In this episode of TUNE IN TUES on Acrylic Paint Skins, mixed media artist Catherine Rains demonstrates various techniques for creating acrylic paint skins for collage papers. The speaker discusses the importance of immediately storing paint skins in a file folder to prevent damage. She explore different methods of creating paint skins using gel medium and mixing it with acrylic paint. The speaker also showcases how heavy body paint can be used to create unique designs and suggests using leftover paint and designs as collage fodder. Catherine demonstrates techniques such as swirling paint, creating circles, and embedding objects in the paint skin. Throughout the video, the necessary supplies and techniques for making paint skins are discussed, providing viewers with a comprehensive guide to incorporating paint skins in their artwork.

Supplies to make acrylic paint skins:

Golden interference Green and Blue https://amzn.to/3thktrs
Plastic file folders https://amzn.to/46fAvRm
Palette knife https://amzn.to/3tmh8Yg
Acrylic paint, Nova https://novacolorpaint.com/and Golden https://amzn.to/46ey4yd
Golden Gel Medium, gloss and matte https://amzn.to/3PGhhwZ
Golden Pearl Mica flake https://amzn.to/3PEmNjT
Golden Gold Mica Flake https://amzn.to/3F6LX5P
Silicone Putty https://amzn.to/3LOOAwH
Golden Clear Tar Gel https://amzn.to/46fsgop

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Minute by minute overview!
02:10 Using thin Nova Paint, spread acrylic on folder.
05:19 Matte side easier to keep flat.
06:30 Store quickly in a file folder to prevent damage.
11:13 Create designs with heavy body paint.
14:34 Mesh strengthens and embeds in the paint.
17:19 Hard gel or mat adds finishing touch.
21:41 Apply gel, dry, peel for transparent dots.
25:06 Demonstrated swirls using paint and tissue.
26:29 Mat with pullup sides; stable, not folding.
31:14 Using excess paint for collage fodder.
34:06 Learn to make acrylic paint skins for collage.
36:56 Check out my free fiveday collage workshops and supplies.