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Zest-it with coloured pencils and other media |
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Zest-it with coloured pencils and other media |
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Used with
Coloured Pencils
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This insight into using Zest-it with coloured pencils is by the kind permission of Ann Swan and taken from her article in the June 2002 Leisure Painter magazine. Ann lists all the materials to be used including Zest-it, which is used with cotton wool buds to blend the colours applied with the pencils and 'under paint' the tomatoes, as shown on the lower tomato in the top picture. More colours are applied and blended with the Zest-it until the final picture is produced. For more about Ann's way of working visit her web page at www.annswan.co.uk/ukcpsarticle.htm (? this link now seems to be inactive Jul.10)
Click for a link to the UK Coloured Pencil Society |
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If you would like more insight into using Zest-it to blend Coloured Pencils,
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Used withOil Pastel
If you use Oil Pastel, Zest-it can be used in a similar way to that above, to blend and under paint before completing the picture. It is particularly effective with Oil pastels for blending and smoothing. Pointed cotton
wool buds or tortillons and paper stump are useful tools for this. Be aware that when
used with oil pastels on paper it can be hard to correct/remove as the colour sinks into the paper, making the background colour more permanent. New -Zest-it Blending Sponge for moistening paper stumps and tortillions. www.zest-itartproducts.co.uk We have tested Neopastel by Caran d'Ache with Zest-it, the results can be seen onOil pastels |
To see Oil Pastels and Zest-it at work click the link.
With Pastel or Pastel pencil
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Gives a whole new look to Pastels, use Zest-it to stain and under-paint the subject, it makes the first layer of pastel 'sink' into the paper. This in turn allows more layers to be applied. The Pastel will darken when first 'wetted' with Zest-it on the paper, normal colour will return as the Zest-it evaporates. |
With Parchment Work
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For a step by step guide to using Zest-it with parchment work click the link, it also has links to people offering free patterns and workshops. New -Zest-it Blending Sponge for moistening paper stumps and tortillions. www.zest-itartproducts.co.uk |
With Coloured Pencils
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Lots of information about blending coloured pencils can be found at Jacqui Blackman.co.uk and on the artist links page |
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Our Artists Hand Cleaner
removes oil paint, pastel, varnish and acrylic from the hands without any harsh, abrasive or drying effects, leaving the skin soft and supple. It has a Cosmetic Certificate and is suitable for sensitive skin. It is hand-made with Orange peel powder, organic Shea Butter and Essential Oils to gently but thoroughly remove Oil paint from the hands, leaving them supple and conditioned. To use: - take a small 'hazelnut' sized amount and work/rub well into dry and dirty hands. Then add a few drops of water to create a lather, work the lather, then rinse and dry. (As with all soap - avoid contact with eyes). This product was two years in development and had 12 months of testing by art and craft professionals, all were very happy with the results in that - it gently cleans the hands of oil paint, was kind and helpful to the skin, was long lasting and 'does what it says on the pot' To purchase online at J and T's Art and Calligraphy please click the link. |
Removing Art Masking Fluid from your brushes
| Zest-it is not an aggressive cleaner, so patience is rewarded. This method works well for brushes 'stiff' with Art Masking Fluid. Soak the brush in a small amount of Zest-it Artists Adhesive Remover for about fifteen minutes, it should feel soft and gooey' to the touch. Gently roll the filaments between your fingers to loosen the masking fluid, remove the 'gooey' masking fluid with kitchen towel, then wash the brush in Zest-it. Repeat as necessary. When all masking fluid has been removed, wash the brush and your hands in soap and water until clean. Note: If you suffer from chapped skin or other similar conditions then it is advisable to ware nitrile gloves, these can be found in our online shop by clicking the link. |
see also this section on the Zest-it page
You may also like to visit J and T's Art and Calligraphy for other products mentioned on this page.
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