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Epoxy Resin
Epoxy Resin is by far the most sticky and messy medium I work with. It’s three equal parts prep, execution, and clean up. But don’t put things away too far if your project isn’t a single application. One coat takes 24 hours to dry and harden. Resist the temptation to lose your patience. My set…
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Acrylic Paint
Acrylics are probably the most versatile paint medium I work with. Think of it as your A – Z paint. It can be applied to any surface, it doesn’t have to be super expensive, you can use different techniques of applying it and you can probably find the exact colour you want without having to…
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Clay
Such a satisfying activity. If you liked Play-doh and plasticine when you were a kid, you’ll love clay. I recommend starting with something simple, like a little dish, a pinch pot, or even just a shape like a heart. Squeeze off about a 1/3 cup of clay from a brick of clay (I have both…
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Watercolour
Watercolour painting can be surprisingly easy. If you’re new to this medium, I suggest experimenting with dropping colours beside each other so you can see how they bleed into each other. This will give you an idea of how much is too much, how much paint you actually need, how quick it dries – in…
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Hello World!
Breathe. Let’s make some art together! Are you intimidated “making art”? Just let it happen. You really can’t get it wrong because art is subjective. If you are pleased with what it is, that’s all that matters. Forget about having the perfect brush, or the right brand of paint, those details are trivial for now.…
Rachel in Bloom 