View entire thread: What is your favorite Ink?
Posted by Alison on Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:40 PM Post subject: Re: What is your favorite Ink?
Brilliance is, by far, my favorite ink - especially Graphite Black, but all of them, really. Unless I'm embossing, and
then it's VersaMark. I got a bunch of those Versamagic Chalk pads, and never never use them. Alison
"Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote in message
news:1159013405.390740.49720@d34g2000cwd.googlegroups.com... [quote:99467b79e2]Okay so I really want to find out what
your favorite ink is? I have been thinking about purchaing some Versamagic Chalk pads and want to know if that is the
chalk pad to buy. What do you think? Any help would be appreciated. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North
Branch, MN [/quote:99467b79e2]
back to top
View entire thread: What is your favorite Ink?
Posted by Wave Jumper on Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:00 AM Post subject: Re: What is your favorite Ink?
I like watercolor markers and pads the best because their so versatile. I'm sorry I can't help you with chalk pads. I
have several VersaMagic and ColorBox Chalk pads but hardly ever use them and they seem to dry out faster than the
watercolor pads do. SAD On 9/23/06 5:10 AM, in article 1159013405.390740.49720@d34g2000cwd.googlegroups.com,
"Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: [quote:9da6d3aeb1]Okay so I really want to find out what your
favorite ink is? I have been thinking about purchaing some Versamagic Chalk pads and want to know if that is the chalk
pad to buy. What do you think? Any help would be appreciated. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN
[/quote:9da6d3aeb1]
back to top
View entire thread: What is your favorite Ink?
Posted by Roscoe2 on Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:10 PM Post subject: What is your favorite Ink?
Okay so I really want to find out what your favorite ink is? I have been thinking about purchaing some Versamagic Chalk
pads and want to know if that is the chalk pad to buy. What do you think? Any help would be appreciated. Inky Huggz,
Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN
back to top
View entire thread: What's your favorite technique?
Posted by Wave Jumper on Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:04 PM Post subject: Re: What's your favorite technique?
I have to have those! Am going to call my friend right now, she has a TAC catalog. Guess I should check in my SU
catalog first since I'm a demo for them...nope they don't have them. Thanks for the information. SAD On 9/21/06 9:47
AM, in article 1158857259.958648.218170@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com, "Missy O" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net>
wrote: [quote:389b70a6c5] Alison wrote: Oooooooooooooooooooo, now putting chalk - an effect I love, a mess I hate - in
pencil form just seems **brilliant**... must look out for these! Thanks, Missy! Alison Hi Allison, They are the
General Chalk pencils, I got mine from TAC. At the time my demo offered them buy 3 get one free so of course I had to
buy them then. I have used them at all of my workshops and practicaly each and every person purchases a pack. The cool
thing about them is, say you outline something and then you blend it, usually you want the outside to be a little darker
then the inside and well it is just that easy to do. Most importantly, no mess. You see I love something that is just
that easy. :o) Inky Huggz, Missy [/quote:389b70a6c5]
back to top
View entire thread: What's your favorite technique?
Posted by Missy O on Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:47 PM Post subject: Re: What's your favorite technique?
Alison wrote: [quote:c67ce7a06b]Oooooooooooooooooooo, now putting chalk - an effect I love, a mess I hate - in pencil
form just seems **brilliant**... must look out for these! Thanks, Missy! Alison Hi Allison,[/quote:c67ce7a06b] They
are the General Chalk pencils, I got mine from TAC. At the time my demo offered them buy 3 get one free so of course I
had to buy them then. I have used them at all of my workshops and practicaly each and every person purchases a pack.
The cool thing about them is, say you outline something and then you blend it, usually you want the outside to be a
little darker then the inside and well it is just that easy to do. Most importantly, no mess. You see I love something
that is just that easy. :o) Inky Huggz, Missy
back to top
View entire thread: What's your favorite technique?
Posted by Wave Jumper on Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:03 AM Post subject: Re: What's your favorite technique?
