Mixed Media - Distress Products & More

[scrappy.boymama]

Ok, with the new color release, it’s reminded me I really don’t know enough about the different products. I have distress inks and distress sprays - what is the difference between these and oxides? I do a lot of stenciling - is one better than the other for this?

Also, what’s everyone’s favorite product for stenciling besides ink? I’m wanting to try something new with mixed media!

[Jan Mosier]

I’m fairly new to mixed media also. I have used both distress inks and oxides for stenciling, but oxides seem to blend better in my opinion. I also like to use art crayons by VB with my stencils as well as modeling paste.

[Tracy F]

I love mixed media and love getting dirty and messy.
I like the oxides better. Like Jan said they blend better and they're great for stamping also. I usually use oxides with my stencils and always use the blender brushes...they're so much better than the daubers. I also use texture paste with my stencils.

[scrappy.boymama]

I love mixed media and love getting dirty and messy.
I like the oxides better. Like Jan said they blend better and they're great for stamping also. I usually use oxides with my stencils and always use the blender brushes...they're so much better than the daubers. I also use texture paste with my stencils.

I need to try the blender brushes! I don’t have any of those & looking quick online I think I’d love them!!!

I do have one Oxide in my stash - maybe I need to play with them together to see which I prefer. I have the mini inks mostly, started small but I think it’s time to expand!

[phillisw]

I do like my ink spots and sprays. I use them alone , with my stamps and stencils. I have not tried the oxides. I also use modeling paste with my stencils

[sdwhru]

I’m fairly new to mixed media also. I have used both distress inks and oxides for stenciling, but oxides seem to blend better in my opinion. I also like to use art crayons by VB with my stencils as well as modeling paste.

How do you use the crayons with your stencils?

[Jan Mosier]

I’m fairly new to mixed media also. I have used both distress inks and oxides for stenciling, but oxides seem to blend better in my opinion. I also like to use art crayons by VB with my stencils as well as modeling paste.

How do you use the crayons with your stencils?

Scribble the crayon on a piece of acetate, craft mat or glass, spritz some water on it and pick it up with your blending or stenciling brush.

[sdwhru]

I’m fairly new to mixed media also. I have used both distress inks and oxides for stenciling, but oxides seem to blend better in my opinion. I also like to use art crayons by VB with my stencils as well as modeling paste.

How do you use the crayons with your stencils?

Scribble the crayon on a piece of acetate, craft mat or glass, spritz some water on it and pick it up with your blending or stenciling brush.

I will have to try this out!