Friday, 21 July 2017

Tea Bag Art Hints And Tips

By Ruth Scott


It may come as a surprise to many how household items that are affordable and easy to find are used in art. However tea bag art is increasingly popular and it has much to offer. It is very easy to source this material at many supermarkets and it can create truly unique effects.

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.

Read on to a little bit more about how artists are utilizing this medium whether you are keen to buy new work or learn more about the process. In fact this is a very versatile material. It can create stunning effects with some time devoted to practice.

Many times tea bags are used in a similar way to watercolor paints. The natural pigmentation in the tea is used to create interesting effects. After the tea is made it is cooled and utilized in a similar way to a pot of ink or watercolor 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.

You should keep in mind that tea stains may not have the same lightfastness of paints that are specially formulated for this purpose. That is why it is important to keep away from direct sun in case of fading. However, for many this is an asset as lots of artists like the organic quality of pigments that gradually fade.

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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