I've never heard of them. Where do you buy them? SAD On 9/20/06 9:32 PM, in article
1158813178.344527.180240@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com, "Missy O" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote:
[quote:e9ebd15222]okay so I think that my favorite technique is the chalk pencils. I absolutely love them, you can just
draw around say a skirt and then I take a q-tip and blend it in. It so nice as you don't have all that smearing or
smudging going on and you don't have to worry about it rubbing off. I must have all 4 sets of the chalk pencils. Has
anyone else tried them? Inky Huggz, Missy Olson North Branch, MN [/quote:e9ebd15222]
back to top
View entire thread: cheap/easy rebar shaping
Posted by Leo Lichtman on Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:39 AM Post subject: Re: cheap/easy rebar shaping
"Eli the Bearded" wrote:in message news:eli$0608312012@qz.little-neck.ny.us... [quote:037cca12ac] With
minimal tools and minimal money spent, I want to make some rebar half circles, (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[/quote:037cca12ac] For about 50 bucks you can buy a small version of a Hossfeld bender that will do
this easily. You will need to lay out a pattern (say, in chalk, on the floor) and keep checking the pieces for proper
curvature. As you make some, the job gets easier, because you learn to judge what you are doing, and don't have to
check as often.
back to top
View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:53 AM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
I love playing with chalks too but have never used the pencils. It sounds like they will give a different effect and I
love the idea that you can highlight with it. I have a set of chalks, each in little square partitions, that you rub a
Q-tip on and then rub it on your cardstock. You should spray a fixative on your finished project so it doesn't rub off.
If you want a brighter color using chalks buy Chalk Blender. It really brightens up the chalk so it "pops".
Chalk Blender may be glycerin but I'm not sure. Does anyone on this group know? By the way, if you do decide to use
Chalk Blender use it only on part of your chalk because it has oils in it that will ruin the chalk for other uses. Inky
Huggz, how do you use chalk pencils, like watercolor crayons but without the water? SAD On 10/3/06 8:42 AM, in article
1159890179.507756.156470@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote:
[quote:6e9e6014ba]chatty cathy wrote: Have both and have no idea what or how to use them..they are wasting away and i
want to use them or throw them out..any tips you can hand down to me about how to use them??? cathy Hi Cathy, I
absolutely positively LOVE the chalk pencils. I use them instead of using chalks. They are so easy to blend and use as
a highlight. You don't have to remember which shade of red that you used that "makeup" applicator on so you
don't smear the chalk or anything. Oh oh and most importantly, you don't have to worry about the chalk stain on your
cream carpeting when you drop the chalk pencil. Yes yes I have done that and yes yes it is still there 3 years later.
So be very careful when you drop the hot pink on your carpeting. If you want samples, let me know and I will send you a
picture. Now pencils, what type of pencils? Prismacolor? Watercolor? Drawing? Charcoal? Let us know and we can all
help you there too. There are so many talented stampers here that I know they can help you with them Hope this helps.
Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN [/quote:6e9e6014ba]
back to top
View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:00 AM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
So...I bought chalk pencils today and immediately went to my craft room to try them. I either bought the wrong kind of
pencils, used the wrong kind of cardstock or maybe it's just me. LOL. I used them like I do my watercolor crayons,
coloring near the outside edge of the stamped image and blending towards the center but it left a real dark border along
the edge. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get the border to blend inward a little better? I'm using a
Q-tip. SAD On 10/6/06 7:11 AM, in article 1160143884.083373.108620@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com, "Roscoe2"
<roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: [quote:1794f33ba6] Wave Jumper wrote: Thanks for the info on where to look at
Michaels. I think it would be a good idea to buy one small box and see how I like them before going wild. SAD You
will go wild once you have purchased them and played with them. Let me know what you think. Inky Huggz, Missy
[/quote:1794f33ba6]
back to top
View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:38 PM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils
Thanks for the info on where to look at Michaels. I think it would be a good idea to buy one small box and see how I
like them before going wild. SAD On 10/5/06 8:25 AM, in article 1160061923.748653.119000@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com,
"Roscoe2" <roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: [quote:c50d5c739e] Wave Jumper wrote: Thanks for the info on
the chalk pencils, Inky Huggz. Sounds great. I'll have to see if my craft stores in the area have some so I can use my
40% and 50% coupons. SAD On 10/3/06 9:08 PM, in article 1159934916.551367.127630@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com,
"Roscoe2" roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: " Inky Huggz, how do you use chalk pencils, like watercolor
crayons but without the water? SAD I use the chalk pencils like a colored pencil, but instead of blending them with a
blender pen or gamsol, I use a q-tip. The nice thing about the chalk pencils is that you do not have to seal them with
hair spray or fixative. I just outline what I want to color and blend inward. It is nice and i don't have to worry
about spraying the chalk and it is a much smother and well for lack of a better term but softer chalkier look. Clear as
Mud? Ha ha. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN Hi SAD, Check out your local Michaels over by the
pencils for drawing and such. Our Michael's has them by the individual markers, prismacolor pencils and such. Good luck
you will absolutely love them. If you have trouble finding them, I know that the Angel Company sells them. Check out
my website at http://missy.ismyangel.net When you find them, let me know what you think of them. I know that you will
want to get rid of all of your other chalks. Inky Huggz, Missy Olson Angel #1754 North Branch, MN [/quote:c50d5c739e]
back to top
View entire thread: Halloween help on garment sewing
Posted by Jane Kay on Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:10 AM Post subject: Re: Halloween help on garment sewing
My simplest dress/nightie (only done for little kids, but should work) Test first with an old sheet or something &
use it for a cool nightie or a beach cover-up. Measure your body at the biggest circumference- bust, hips, whatever.
