PAPER: Strathmore Watercolor Paper 90lb. I like this one because I can scrub and it doesn't ball up. I use 90lb. because it can go through my printer for digis! I use an Epson Printer to print with and it does NOT smudge. My HP Printer smudges terribly. My Epson is a cheap $49 Stylus NX105.
The one on the left is trash for me! Pass it on to the kiddos! I have found that once it loses it's shape, it doesn't hold the right amount of ink for me! It is either too wet or too dry.
INK: I always use the Distress Ink REFILLS. I know the pads can be used, but I just prefer to use the refills. I put a few drops in watercolor palette such as this:
I lay it in a drawer when I am done and don't cover it or anything. The ink will not dry out!
I think I have about covered most of the questions I have been getting! Feel free to comment if you have more questions and I will edit this post with answers!
Have fun!
Dena
thanks Dena, I so want to try watercolouring with DI's so need to invest in some good paper x
ReplyDeleteThis is cool, thanks. I too need better paper.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see what others use for their artwork. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Karina
Dena, a friend just got back from the States and purchased this watercolour paper for me as we could not get it here. I just tried it yesterday...it's the best! Thank-you so much for all your help with this love of distress inks!
ReplyDeleteOooh Dena! Thank you for the tips!!! Gosh I wish HP didn't smear! hehe!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Elise
Thanks for this info. Will look for those brushes next trip to Michael's. Edna
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