الأربعاء، 19 يوليو 2017

Some Tea Bag Art Pointers

By Ruth Scott


A lot of people are not aware of the full range of materials that may be used in art but they are very diverse. Tea bag art is gaining quite a following due to a talented group of artists who are using this medium in their work. Read on to learn more about this very intriguing approach to drawing and painting.

If you are thinking about buying a work of art or if you want to make your own, safety should be the top priority. That means that you must carefully vet any suppliers, sellers and products. At the same time make sure that any projects undertaken at home are done in a safe way.

To help with this topic there are many consumer guides available through book sellers and at libraries and some of them focus on collecting art. In addition you can find lots of art guides that highlight how to undertake projects at home safely. Protecting yourself as a maker and as a consumer is very important.

Below you will find information on some creative ways that artists are using this medium. It can create an interesting effect when utilized with skill. Many artists have devoted much time to learning more about how to use it best effect and the results are stellar.

Many times tea bags are used in a similar way to watercolor paints. The natural pigmentation in the tea is used to create interesting effects. After the tea is made it is cooled and utilized in a similar way to a pot of ink or watercolor paint.

It is common for painters to use a paper that is watercolor type or something similar. The absorbent surface makes it possible to get a great range of looks and styles. You can find watercolor paper in many different grades which run the gamut in terms of how absorbent they are as well as texture.

Remember that in using organic materials like tea that the end result may not be as permanent as some other artist formulated pigments. Thus you should keep this in mind particularly if displaying the work in strong sun light. It is something to keep in mind if you are looking for a totally light fast picture.

Yet, many artists really like how tea may fade, giving it a particularly organic look that is affected by time. Some artists work with different strengths of tea to create lots of tonal range adding much excitement to this most simple of media. For further tips, you can find projects outlined using this medium in art magazines and books. To get more creative ideas you may find much inspiration online. In fact there are many blogs and sites which are filled with demonstrations of creative projects that use very inexpensive and simple media such as teabags. Making art need not cost a lot and can even create stunning effects with very basic materials from your kitchen. A search online is sure to uncover a wide range of artists who make this type of work.




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