Add at least 6 inches for "ease" - room to move & sit. Sew a tube of fabric this wide and as long as you
want your dress to be, plus some extra for hems and fudge factor. If you are in a big hurry you can hem the bottom edge
with stitch witchery at this point. Put 2 long strings in reach, then step into the tube and pull it up until the
bottom is where you want it, and even. Adjust so that the seam(s) fall where you want. Tie a string around your waist
over the tube to hold it up. Measure UP from the bottom so that the hem is even. Now pull the top up and tie it where
you want the top to be, leaving some vertical looseness. Top should "blouse" a little. Generally, a woman
will need more fabric length in the top front and skirt back. Mark the string lines with a chalk pencil all the way
around-(easier if friend or hubby does this for you, especially the back) sew elastic in on the string lines. Hem top
& bottom edges, or turn the top edge to make a casing for the elastic. Add straps if you want them- the elastic
might be enough, but straps would hide your bra straps. Jane in NE Ohio "quilter"
<l_marsella@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1161988736.472440.294470@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
[quote:74c06d3ba8]Well, it is one day until I need to wear a halloween costume, and despite my best attempts at sending
positive thoughts toward the fabric pile, my lovely tropical fabric from tahiti has NOT turned itself into a halloween
costume. I'd like to take some fabric and make it into a simple tropical dress, probably strapless...basically, one
step up from just wrapping it around my body and tying it (which I may have to do). I'll at least hem the edges. At
this point, all I can think to do besides that is maybe add some velcro. I certainly am not up to a zipper or other
closure. It'd be nice to give it some shape, like a bit of ruching (sp?) on the side or at the front or some darts, but
is this waaay too hard? free tahiti fabric scrap to whoever can help! I've never even hemmed a pair of pants on my
machine. The fabric I have is a fairly thick 100% cotton fabric (bought for quilting really), white, with a lovely
column of orange tropical flowers up the side. Plan B is to take a smaller piece (bright blue with white tropical
flowers) and make a wrap skirt, but I don't really have anything suitable for the top of the outfit (it's too cold to
wear a bikini top) so a one-piece seemed easier. I think I may actually have a pattern for a wrap skirt somewhere
around here, but I've never opened it. This will all be accessorized by shell necklaces and plastic leis and flowers in
the hair and a husband in a grass skirt and coconut bra (he hasn't quite agreed to that part yet). Why didn't I buy a
pattern before now? Lynn, very impressed with anyone who can sew clothes [/quote:74c06d3ba8]
back to top
View entire thread: need some more help
Posted by Debra on Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:07 PM Post subject: Re: need some more help
On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 02:20:39 -0400, Jacqueline <coldiron46@yahoo.com> wrote: [quote:cba0a3519a]I am at wits end
again. I know that even though I have bought precut blocks etc, that I will have to do some cutting some time. And
even if I don't have to I want to try it and see if I can. Now here is what I need to know. I need to get me a mat,
rotary cutter, and rulers, do you all recommend any one in particular. I have a rotary cutter but the best I remember
it won't cut butter, the thing has always been dull so I bet I bought cheap. [/quote:cba0a3519a] Others have covered the
rotary cutter thing as well or better than I can. I would add that I use my scissors as much or more than I use my
rotary cutter. There are ergonomic scissors on the market if you need them. [quote:cba0a3519a]What other supplies
to I need, since I will have to buy it all on line, may as well get what I need in one order if possible to save on
shipping. [/quote:cba0a3519a] Well, that depends on you. My great grandma made many quilts using only hand needles,
scissors, thread, fabric, batting, a pencil and some paper. All the other quilting do-dads just make it quicker. You
might want a sewing machine with extra needles and bobbins, a walking foot for the sewing machine, template plastic for
making any special templates, rotary cutter and mat, rulers, graph paper or a computer program for drawing out your
blocks and quilt top ideas, long pins, fabric markers or chalk pencils, [quote:cba0a3519a]Also when you all do buy
fabric, how much do you usually buy at a time? [/quote:cba0a3519a] I buy lots of different amounts now, but usually at
least a yard or two of something I really like. I wait until I need to buy batting so I don't have to find room to
store it. Backing material is easy to find, so I often wait on it as well. [quote:cba0a3519a]I want to participate
in this group as much as possible so I know I need to get some different colors and things to mail for squissies, I
think is what it was called. [/quote:cba0a3519a] Squishies are not mandatory, and you don't need to buy special fabric
just for them. No one expects to get squishies from new quilters who haven't got a fabric stash yet. If you want to
send out some squishies you can just buy a little bigger piece of fabric than you need when you find some cotton prints
you like. [quote:cba0a3519a]I guess I need someone to just lay out to me just what all I need to pick up like basic
thread, batting, the edging, which I can't remember what it is called. Border is what I would call it.
