LOL, Thanks for watching, Em

Thank you so much!

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Thank you for the comment and for watching, Em

TFS, wonderful story:-)

Hey , can you please tell me what did your mother in law use to protect the greeting cards , laminated as in what exactly did she do , can you please tell me in detail

Hi, I am glad you are motivated to play around with your dred flowers. Have fun, Em

Have fun and glad it provided some inspiration. That is what makes doing these videos worthwhile. Thanks for watching, Em

What’s the method to laminate the flowers or is the card you are talking about , are you saying that you get the card laminated after you paste the flowers ? , can you kindly answer this please

Hi Cheryl, well brief is not something I do well. So you can always go to the setting cog and make the playback speed 1.5 to 2 times, or scrub along the timeline if you think one it so long for you liking:-) Here is the color enhancement playlist kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJOSoN11yde-c6M.html Also play around and experiment with colorants you may have on hand and check back once in a while, since I hope to do more videos on the subject in the future. Thanks watching, Em

Hi, well when I want the wood to stay natural looking I coat it first with a matte medium to seal some of the pours before applying the flowers. Even a clear gesso would work for that. Then I use a matte medium like Mod Podge or any adhesive such as that as glue - either by putting on the treated wood and laying down the flowers, or putting on the back of the botanical and then laying on the wood. Let it dry before putting a top coat on to protect your arrangement. Play around and see what works best for you:-)

Pour.....to dispense from one container to another. Pore...a tiny opening.

Hi, I purchased a large batch many years back from a store in Salem, Oregon. They are no longer in business. I would just do a search for mulberry paper or rice paper with fibers. Thank you for watching, Em

Hi, the book pages are single. Thank you for watching, Em

Hi Laura, can you give me an example of how you want to display or use them with no backing? I have used them on tables for decoration just laying loose on the surface. Personally, my application is for arrangements that are on some sort of paper, acetate, wood, shells, fabric and etc. Thank you for watching:-) Em

@@emsplace Hi Em. Many thanks for getting back to me. I'm actually thinking of putting them in resin, but I'd like to protect them first. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Kind regards, Laura.

@@laurapayneflutetuition2734 Hi, I use Matte Mod Podge or clear nail polish. You can also try other matte mediums, but those work for me. Have fun:-)

HI, yes I agree it is fun to experiment with color enhancement for creativity. I enjoy the process and seeing how things turn out. Thanks for watching, Em

HI, you may want to look at some of the videos in the color enhancement playlist kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJOSoN11yde-c6M.html Also play around and experiment with colorants and check back once in a while, since I hope to do more videos on the subject in the future. Thank you for watching, Em

Hi, in regard to changing color, all flowers mellow or fade over time. I mostly press flowers that I have learned over time are good color keepers. Having said that, they should not be displayed in sunlight. You can also color enhance some botanicals for longer term display. I have playlists that go into details on many subjects. www.youtube.com/@emsplace/playlists You may be especially interested in the color enhancing one, and the how to protect flowers videos. There are many ways to protect flowers and those will give you some ideas. Thank you for watching, Em

@@emsplace thank you so much for sharing the tips.

Hi, I am thinking it may depend upon how grainy the cement is. Some cements have a smoother texture. Yes, I think it would work, but would seal the cement first with a medium, for example matte medium or such. I would then put the flowers down using a wet medium technique. Play around and see what happens with a test piece of cement. Thank you for watching, Em

It is a little long but I like to listen while I am working on my projects so it is like Em is in the room crafting with me. Her voice calms me, similar to the way Bob Ross comments through his painting lessons.

We're a community here. Google the info you need. Many crafting gals here like to listen while we craft. Long-form videos are becoming most watched. Em also suggests fast forwarding. Not looking to be the next pewdiepie here.

I loved it.

Hi, check out my playlist for color enhancement kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJOSoN11yde-c6M.html that may give you some ideas. Watercolor is too wet, IMHO unless you can dilute the pigment with rubbing alcohol (I use a 70%). Generally I use translucent fabric paint/dye or alcohol inks. Just keep in mind that alcohol inks and solvent based paint/markers my bleed under sicky adhesive covers like contact paper or packing tape, or in resin. So in that case a water based paint works better and can still be thinned with rubbing alcohol. Just test that the rubbing alcohol does not curdle the paint. Most paints work fine, but some have been reported to me from a couple of viewers that the brand of paint they had didn't work well with the rubbing alcohol. Thank you for watching, Em

Hi, here is a link to the playlist kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJOSoN11yde-c6M.html If is doesn't work I am not sure why. Thank you for asking, Em

Hi, give it a try. I would think so, but do a test piece or two. Thanks for watching, Em

@@emsplace thank you for the reply ☺️ I'll try it out than and report back! Doing a small project with a decorative flower cover and didn't want to spend a lot of money on new supplies much appreciated.

