Exploring Using Used Tea Bags as Background on Canvas

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Tea bags are a popular surface to work on in art. This video will explore using the used and cleaned tea bags as a background on a wood panel canvas. We will complete the canvas using stamps and more. Follow along to see how this exploration is going.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Adding teabags to canvas
4:29 - Neatening the teabag “overhang” on the canvas
7:17 - Planning what to add to the tea bag mixed media background on the canvas
8:24 - Stamping on handmade paper (store-bought handmade paper)
10:24 - Stamping on corrugated cardboard
11:44 - Prepare the corrugated cardstock to add to the used tea bag background
14:28 - Adding embossing powder to the corrugated cardboard
18:33 - Finishing the handmade paper for the used tea bag background
20:20 - Working on the sides and the back of the used tea bag background canvas
23:05 - How to assemble mixed media canvas project.
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Supplies Needed:
• Wood panel canvas, 8 x 8-inches
• Used, dried, and cleaned tea bags
• Matte gel
• Paintbrush
• Corrugated cardboard OR
• Handmade paper
• Stamp
• Stamping ink
• Embossing stamp pad, embossing powder, heat gun - optional
• Glue
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@cjsimplyscraps Жыл бұрын

I saw this and laughed because I have been saving teabags. I use the family size for iced tea. I was saving them for a collage type thing I saw in another video so was gonna stop saving and today I saw your video, lol

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

So no more excuses for you, Carol, time to turn those saved teabags into art. 🤣😂We all save things for later, except later has no time limit.😉

@scrapbagstudios 8 ай бұрын

great idea. I unearthed a box of used teabag papers that I had misplaced and this idea has has been added to the list of things to play with. Thanks for sharing.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 7 ай бұрын

I wish you many happy teabag fun playing time. There is so much we can do with the teabag papers.😊

@kirstencook1439 Жыл бұрын

Glad you on board l been saving every day still today even used dryer sheets saw you in list KZfaq gets off the search l do so 1st time looks like fun.🥰what l view Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful 🤗😋 yum2023 the 🖖 continue with you & yours for a safe healthy happy creative vision play zen travels connection with your KZfaq Family 😉

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip; using dryer sheets is an excellent idea; I use wool balls in my dryer, but I might go out and buy a box of dryer sheets to use for art and crafts 😊

@cottagerose1 Жыл бұрын

That is the best idea I've seen in a long time!!! Thank you for sharing.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found something interesting; as mentioned in the video, I'm a big tea drinker and was delighted to use the teabags - I've also started painting on them and used those on greeting cards. 🙂

@JudyEwing-zp3kh 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ! I collage with teabags & love this idea .Judy - Brisbane Australia .

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Judy; teabags are so versatile ~ happy collaging. 😊

@EvBarney Жыл бұрын

my way of working the edges is pretty much the same as yours, but I use a cheap emery board rather than sand paper just because it's easier to hold.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant option; thanks for sharing, Evelyn; I'm going to use an emery board next time - I learn something new daily, and this one's a treasure😊

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the breyer tip to get ink from the stamps 😊

@HeiderosesPhotograph Жыл бұрын

TFS this lovely project.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

You are welcome; I had fun working on the project😊

@jillzart2912 Жыл бұрын

Hi there from North Carolina, USA. You must be either in SA or an ex-pat! I grew up in the Cape. Love hearing you speak, brings back memories. I have been working with teabags for some years, trying many different projects!! Can't drink US tea, so still buy my Typhoo and PG Tips...

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Hi JillzArt, good guess😉- farmgirl from Bloemfontein, calling Canada home for the last 20+ years. I'm also a big tea drinker, and I'm sticking to Twinings Black Tea or their English Breakfast tea. 😊

@PKDonson Жыл бұрын

Use water an a brush on the cardboard. Draw a line with the brush dipped water that you want to tear. Make certain the cardboard is saturated

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great reminder - I use a water pen when tearing handmade paper; it didn't even cross my mind to use it on the cardboard. I'm working on another project with cardboard today. You are a lifesaver and just in time 😊

@charlottebeseke5596 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have lots of tea bags, too, so I'm, inspired.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome ~ one of these days, tea drinkers will outnumber coffee drinkers. Luckily we can use our "leftovers" in our art and crafts 😂

@papiojenjones1585 Жыл бұрын

It has the Shroud of Turin look.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me, but now that you've mentioned it - my mind is spinning with images to add under the teabags; THANKS😍

@nansnook3920 Жыл бұрын

I'm always drawn to earth tones. I might have tried some small wooden flowers along with a twine or antique crocheted bow. Very nice.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

What a great idea, especially the antique crocheted bow. These are perfect matches for the teabags! 😊

@joyceparkes2678 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I really enjoyed your explorations.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see you've enjoyed the video😊

@lindastals4509 2 жыл бұрын

I love that, what a great idea, so creative! 💕

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda; glad to see there was value for you in the video 😊

@QOGS Жыл бұрын

Very creative and the process is quite impressive. Thank you for sharing.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, it was a learning curve for me, and I got so many tips from others reading the comments. 😊

@robertakeirn1870 11 ай бұрын

Book and Paper Arts does a 2 part KZfaq series on making a small teabag journal that you might find interesting. This was a fun video, thank you. I love your textures!

