Let’s make mixed media box art! Yes, we are going to make it a thing! Today I have taken my art journaling and applied it to a 3D object, just an ordinary box but all nice and colorful by the time I finish making my box art! I have some tips on how to design in three dimensions in my video and I can not wait to see what box art you make, so don’t forget to link me in to your social media shares and all of my links are below! So go grab a cardboard box, doesn’t matter what size, and let’s start designing in three dimensions! It is great fun to do and a great way to add a personal touch to your gift giving!
I also share with you what went into this box art in my video so stick around to the end to see and also to see how I seal it up! As always the product list of everything I used is below and a close-up picture of the box art is below too, so just scroll on down after you watch the video!
VIDEO: Let’s Make Mixed Media Box Art! – Art Journal In 3D
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Cardboard Box
Golden Regular gel (Gloss)
Daler – Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White)
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic paint (Azurite Hue, Permanent Violet Dark, Phthalo Green (Blue Shade))
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Paint (iridescent, DNYA Green Blue, Violet Blue)
Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Quinacridone Rose Light, Turquoise Green)
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
Posca pen PC-1MR (Black)
Palette knives
Daler-Rowney System 3 brush (3/4 Flat brush, size 6 round brush)
String
Scissors
SPOILER! In The Box:
Gel Press and other monoprinting plates (I’ve used the 5×7 Gel Press today)
Fabriano Accademia Paper is great for printing as it is cheaper but if you can’t find it then try other student art or drawing paper. You can also use the Strathmore Printmaking paper but it is more expensive.
Printer paper (basic and light weight)
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Paint (irridescent, DNYA Blue Green, Violet Blue, Green Yellow, Red Blue, Precious Gold)
Brayers
Stencils
SPOILER! In case you haven’t seen the video yet!
Yes, I made a little gift box of gel printing bits and bobs and if you are looking for some gel printing videos to get you going on your plate, or to inspire your next gel print session, then I have a growing list of for you to watch!
SPOILER OVER!
I have some more for you too!
Don’t forget to share your box art with me!
Kim
