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Monday, November 7, 2011

Brayer Technique

I use a brayer - usually a 2" one - to apply paint when my collage is getting too busy and I need a bold, fresh start. It not only covers an area quickly, but it emphasizes the texture of the collage, thereby not "wasting" any of the material underneath. I also use it to lift the paint, so that I can build layers gradually. Here is a video demonstration:

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11 comments:

  1. HeartwideopenNovember 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Thank you so much!!! I really enjoyed looking at a couple more short videos you put up!!! Much appreciated. HuGGs!

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  2. Bonnie BelkNovember 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Thanks!

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  3. Jo MurrayNovember 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Love your videos Jane. You are so generous with your tips... thanks.

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  4. Art ExpressionNovember 7, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Great technique...thank you = )

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  5. SueNovember 7, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Very useful video, Jane - thanks so much for sharing.

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  6. Folk HeartNovember 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Interesting and versatile. Thanks so much!

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  7. PriscillaNovember 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Thank you for posting this. Excellent!

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  8. She Who DoodlesNovember 8, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    thanks for the lesson. i can see i need to get a brayer.

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  9. Jo ReimerNovember 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm thinking that using Golden's Open acrylic would work well for this technique. It stays workable longer so one can remove excess paint before it dries.

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  10. deSalesNovember 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I have never used a brayer before, what would you say is the difference with a brush? I mean does it look different on paper, the structure, texture?

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  11. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 14, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Fun little video and I love the fact that you don´t "pussyfoot" around with your brayer!!

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