Second Thursday Tutorial on Wednesday: Lutrador, part 2

Today we are once again exploring Lutrador.  If you missed part 1, please go here.

I realize my scanner is on its last leg, but I took all the photos late at night and this page looked better after I scanned it.

I wasn't sure I had Oil Pastels, but fortunately, I did.

I got out several of my pastels, incuding the pastels that CJ sent me. but when I looked they were not oil pastels.

However, I had these sticks Susi sent me for my birthday one year.  She told me they could be used just like water soluble crayons.

When I examined them, they were exactly the same ones Riley used and recommended.

Just like in the original book photos, I started with dry Lutrador.

Although it's hard to see, I added water to the Lutrador and oil pastels.

Using a foam brush, I started to spread the paint on the wet Lutrador fabric.

I continued adding water until the paint was distributed across the fabric.

The colors softened as they dried.

Next, I added more color, this time alternating colors to achieve a nice pattern.

Then, as per the instructions, the piece had to sit for two days until it was dry enough to iron.  You need to do this in order to set the paint and remove the excess wax.  Be sure to place a piece of parchment paper, paper towel, or your silicone mat over the Lutrador before you iron it.

Once dry and ironed, it was more subtle than I expected.

Much to my surprise, however, the reverse side was more vibrant.

Ruminations:

1.  I was shocked at how the "boxes" I created in the first place never totally went away.  I thought they would eventually blend once the water was added, but even after ironing, you can see they are still there, especially when seen from the reverse side. 

2.  The accent "boxes" were much brighter than I anticipated, again, especially from the reverse side.

3.  Check your reverse side.  You may like it better than the front.

Thanks so much for joining me today.  Remember, you don't have to purchase the book, because I'll go through as many projects as I have products for.  I plan to sew on this piece once we get to the sewing section.

Once this post goes live, it will be called Lutrador part 2: Portfolio Oil Pastels on my Tutorials page.