[/quote:cba0a3519a] The edging is called binding. You can buy pre-folded quilt binding, make your own binding, or even
just use the wrapped binding way to finish the edge of your quilts. [quote:cba0a3519a]I hope you all don't mind but
everyone of you have become my new best friends :) I hope the feeling is mutual and I have not aggravated the crap out
of you. I plan on spending the day reading about quilts and reacquainting myself with my sewing machine tomorrow, well
that is after church if I will give up the ghost and go to bed that is. :) I am so excited that I thought I first
thought I would wait until about Oct. to begin this project but I really do not think I can wait that long. Love you
all, Jacqueline Debra in VA[/quote:cba0a3519a] See my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
back to top
View entire thread: How do you "set" your chalking?
Posted by Marilyn on Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:52 PM Post subject: Re: How do you "set" your chalking?
It is a version of "meno speak" called "meno type".......flick..... *tosses M-C the "h"
she asks for and slots the "n" in the right place"* Thanks M-C....will that complete your next title?
LOL Take Care, Marilyn "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message
news:4j4d03F69c6eU1@individual.net... [quote:2189cc1af2]Here is an "n" Marilyn and I'll take that
"h" off your hands, on account I'm such a "nice" person, LOL! -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info Looking to save or make money scrapbooking? Join TLC for $24.95 (1
August-30 September special) Get the Digital LifeTimez software for (49.95) Consultant discount applies! Independent TLC
Director #417572 Visit my website at to see our traditional and digital scrapbook options: www.topline-creations.com/MC
My scrapbook and paper art stuff is here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mccplg "Marilyn"
<nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message news:dU5zg.26515$F8.11337@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk... Judy...you what the
cheapest can of hairspray you can find...LOL Marilyn "Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in message
news:eaioql$nii$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... Thanks Marilyn :) I think I made two mistakes - I sprayed from only about 30cm
distance and I DID use hair spray with conditioner in it! I'll keep an eye open for the chalk-fixative spray next time
I visit my LSS. You know, I got a Chizzel-it for Christmas and haven't even tried it out yet! I did not know there
was a tool-bit for chalking??!! I'll have to get my poach out asap. Judy, SA "Marilyn"
<nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message news:kA3zg.6161$Ca.2759@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk... Judy...on cards I use
a clear spray sealer by Plasti-Kote and spray it quite far away and into the air. I let the spray mist drop on the piece
and you can do the same with really "cheap" hairspray....avoid the one's containing conditioning agents!!!! As
you say this is not likely to be acid-free but it is fine for cards. If it "ran" you were probably too
close...I spray at least about a metre away from my project. You can buy chalk fixative sprays in art stores but you
would need to check the AF status of those as they are intended for use with pastels. On LO's that I have chalked I
use I-Kan-Dee chalks which are AF or Artist's Pastels, which are more intense in colour. The acid-free status of the
latter is questionable but if artists use them and they survive the test of time...who am I to question their
wisdom...LOL I think application is key for staying power :o) I apply what would appear to be way too much chalk and
then I use a clean cotton wool ball or soft tissue to sort of buff it back to a level I am happy with. This seems to
make some of the pigment penetrate into the paper and removes loose chalk. I have recently bought the Chizzel-It but I
haven't got around to using it yet.....LOL The demos I saw made the chalking look more intense so it will be
interesting to see how it goes when I try it. Another thing I do with chalked LO's is to ensure they are quickly stored
in a PP to reduce the wear and tear. It will be interesting to hear what other folks do :o) Take care, Marilyn
"Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in message news:eaie87$sgn$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... I spring-cleaned
and re-organized my scrap area today (after months of neglect - I really have "scrappers - guilt") although
