It’s Quick Tip Tuesday! Every other Tuesday I share a bite-sized technique or trick from my studio to yours — something fun to try in your studio this week.
Even the most experienced printmakers end up with prints that don’t turn out exactly as hoped. Maybe the colors got muddy, or maybe certain areas are nice but the overall composition just doesn’t work. So what do you do with those not-quite-perfect prints?
Turn “Failures” Into Mini Masterpieces
I save mine in a folder until I need to create price tags for my work—especially bookmarks for Collective Arts Gallery here in Hot Springs. Sometimes I make heart-shaped thank you notes to include in print or stencil orders.
It’s like giving your customers a tiny bonus work of art!
If you have a cutting machine, these mini creations are easy to design with the included software. Don’t have one? No problem—use a paper trimmer or craft knife with a straightedge. Cut small squares, fold them in half, and voilà! A miniature card with just enough room to write a little note inside.
A Quick Tip on Posca Paint Pens
Following up on my last tip about making Posca swatches, a couple of people asked about the best way to store acrylic paint pens. Here’s what I found on the Posca website:
- POSCA markers can be kept in any position as long as the cap is firmly put back on after use.
- The ball inside the marker mixes the paint, which stays preserved inside the body.
- Brush-tipped POSCA markers should be kept horizontal if possible.
Share Your Ideas
What do you do with your “not-so-great” prints? I’d love to hear your creative solutions—share them in the comments!
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