I have another background today that almost didn't happen.
110 lb cardstock
Ice cream lid used as paint palette
2 colors fluid acrylics (colors of your choice)
1 balloon
I chose the colors, then blew up the balloon, but left it overnight. The next morning the balloon had leaked and was nearly flat. I put the project away and went on to a different background technique. I finally decided I should try to make the nearly flat balloon work. Fortunately, when that didn't happen,
I wasn't sure if these were the same two colors I had chosen before, but I like them together, so decided to use them. I poured the green gold on the plate,
then dipped the balloon in the paint. I smooshed (may not be a word, but I used it anyway) and did a bit of twisting in places, once I felt I was lining the paint up instead of randomly adding it to the page.
I then added the blue to the plate. It was much thicker than the green, which gave me a bit of trouble.
The thicker blue paint didn't smoosh as much as the green paint. I was still quite pleased with the results and it makes a great background.
For Day 17 of 22, I repurposed a gifted balloon and created a charming background.
Thanks to everyone who is following along on this recycling journey leading up to bEARTHday.
9 thoughtful remarks:
I like the smooshed colours! happy recycling.
What an interesting technique. And if smooshed isn't a word it should be.
I like the balloon technique, it's lovely. Enjoy the rest of the week Elizabeth
...you must have a huge stash.
Good
Have fun!
I have never seen this balloon technique before! Thanks for sharing. :)
These paint blobs look like feathers.And I really like those 2 colors. I'm glad you gave this a second try. Hope it was a good day. hugs-Erika
Interesting
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