it's still the middle of the winter here! I just can't be creative when things are not in their places :) Afterwards,
I worked on an unfinished LO and did a bit of chalking. I'm sure everyone have noticed how your chalking gets lighter as
time goes by. And this is where my Question comes in. Does anyone have some tips or advice on how to "set"
your chalking? The lady at my scrapbook shop said that one could spray it lightly with old fashioned hairspray. I
tried this today, but it went a bit "runny". I probably over-sprayed it. Also, I'm sure the hairspray is not
acid free. Would love to hear everyones thoughts and ideas :) -- Judy, South Africa Layouts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/capescrapper LO's for 2006: 15 Skinny Minnie Swap Jessie's Birthday Page Cards for
2006: 4 [/quote:2189cc1af2]
back to top
View entire thread: How do you "set" your chalking?
Posted by M-C on Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:44 PM Post subject: Re: How do you "set" your chalking?
Here is an "n" Marilyn and I'll take that "h" off your hands, on account I'm such a
"nice" person, LOL! -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info Looking to
save or make money scrapbooking? Join TLC for $24.95 (1 August-30 September special) Get the Digital LifeTimez software
for (49.95) Consultant discount applies! Independent TLC Director #417572 Visit my website at to see our traditional and
digital scrapbook options: www.topline-creations.com/MC My scrapbook and paper art stuff is here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mccplg "Marilyn" <nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dU5zg.26515$F8.11337@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk... [quote:0a206e6858]Judy...you what the cheapest can of hairspray
you can find...LOL Marilyn "Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in message news:eaioql$nii$1@ctb-
nnrp2.saix.net... Thanks Marilyn :) I think I made two mistakes - I sprayed from only about 30cm distance and I DID
use hair spray with conditioner in it! I'll keep an eye open for the chalk-fixative spray next time I visit my LSS.
You know, I got a Chizzel-it for Christmas and haven't even tried it out yet! I did not know there was a tool-bit for
chalking??!! I'll have to get my poach out asap. Judy, SA "Marilyn" <nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in
message news:kA3zg.6161$Ca.2759@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk... Judy...on cards I use a clear spray sealer by Plasti-Kote
and spray it quite far away and into the air. I let the spray mist drop on the piece and you can do the same with really
"cheap" hairspray....avoid the one's containing conditioning agents!!!! As you say this is not likely to be
acid-free but it is fine for cards. If it "ran" you were probably too close...I spray at least about a metre
away from my project. You can buy chalk fixative sprays in art stores but you would need to check the AF status of
those as they are intended for use with pastels. On LO's that I have chalked I use I-Kan-Dee chalks which are AF or
Artist's Pastels, which are more intense in colour. The acid-free status of the latter is questionable but if artists
use them and they survive the test of time...who am I to question their wisdom...LOL I think application is key for
staying power :o) I apply what would appear to be way too much chalk and then I use a clean cotton wool ball or soft
tissue to sort of buff it back to a level I am happy with. This seems to make some of the pigment penetrate into the
paper and removes loose chalk. I have recently bought the Chizzel-It but I haven't got around to using it yet.....LOL
The demos I saw made the chalking look more intense so it will be interesting to see how it goes when I try it. Another
thing I do with chalked LO's is to ensure they are quickly stored in a PP to reduce the wear and tear. It will be
interesting to hear what other folks do :o) Take care, Marilyn "Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in
message news:eaie87$sgn$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... I spring-cleaned and re-organized my scrap area today (after months of
neglect - I really have "scrappers - guilt") although it's still the middle of the winter here! I just can't
be creative when things are not in their places :) Afterwards, I worked on an unfinished LO and did a bit of chalking.
I'm sure everyone have noticed how your chalking gets lighter as time goes by. And this is where my Question comes in.
