7/24/2017

Tea Bag Art Tips And Pointers

By Ruth Scott


Many people are unfamiliar with the wide range of uses of unconventional materials in art. However tea bag art is increasingly popular as a low cost and simple medium for great creative results. Read on to learn about how artists are using this one of a kind medium in their work.

Remember that if you plan to undertake art projects at home or if you are planning to buy an artwork, that safety should be your top concern. This means checking that all vendors and products are safe and reputable. As well you should use any art mediums at home in a safe manner, an important point that should be the first priority.

To help with this topic there are many consumer guides available through book sellers and at libraries and some of them focus on collecting art. In addition you can find lots of art guides that highlight how to undertake projects at home safely. Protecting yourself as a maker and as a consumer is very important.

Below you will find information on some creative ways that artists are using this medium. It can create an interesting effect when utilized with skill. Many artists have devoted much time to learning more about how to use it best effect and the results are stellar.

You might not be familiar with all the techniques used in watercolor, but teabags can be utilized in a similar way to this type of paint. It may be prepared as one would make a cup of tea. The only difference is that instead of using the tea to drink the artist uses it as paint.

The best papers for painting with tea are watercolor and other absorbent papers. Artists use it just like watercolors with soft brushes. The strength of tea affects the pigmentation so there is much range in terms of tone.

It is a fun approach for many artists to paint monochrome pictures using this simple and cheap means. In fact many are utilizing this medium for simple sketches as well as more finished works. The chance to use such a natural and beautiful medium is welcomed by many. One fun experiment that some designers are undertaking is to use different grades of shade by steeping the tea for different amounts of time. They prepare several cups and allow the tea to stain the water for varying amounts of time to get different tones. This is a fun way to get lots of different shades in one picture.

Tea may not be as lightfast as more permanent inks and artist materials. That is why it may be used in a fun way for preparatory sketches. However if you are looking for something more permanent you may wish to turn to artists materials solely for this purpose. Yet at the same time many people appreciate the fact that the tea stain may fade in sunlight. The organic quality gives the work an added dimension. For more tips on this topic, you can find many creative guides in magazines for artists.




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