I know this is a comment I get some times. I am trying to do better. Thanks for watching, Em

Hi, sadly nothing last forever. The protective color will help them last longer. Otherwise it just depends upon the botanical. Some hold color for a really long time, and other fade faster. Also, keep them out of direct sunlight. The darker they are kept, the longer color lasts. I also have a color enhancement playlist for people that may want to play around with the idea kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJOSoN11yde-c6M.html Thank you for watching:-)

emsplace can you please tell me what the protective colour is or is the natural colour of the flower you are talking about ?

emsplace I pasted the flowers using mod podge and then sealed it with mod podge as well and after it dried completely I i put it in a paper envelope and it’s been a month , when I tried to remove it from the envelope , the flowers got stuck to the envelope and they came out , can you please tell me how do I avoid it , what am I supposed to do , should I place a butter paper on top

@@manoranjithareddy4258 I'd let it dry longer.

Yes.. True. Please be louder madam. Otherwise the video is very useful. Thank u. 👍😊

Hi, I understand many of my videos can take a deep dive into a subject that some may not prefer. Tip: go to the setting cog and put the playback at 1.5 times - that way a person can get all the content in half the time. Also, a person can scrub along the timeline to see if there is anything in the video of interest. While I am sorry this free content did't meet your expectations, I appreciate you taking the time to watch, Em

Democracy is wonderful! I disagree. I was very impressed with Ems video. It was exact, thorough and precisely what I was looking for.. I was also looking for directions and products for gluing and preserving. I think she did an excellent job of comparing. I am a happy camper.

At 41:39 there’s a great comparison between the two products…. And the detail to get there helps alleviate mistakes….

Hi Vikki, I understand your perspective and you offer many good suggestions. This is a battle I have with myself often. I know my videos get long since I am a detail person and editing to the bare bones is really difficult. That is for many reasons, not the least of which is because I personally enjoy hearing peoples thought processes on KZfaq videos, and don’t personally mind scrubbing the time line if I am in a hurry and/or want to cut to the chase. But when I want the details, always appreciate it when it is there or included. Over time too, I have had people say I wish your videos were more condensed, while others have said how much they really like the details and sharing of the thought process. While I am always looking for ways to improve the channel, I admit that often I simply turn on the camera and film without a lot of pre-planning, because otherwise, many/most videos would never happen. The editing of videos is very time consuming and another variable to factor in to the process. I have tried to keep my channel free of ads and commercialism, but should I get more professional in the venture that may need to change? I actually plan to do more videos in “live” mode where there will be no editing, since that way it goes right to KZfaq and cuts out that middle process. So for that, the condensed version with my teaching and information style my not appeal to everyone. Maybe for “live” filming I will break them in into smaller bits, or make a subject a series to cut down on length - therefore someone only needs to watch the segment of interest. I will see how this all plays out. In the long run, future videos may be a combination of some “live” and some edited. I may also try to do some voice overs and speed up some of the slower process parts, but the problem with that is many thoughts enter my mind as I work in real time, and in that case the viewer who wants to hear my thought process would miss out. All in all, I have a regular business to run and this is a side venture to share information as time allows. I would love to hear feedback from others too about what people would like to see - or if the longer videos that include real time narration and the thought process is pro or con. Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching, Em Others care to comment or make constructive suggestions?

emsplace hello! I just found your channel and very much enjoy your work. I’m actually working on bracelets, so I’m learning from you as I work on something else. You are a bit “chatty”, but so much of what you’re saying is helpful. I Thank you for sharing your knowledge and doing so much of the tedious work necessary to get the best results.

@Vikki L. Y. You’re advising on brevity while your comment was so wordy and unnecessary. You say “we” and not everyone perceives things as you do. I appreciate her length and detail, it reduces our mistakes and guesswork. If you need to fast forward, then look for info you need and skip the rest. Don’t tell her to omit details for everyone just because you are inpatient or unable to concentrate. Additionally, you have no idea what her intentions are, don’t attempt to advise her with your unfounded opinion on how to be the perfect KZfaq star by making her videos rushed. She is sharing her wonderful artistry peacefully, thoroughly, and freely. Polite and humble constructive criticism can be helpful, but not by ranting rude, self-righteous standpoints that negatively discourage someone from doing things by their own creative teaching process.