I can't be out spraying or swimming, so I'm getting caught up here. I've started a new album on the sidebar (left) for my spray infatuation. If you're like me, your stencils are getting really built up with paint. Keep some scrap paper (or my favorite: file folders) on hand to lift off the excess when it's wet.....it will not only give you a cool print, it will also remove layers of paint. The RANDOMness of it delights me.
And when you are spray painting don't forget you can begin by covering your surface with paint first, THEN add the patterns.
Or start with colored paper as your background......metallics always look better over a dark ground.
Or use wrapping paper as a base ......
More with sprayed color background.....
And if you're busy preparing cool sprayed envelopes for Crusade No. 10, you'll love this trick....It's really a pain to write over a sprayed surface, and address labels don't always stick. Try making a cool mask to lay down before you spray, then left off for a perfect place to write the lucky name.
I mentioned this on the ST blog....you can spray on clear envelopes (and even acetate!)....it doesn't come off, but you do need to let it dry longer than you would for paper or it will smear.
And don't forget to save all your paper used to protect your table....this stuff is priceless! Get the Sunday paper and lay in your spray station (you are using a spray station right? a box to keep the spray paint from infiltrating your entire studio or yard?) then as each page gets soaked, peel away to the next page but keep for collage material.
