Welcome to Watch It Wednesday #5 edition. I have been playing a little with watercolouring lately. (still much to learn!). I have had a few questions from customers asking what the difference is between the Blender Pens and the Aquapainters. I came across this video from Stampin’ Up! so thought I would share it with you. Perhaps it will help you too with your watercolouring. Don’t miss the fun tip at the end.
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What did you think?? I liked the tip with the Reinkers. Must try that sometime. I think the effect looks great.
What do you prefer to use when you are watercolouring? I prefer the Aquapainter but it also can depend on what you want to colour and how you want it to look. The Aquapainter gives a lighter, washed look whereas the Blender Pen gives more a look of colouring with Markers.
Just a note too: In the video she stamped with Stazon. Stampin’ Up! doesn’t carry Stazon any longer. You could use the Black Archival ink pad. Be sure to let that dry a bit or give it a blast with the Heat Tool. Also, she suggested stamping on Watercolour Paper. That is very important to stop pilling but you can also use the White Shimmer paper or even the Thick Whisper White if there is not too much water used. I mostly use the White Shimmer paper.
The Aquapainters and the Blender Pens are available in my store now for your watercolouring. The Aquapainters are $20 for 2 available HERE. The Blender Pens come 3 per pack and they are dual ended (even more value). They are $21 available HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today for this week’s edition of Watch It Wednesday. If there is something particular you would like to know about or to see a video of then drop me a comment and I will see how I go.
Jenny
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