Does anyone have some tips or advice on how to "set" your chalking? The lady at my scrapbook shop said that
one could spray it lightly with old fashioned hairspray. I tried this today, but it went a bit "runny". I
probably over-sprayed it. Also, I'm sure the hairspray is not acid free. Would love to hear everyones thoughts and
ideas :) -- Judy, South Africa Layouts at http://community.webshots.com/user/capescrapper LO's for 2006: 15 Skinny
Minnie Swap Jessie's Birthday Page Cards for 2006: 4 [/quote:0a206e6858]
back to top
View entire thread: How do you "set" your chalking?
Posted by Marilyn on Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:21 PM Post subject: Re: How do you "set" your chalking?
Judy...you what the cheapest can of hairspray you can find...LOL Marilyn "Judy SA"
<askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in message news:eaioql$nii$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... [quote:2673e967f2]Thanks Marilyn :)
I think I made two mistakes - I sprayed from only about 30cm distance and I DID use hair spray with conditioner in it!
I'll keep an eye open for the chalk-fixative spray next time I visit my LSS. You know, I got a Chizzel-it for Christmas
and haven't even tried it out yet! I did not know there was a tool-bit for chalking??!! I'll have to get my poach out
asap. Judy, SA "Marilyn" <nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
news:kA3zg.6161$Ca.2759@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk... Judy...on cards I use a clear spray sealer by Plasti-Kote and spray
it quite far away and into the air. I let the spray mist drop on the piece and you can do the same with really
"cheap" hairspray....avoid the one's containing conditioning agents!!!! As you say this is not likely to be
acid-free but it is fine for cards. If it "ran" you were probably too close...I spray at least about a metre
away from my project. You can buy chalk fixative sprays in art stores but you would need to check the AF status of
those as they are intended for use with pastels. On LO's that I have chalked I use I-Kan-Dee chalks which are AF or
Artist's Pastels, which are more intense in colour. The acid-free status of the latter is questionable but if artists
use them and they survive the test of time...who am I to question their wisdom...LOL I think application is key for
staying power :o) I apply what would appear to be way too much chalk and then I use a clean cotton wool ball or soft
tissue to sort of buff it back to a level I am happy with. This seems to make some of the pigment penetrate into the
paper and removes loose chalk. I have recently bought the Chizzel-It but I haven't got around to using it yet.....LOL
The demos I saw made the chalking look more intense so it will be interesting to see how it goes when I try it. Another
thing I do with chalked LO's is to ensure they are quickly stored in a PP to reduce the wear and tear. It will be
interesting to hear what other folks do :o) Take care, Marilyn "Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in
message news:eaie87$sgn$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... I spring-cleaned and re-organized my scrap area today (after months of
neglect - I really have "scrappers - guilt") although it's still the middle of the winter here! I just can't
be creative when things are not in their places :) Afterwards, I worked on an unfinished LO and did a bit of chalking.
I'm sure everyone have noticed how your chalking gets lighter as time goes by. And this is where my Question comes in.
Does anyone have some tips or advice on how to "set" your chalking? The lady at my scrapbook shop said that
one could spray it lightly with old fashioned hairspray. I tried this today, but it went a bit "runny". I
probably over-sprayed it. Also, I'm sure the hairspray is not acid free. Would love to hear everyones thoughts and
ideas :) -- Judy, South Africa Layouts at http://community.webshots.com/user/capescrapper LO's for 2006: 15 Skinny
Minnie Swap Jessie's Birthday Page Cards for 2006: 4 [/quote:2673e967f2]
back to top
View entire thread: How do you "set" your chalking?
Posted by Judy SA on Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:04 PM Post subject: Re: How do you "set" your chalking?
Thanks Marilyn :) I think I made two mistakes - I sprayed from only about 30cm distance and I DID use hair spray
with conditioner in it! I'll keep an eye open for the chalk-fixative spray next time I visit my LSS. You know, I got
a Chizzel-it for Christmas and haven't even tried it out yet! I did not know there was a tool-bit for chalking??!!
