I took Grafix's new Opaque Black Plastic sheets for a test drive with tons of different mediums.

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This is the process I often use to explore new-to-me supplies: I cut up the black plastic into manageable pieces (about 2×3). Then I brainstormed a quick list of all my favorite art mediums and printed out some labels. I stuck the labels down and then went to town. Now that everything is dry, I have a wonderful set of reference cards for how some of my favorite art mediums behave on top of the black plastic. Knowledge is power.  Watch the video to see my explorations and the results:

Have you considered using plastic instead of paper as a substrate?  If you're looking for something new to try, why not try creating on a different substrate instead of grabbing for a new medium?

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

7 thoughts on “Exploring Grafix Opaque Black Plastic

  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

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  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply
  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply
  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply
  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply
  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply
  • Thank you for this! Very interesting and what a useful tool!
    Pam

    Reply

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