Setback 1 – Using Watercolours. The colour pigments in watercolors are extremely sensitive and will quickly fade when exposed to the ultra-violet rays in sunlight.
Setback 2 – Acrylic Paint or Acrylic Paint pens should not be watered down more than 50% Acrylic paint is water-based so water can be used to thin it. As you disrupt the pigment it will also become sensitive to UV light & Fade.
Setback 3 – Thick Layers. As the above methods break the pigment down the paint becomes transparent – this loses the vibrancy in colour, So to rectify that many add thick layers of gesso/paint/chalk paint to get the base rock white to make the paint colour stand out. Too many layers on a rock are not great for longevity on Kindness drop rocks, as they get bumped about the more layers on them can become cracked and peel off. Base layers – Paint layers – sealers all add up to alot of layers putting your rock at risk. READ ON below and let me share ways around this – You can also watch my video on this CLICK HERE
Learn how to combine these gorgeous colours
Lay down a strong foundation of colour and learn how to turn it in to a wash. This method keeps the pigment strong and more resistant to UV LIGHT CLICK HERE
Learn how to combine these gorgeous colours
Lay down a strong foundation of colour and learn how to turn it in to a wash. This method keeps the pigment strong and more resistant to UV LIGHT CLICK HERE
This is what happens to a top heavy rock. When you have too many layers on them after a few weeks they can start peeling . Imagine the amount of time you spend creating your gorgeous rock… would you be happy if it peeled ?
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