I'll have to get my poach out asap. Judy, SA "Marilyn" <nospam@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
news:kA3zg.6161$Ca.2759@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk... [quote:cade0c31c8]Judy...on cards I use a clear spray sealer by
Plasti-Kote and spray it quite far away and into the air. I let the spray mist drop on the piece and you can do the same
with really "cheap" hairspray....avoid the one's containing conditioning agents!!!! As you say this is not
likely to be acid-free but it is fine for cards. If it "ran" you were probably too close...I spray at least
about a metre away from my project. You can buy chalk fixative sprays in art stores but you would need to check the AF
status of those as they are intended for use with pastels. On LO's that I have chalked I use I-Kan-Dee chalks which are
AF or Artist's Pastels, which are more intense in colour. The acid-free status of the latter is questionable but if
artists use them and they survive the test of time...who am I to question their wisdom...LOL I think application is key
for staying power :o) I apply what would appear to be way too much chalk and then I use a clean cotton wool ball or
soft tissue to sort of buff it back to a level I am happy with. This seems to make some of the pigment penetrate into
the paper and removes loose chalk. I have recently bought the Chizzel-It but I haven't got around to using it
yet.....LOL The demos I saw made the chalking look more intense so it will be interesting to see how it goes when I try
it. Another thing I do with chalked LO's is to ensure they are quickly stored in a PP to reduce the wear and tear. It
will be interesting to hear what other folks do :o) Take care, Marilyn "Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net>
wrote in message news:eaie87$sgn$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net... I spring-cleaned and re-organized my scrap area today (after
months of neglect - I really have "scrappers - guilt") although it's still the middle of the winter here! I
just can't be creative when things are not in their places :) Afterwards, I worked on an unfinished LO and did a bit of
chalking. I'm sure everyone have noticed how your chalking gets lighter as time goes by. And this is where my Question
comes in. Does anyone have some tips or advice on how to "set" your chalking? The lady at my scrapbook
shop said that one could spray it lightly with old fashioned hairspray. I tried this today, but it went a bit
"runny". I probably over-sprayed it. Also, I'm sure the hairspray is not acid free. Would love to hear
everyones thoughts and ideas :) -- Judy, South Africa Layouts at http://community.webshots.com/user/capescrapper LO's
for 2006: 15 Skinny Minnie Swap Jessie's Birthday Page Cards for 2006: 4 [/quote:cade0c31c8]
back to top
View entire thread: How do you "set" your chalking?
Posted by Marilyn on Sun Jul 30, 2006 3:43 PM Post subject: Re: How do you "set" your chalking?
Judy...on cards I use a clear spray sealer by Plasti-Kote and spray it quite far away and into the air. I let the spray
mist drop on the piece and you can do the same with really "cheap" hairspray....avoid the one's containing
conditioning agents!!!! As you say this is not likely to be acid-free but it is fine for cards. If it "ran"
you were probably too close...I spray at least about a metre away from my project. You can buy chalk fixative sprays in
art stores but you would need to check the AF status of those as they are intended for use with pastels. On LO's that
I have chalked I use I-Kan-Dee chalks which are AF or Artist's Pastels, which are more intense in colour. The acid-free
status of the latter is questionable but if artists use them and they survive the test of time...who am I to question
their wisdom...LOL I think application is key for staying power :o) I apply what would appear to be way too much chalk
and then I use a clean cotton wool ball or soft tissue to sort of buff it back to a level I am happy with. This seems to
make some of the pigment penetrate into the paper and removes loose chalk. I have recently bought the Chizzel-It but I
haven't got around to using it yet.....LOL The demos I saw made the chalking look more intense so it will be
interesting to see how it goes when I try it. Another thing I do with chalked LO's is to ensure they are quickly stored
in a PP to reduce the wear and tear. It will be interesting to hear what other folks do :o) Take care, Marilyn
"Judy SA" <askme@telkomsa.net> wrote in message news:eaie87$sgn$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net...
[quote:4093d8f035]I spring-cleaned and re-organized my scrap area today (after months of neglect - I really have
"scrappers - guilt") although it's still the middle of the winter here! I just can't be creative when things
are not in their places :) Afterwards, I worked on an unfinished LO and did a bit of chalking. I'm sure everyone have
noticed how your chalking gets lighter as time goes by. And this is where my Question comes in. Does anyone have some
tips or advice on how to "set" your chalking? The lady at my scrapbook shop said that one could spray it
lightly with old fashioned hairspray. I tried this today, but it went a bit "runny". I probably over-
sprayed it. Also, I'm sure the hairspray is not acid free. Would love to hear everyones thoughts and ideas :) --
Judy, South Africa Layouts at http://community.webshots.com/user/capescrapper LO's for 2006: 15 Skinny Minnie Swap
Jessie's Birthday Page Cards for 2006: 4 [/quote:4093d8f035]
back to top