Yupo Paper Background

Hey Everybody,

Anita's challenge was to make a textured background using Yupo paper. Check out her challenge here. Near the bottom of Anita's post is a PDF file with her directions and photos of how to do the technique.

I mixed water with my acrylic paint and added it to the Yupo paper leaving small bubbles on the page.

 Next I put a K-cup on the paper and twisted it to make the feathered circles.

 Next I pushed a ribbed candle into the paint on the paper. Those are the lines you see.

 Lastly, I stamped with a round tea bag. It made things more white than anything so I only stamped it once in the middle.

I stamped and colored my image then trimmed around her so you could see more of the background. This is a Unity Stamps image called, Old Bird.

I added gold balls for buttons and gold rhinestones for her earrings.

 The image was added with dimensionals. The image panel was added to a melon mambo card base.

 

Keywords: TLC1112

Stamps: Unity Stamps-Old Bird

Paper: Yupo paper, melon mambo, white

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black

Accessories: sponge brush, Copic Markers, striped birthday candle, K-cup, round tea bag, purple acrylic paint

Techniques: Textured Background on Yupo paper

Here are some of the things I used on my background. I tried to find unusual things or things with texture. Next time I do this, I'm going to look in my husband's work room! 

This is what I used. It's Tim Holtz Yupo paper.

Yupo is a synthetic paper made from 100% polypropylene. Completely non-absorbent and waterproof, it does not buckle and allows paints and inks to sit on the surface for vibrant, flowing effects. If you make a mistake, you can easily wipe the surface clean and start over. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Characteristics:

• Media Compatibility: Ideal for alcohol inks, watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media.
• Durability: It is tear-resistant, durable, and remains perfectly flat.
• Types: Available in opaque bright white and translucent varieties, and in different weights.
• Technique: Because it is non-porous, colors take longer to dry and can be reactivated with water even after they are dry. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

It is widely available at art supply stores. You can explore standard white and translucent pads on Blick Art Materials or find deals on Hobby Lobby. To learn more about its manufacturing and archival properties, visit the Legion Paper product page. [1, 2]

This background takes a while to dry since the paper doesn't absorb the water so I put it in front of a little fan on my desk. I was afraid to use my heat tool. I wasn't sure if it would curl the paper.

Take a look around your house. What types of things do you have that you could use?

Some of the ideas from the challenge were.

bubble wrap

dry wall mesh tape

The top of a glue bottle

paper doily

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue