Spotlight on the new Media Tools

I love the new Media Tools in my line. They are silicone-tipped brushes and they're great for all kinds of mark-making! Think of them like a paintbrush. If you can do it with a paintbrush, you can do it with one of these tools to get a different effect or mark. They work wonderfully in the thick Dina Wakley Media acrylic paints. Here are three of my favorite ways to use the tools.

1. Scribble right into paint (this technique is called sgraffito). Each tip will give you a different scribble mark.

2. Use the each tool to make interesting marks. Each tip will give you a different shaped mark. The mark will change depending on how quickly you move your hand, how much paint you put on the tip, and how hard you press. So fun!

3. Use the very edge of each tool tip to create interesting, artistic lines.

Here are the finished tags:

Don't forget to try the tools on your gelatin plates, too. How are you going to use your Media Tools?

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These things are awesome. I applied a thick layer of gesso over a couple of pages and used these to make marks in the gesso. Once dry, I covered the page with paint and the change in texture was visible and added a cool effect. I can't wait to try 'em on my gelli plate.

Posted by: Travis | March 01, 2017 at 12:50 AM

These are definitely on my must have list too! so inspired by the new products and by just putting paint/ink stencil down on paper. I have some Gelli plates from a couple years ago that I have barely used...they need to come out to play with these new tools :)

Posted by: Cathy | March 01, 2017 at 12:52 AM

Love that birdie hat! It was fun using the new Media Tools in class.

Posted by: Sue W. | March 01, 2017 at 03:11 AM

Oh I LOVE these!! A must have!

Posted by: Leslie | March 01, 2017 at 07:59 AM

Woot! MUST get these.

Posted by: stephanie | March 01, 2017 at 08:58 AM

These are truly a MUST have!! I'll be out looking for them and can't wait to use them on the gelli plate since one must be careful what tools are used on it. Fab tags!!

Posted by: Linda K | March 01, 2017 at 11:13 AM