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Tracy Feb 22, 2006

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I just tried out the oil paint technique of shading as outlined by Shelli.  It's faaaantabulous!!      
So much better than acrylics.  The shading went so smoothly--I didn't feel like it was a struggle at all.  And the best part is the oil paint seems to soak in and actually stain the mohair, instead of just "sitting" on top.  I did have a tendency to go a bit too dark, so will have to work on that.  I am still happy with the results though!

Thanks Shelli!!  

Tracy

Winney Feb 22, 2006

Yeah ! How about some pictures...love to see that bears...Winney

Dilu Feb 22, 2006

Oh I am so glad you tried it Tracy!  Shelli had me sold the first time I tried it too.....it is easy and you can mix your own colors!  So Totally customed designed!

pictures!!! lets see!!!!

hugs

dilu

Tracy Feb 22, 2006

I'm going to take some pics of another bear today that's going on ebay this weekend, so I'll take a few of 'No Name' bear as well.  He'll be nekked though (Eeek!   )........haven't had time yet to sew up some overalls for him.  I had wanted to use a pair of baby bibs on him, but couldn't find anything to fit, so I have to sew them, whether I like it or not!  I did find some wonderful denim yesterday though. Just gotta get my rear in gear and get 'em done!:D 

Tracy

The Artful Fox Oct 2, 2012

Please please please can you re-post or direct me to the oil paint technique of shading as outlined by Shelli
This is the info i've been searching for. I've tried acrylic paint and like you say, it doesn't soak in. I've never used oils before so would LOVE to know how to use them for shading. I haven't found anything else that im 100% happy with yet.
pretty pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssseee!!!!!!!! :-) XXX

Pijangibears Oct 2, 2012

Is it this one, you need

http://www.teddy-talk.com/viewtopic.php?id=611

jenny Oct 3, 2012

Acrylic paint does 'soak in ' but you need to use a wetting agent on the fabric. Like a detergent or other surfactant. You can also buy a textile medium from Folkart or Createx...or one of the other companies that make the paint. You can then mix it with the paint..or use it on the fabric before you paint. I use a bit of detergent...and I use soap on felting...but I also have the Createx Fabric medium. You do have to be careful with oil as it eventually will damage to cotton backing of the fabric. Using a fabric medium with acrylics helps to keep the pile supple.

The Artful Fox Oct 3, 2012

Thanks so much Birgitte, that has really helped. I'm off to get some oil paints and brushes now today. :-)
Hugs
Paula

Miser Oct 3, 2012

Are oils easy to use? I have never shaded before but would like to give it a go 

Little Nan Oct 3, 2012

Jenny , do you use the opaque in the Createx ? , if so do you mix your colours yourself because I can't seem to find any brown shades, so would presume a mix of say , red and green ?
Nan

Little Nan Oct 3, 2012

Oops!! Sorry Jenny, just found some ! From Folkart ! Only one left though  better get it ordered !
Nan x   

jenny Oct 3, 2012

I use the translucent ones....

Little Nan Oct 4, 2012

Oh thanks Jenny, I guessed wrong then ! Nothing new there ,  actually translucent was my first guess, you should always stick to your initial feelings as they say! As I have just learned after making a second head for a ted I have been on because I wasn't really satisfied with the first one, only to realise after putting it on that the first one was really much nicer!
What a fool I am! Yet another lesson learned !! Wonder if anyone else has done a similar thing ?
Invaluable info on this subject , thanks everyone !! Where would I be without this forum , I know... Lost !!!
Huge bear hugs to all !!
Nan   

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jenny Oct 4, 2012

I have masses of stuff I bought then realised I had bought the wrong one...but there is no reason not to use it...!

Pijangibears Oct 4, 2012

Jenny - did you get my PM?