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Zest-it - more than just a brush cleaner |
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Zest-it - more than just a brush cleaner |
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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
Click for a link to the UK Coloured Pencil Society |
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Used with Oil 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 tortillon (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 on Oil 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 handmade 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. |
| Zest-it is not an aggressive cleaner, so patience is rewarded. This method works well for brushes 'stiff' with masking fluid. Soak the brush in a small amount of Zest-it 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. |
see also this section on the Zest-it page
You may also like to visit J and T's Art and Calligraphy
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