This is an exciting time for crafters- products that were almost unheard of a few years ago are now common for paper crafters. (Gesso, anyone?) And almost EVERYONE is really making “mixed media” art now, combining different materials and techniques for everything from card-making to scrapbooking to canvas art.
If you are interested in dipping your toes into the mixed media waters, then the Faber-Castell Mixed Media and Collage Kit is a great way to get started without breaking the bank. For under $25.00 USD, you can dabble with Gesso, collage techniques, watercolor media, and stamping! But let me take a step back and show you what’s in the kit.
It all comes in a nice, sturdy re-usable box, too.
Includes: 12 fully illustrated instruction cards, pencil sharpener, 3 ART GRIP aquarelle pencils, 1 PITT artist brush pen, 1 fine-line Pitt pen, Jar of Gesso, White craft glue, 20 Sheets assorted design paper, 7 greyboard surfaces, foam brush, 1 rubber stamp,1 gelato, plastic screen, lace.
You’ll notice that there are some instruction cards. They give you a basic run-down of the product in the kit, as well as how to use them. There are also some “tutorial” cards, which are more of a step-by-step guide on how to make collages.
I dug into the kit and started playing. I have to say, there are only SAMPLES of glue and Gesso. I had enough of the gesso for several tags, but not near enough glue. Make sure you have your white glue handy!
I used one of the technique cards and made a tag.
I dug into my stash, as the project card suggested, to add to my piece. However, the paper included was really cool and will go a long way. Since I’m working on a tag swap, I continued on making these two tags- again, using the technique cards.
I had so much fun I didn’t want to go down for dinner. I could have kept making mixed-media art tags all night. You’ll run out of glue and gesso before you run out of ideas.
This would be a great kit for folks wanting to get started, folks who are looking for some ideas to “kickstart” the creativity, or for tween/teens that might want to try some “real” art supplies. For the price point, it’s well worth it!
Disclosure: Sample provided for review
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Candy says
I don’t know anyone personally doing mixed media. In fact, all the crafters I know don’t even know about online ordering. But they find supplies here and there and are quite happy doing what they do with paper.
Janet Barnett says
Thanks for introducing those of reluctant to “think out of the box” to an easy way to expand our crafting experience.
Brooke Bumgardner says
I have been interested in learning mixed media and this kit looks awesome. I’ll have to be on the lookout for it. Thanks for the review! :] I love getting to “see” inside something before buying it.
Carmen Lucero says
You did an awesome job on your tags. I’ve orders some stuff from Amazon – the gel sticks and love them!
TFS
Carmen L