By far the most frequently asked question about my new online class 30 Days in Your Journal is, "What supplies do I need?"
I haven't released a full supply list for a couple of reasons:
- One of the focuses of the class is on using what you already have. That's why every single lesson comes with a guide to possible supply substitutions.
- We are using an enormous range of products. I would hate to have you go out and buy a product, then see it demonstrated in class, and not even like the way it works! My intention is for you to see the product in action and then decide whether you want to buy it, or make a substitution.
- I think a big supply list is intimidating. I want this class to be as friendly and relaxed as humanly possible.
All of that said, here are the few supplies it would be hard to find substitutes for:
That said:
- Use StazOn instead of Archival Ink. You just need an ink that dries quickly and won't run when it comes in contact with water.
- Use Sakura Pigma Microns instead of Pitt Pens. Like the ink pad, you need a pen that dries quickly, writes on lots of surfaces and won't run when it comes in contact with water.
- Skip the heat tool and patiently wait for things to dry.
- Instead of tube watercolors and a watercolor palette, use a set of pan watercolors.
- Instead of tube watercolors and a watercolor palette, use a set of acrylic paints and a paper plate.
- In terms of the brushes and the gesso and the tape and the journal and the stamps, the brand doesn't matter, that's just what I use.
I hope that helps answer your questions!
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P.S. Had a great time in Houston and San Antonio, but I've got a crazy week, so I'll share a bit about my trip next week.
Thanks for the info and I so look forward to the start of this class. I’ve recently switched to using Stewart Superiod India Ink pad instead of Stazon – it seems to dry very quickly and isn’t sticky on my acrylics. It should be OK to use with water color, shouldn’t it?
Thanks for the info and I so look forward to the start of this class. I’ve recently switched to using Stewart Superiod India Ink pad instead of Stazon – it seems to dry very quickly and isn’t sticky on my acrylics. It should be OK to use with water color, shouldn’t it?
Thanks for the info and I so look forward to the start of this class. I’ve recently switched to using Stewart Superiod India Ink pad instead of Stazon – it seems to dry very quickly and isn’t sticky on my acrylics. It should be OK to use with water color, shouldn’t it?
Thanks for the info and I so look forward to the start of this class. I’ve recently switched to using Stewart Superiod India Ink pad instead of Stazon – it seems to dry very quickly and isn’t sticky on my acrylics. It should be OK to use with water color, shouldn’t it?
THanks for the list.
This seems as good a place as any since its to do with materials…
What exactly is matte medium use for? Multiple uses? Browsing around ive seen it used like modge podge(never used that stuff)
You can paint and draw over it right?
THanks for the list.
This seems as good a place as any since its to do with materials…
What exactly is matte medium use for? Multiple uses? Browsing around ive seen it used like modge podge(never used that stuff)
You can paint and draw over it right?
THanks for the list.
This seems as good a place as any since its to do with materials…
What exactly is matte medium use for? Multiple uses? Browsing around ive seen it used like modge podge(never used that stuff)
You can paint and draw over it right?
THanks for the list.
This seems as good a place as any since its to do with materials…
What exactly is matte medium use for? Multiple uses? Browsing around ive seen it used like modge podge(never used that stuff)
You can paint and draw over it right?
Is it too late to get in the class?
Is it too late to get in the class?
Is it too late to get in the class?
Is it too late to get in the class?
Hi I am Shirley Bell, redplantlady, http://shirleybell.blogspot.com
I have just paid for the 30 days art journal class but you will see me paying as glenhirst photography – that’s also me!:)
Hi I am Shirley Bell, redplantlady, http://shirleybell.blogspot.com
I have just paid for the 30 days art journal class but you will see me paying as glenhirst photography – that’s also me!:)
Hi I am Shirley Bell, redplantlady, http://shirleybell.blogspot.com
I have just paid for the 30 days art journal class but you will see me paying as glenhirst photography – that’s also me!:)
Hi I am Shirley Bell, redplantlady, http://shirleybell.blogspot.com
I have just paid for the 30 days art journal class but you will see me paying as glenhirst photography – that’s also me!:)
Nope. You can sign up any time. Class doesnt even start until November 1. 🙂
Nope. You can sign up any time. Class doesnt even start until November 1. 🙂
Nope. You can sign up any time. Class doesnt even start until November 1. 🙂
Nope. You can sign up any time. Class doesnt even start until November 1. 🙂
Lots of uses: paint extender, glue, sealant, etc. And yes, you can write over it too!
Lots of uses: paint extender, glue, sealant, etc. And yes, you can write over it too!
Lots of uses: paint extender, glue, sealant, etc. And yes, you can write over it too!
Lots of uses: paint extender, glue, sealant, etc. And yes, you can write over it too!
India Ink is usually permanent, so I would think so. Give it a test and let us know! 🙂
India Ink is usually permanent, so I would think so. Give it a test and let us know! 🙂
India Ink is usually permanent, so I would think so. Give it a test and let us know! 🙂
India Ink is usually permanent, so I would think so. Give it a test and let us know! 🙂
thanks for all this info Julie, will start thinking and planning for what supplies to look for. haven’t signed up yet but it’s on my wish list!!
thanks for all this info Julie, will start thinking and planning for what supplies to look for. haven’t signed up yet but it’s on my wish list!!
thanks for all this info Julie, will start thinking and planning for what supplies to look for. haven’t signed up yet but it’s on my wish list!!
thanks for all this info Julie, will start thinking and planning for what supplies to look for. haven’t signed up yet but it’s on my wish list!!
Thanks! good to know. I might have to get a bottle(50% off coupon woo) and try it out.
Thanks! good to know. I might have to get a bottle(50% off coupon woo) and try it out.
Thanks! good to know. I might have to get a bottle(50% off coupon woo) and try it out.
Thanks! good to know. I might have to get a bottle(50% off coupon woo) and try it out.
I got my first box of supplies in the mail today, can’t wait for class to start!
I got my first box of supplies in the mail today, can’t wait for class to start!
I got my first box of supplies in the mail today, can’t wait for class to start!
I got my first box of supplies in the mail today, can’t wait for class to start!
Hi Julie! I joined the class late….payment made today thru PayPal. Please email me access info. Can’t wait to start. Thanks
Hi Julie! I joined the class late….payment made today thru PayPal. Please email me access info. Can’t wait to start. Thanks
Hi Julie! I joined the class late….payment made today thru PayPal. Please email me access info. Can’t wait to start. Thanks
Hi Julie! I joined the class late….payment made today thru PayPal. Please email me access info. Can’t wait to start. Thanks
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