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 11 ай бұрын

Oh, that sounds interesting; I will check it out, and thank you.😊

@Luna8898 2 жыл бұрын

I love ittttt 💖 Greetings from Argentina 💌 Your job is amaizing 🥰

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; it's so great to see art is bringing the world together! 🥰😊

@seekingtruth1623 14 күн бұрын

❤

@lynseyadams6584 Жыл бұрын

Let the teabags dry, turn the canvas face down on a cutting mat, press down on it and cut the overlapping bits off with a scalpel. Mind your fingers!

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

That is a great tip; I'm on a bit of a hiatus, but I will remember this one when I return to creating, hopefully, sooner than later😊

@zohraadeel7799 9 ай бұрын

Amazing

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 7 ай бұрын

Who knew teabags are an art medium ~ so much fun to incorporate them into art.😊

@chericandream 6 ай бұрын

❤😊

@peterbrown1025 Жыл бұрын

When dry flip over and cut extra with razor ......covering edges with bag pieces are interesting

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, Peter; I will try it next time😊

@hummerklein4902 Жыл бұрын

Love you proses

@hummerklein4902 Жыл бұрын

Oh forgot to say how lovely your design room looks gorgeous beautiful

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

@@hummerklein4902, thank you, it is my "happy place." 😊

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it is very relaxing.

@gailmariage5318 11 ай бұрын

It's lovely. We were just in Sante Fe and toured some art galleries. One gallery had a large tea bag art piece that was so unusual. It really caught my attention.

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 11 ай бұрын

The art in Santa Fe is beautiful, and so many galleries and museums to visit. Can you remember which gallery you saw the teabag art piece, please?

@gailmariage5318 11 ай бұрын

@@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter It was near the Vivo Gallery in the 700 block, but not sure if it was that one. We only visited 4.

@gailmariage5318 11 ай бұрын

@@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter I double checked and it is at Vivo Contemporary. :)

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 11 ай бұрын

@@gailmariage5318, thank you so much 😊

@dandelion1239 Ай бұрын

Just found you. Love this project!! Thx for sharing your talents! Will you please tell me what you used to then apply the embossing powder; what the round tool is called that you use to press down on the stamp; and what you used to distress the sides of the canvas. Thank you for your help. Love this tutorial!

@wherewendytravels Жыл бұрын

Excited to be a new subscriber for you. Beautiful craft room. Love your creativity. 😊❤😊

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much😊. My studio/craft room is my happy place; I spend most of my waking hours there. I will be starting with new videos and projects in the new year.

@wherewendytravels Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to them

@zenmama979 6 ай бұрын

I'm thinking an nail emery board would lend itself nicely to sanding down the sides...

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip; it does work well; I tried it on another project.😊

@Cyrilmc222004 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you creating this beautiful gorgeous and very textural canvas. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumb’s up too Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you for your kind words 😊

@pamclare6222 2 ай бұрын

😝I love the hand made paper you used. Did you make a video on making that?

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, there is no video, as I bought the handmade paper from an art store. 😊

@ochervelvet9687 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been saving tea bags, so now I have ideas. Thank you. Do you happen to remember where you got that beautiful bird stamp?

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help with ideas ~ as for the stamp, unfortunately, I can't remember where and when I purchased it. I checked the stamp, and it is a "Hero Arts" stamp, and the stamp number or code is S5501. I did a quick search and found this (it's an Australian website); here is the link for your convenience😊 stampsandcraft.com.au/shop/stamps/hero-arts/woodmounted/musical-collage-s5501/

@cindyhenry1410 Жыл бұрын

This is very pretty! I’ve been saving tea bags for a while now and am looking for projects to use them in. Love your handmade paper! Will check out your channel for more on that (unless you have a handy playlist?). I see you have “Distress” embossing powder....since they don’t make that anymore they must be pretty old! Do you like them? New subbie here Michigan USA ❤️🦋💜

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Cindy. Recently I did another project on stretched canvas (for a gallery exhibition) where I covered dried Fall leaves with teabags; unfortunately, I didn't video it. Please try it; it looks so good. Sadly, I don't have a "paper" playlist. As for the distress embossing powders - yes, they are pretty old.😂 Ranger had replaced them with the Tim Holtz distress embossing glaze, which is translucent.

@cindyhenry1410 Жыл бұрын

@@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter yes.....I love the Distress embossing glazes....so different from other products! What a cool idea to cover dried leaves....I love using dried flowers too. Would love to see that.....

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter Жыл бұрын

@@cindyhenry1410, I haven't worked with the Distress Embossing Glazes yet; trying to work through my "hoarding stash" first.🤣I've added dried leaves/flowers and tea bags to my video list.

@gailmariage5318 11 ай бұрын

What did you call the handled pressure tool?

@EsmericArtMixedMediaPewter 11 ай бұрын

It is a stamp baren, also called a printing baren from Speedball. (barren is often spelled with two r's as well 😊)