the small tea light candles)
- Equipment:
- Paint brushes
- Hairdryer
- Jar of water to clean brushes
- Surface protector (I ended up using a cookie sheet which is water and heat proof)
- Video making equipment:
- Video camera
- Tripod
- Daylight lamp bulb
- Computer with video editing software (iMovie is what I used)
- Royalty free music (This is my best source)
