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Acrylic Paint & Vasoline Background

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Group:ATC Elements & Techniques
Swap Coordinator:123Poggy123 (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90
Last day to signup/drop:October 18, 2012
Date items must be sent by:November 12, 2012
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Paint one layer on a sturdy ATC base using Acrylic Paint. Let it dry. In different small areas spread a little Vasoline. Making streaks the width of a Q Tip is good. Now spread a contrasting color of paint over the whole ATC. Use a light touch with that part so you do not smear the Vasoline. Now take a paper towel & wipe off the areas of Vasoline. You should see your first layer of paint underneath now. Let the 2nd coat dry.

This is the background of your awsome ATC. Whatever you choose to finish this ATC, make sure some background shows.

1 ATC for 2 partners.

Discussion

123Poggy123 10/28/2012 #

Thanks to mypoohbear60 I did some checking on Google & found as your last step, you can also use sand paper on the finished ATC. I think I will try this. You just sand in the desired areas for a more scuffed up look.

123Poggy123 10/28/2012 #

I am working on my ATC's & want to pass on another tip. You will get a better look if you do not "paint" the vasoline down your ATC in stripes. Little patches will give a more weathered look when you take off your last layer of paint.

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