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Page Prepping

April 21, 2021

Hi everyone….. in yesterday’s LIVE in my Glitter Bug Design Studio VIP Group on Facebook I mentioned Bible journaling and how I use stamps and other media in my Creative Worship/Journaling. I wanted to share with you a quick video about how I prep my pages prior to doing any artwork.

I will be doing a video of some Bible journaling at a later date, but I wanted to start with how I prep my pages before I do anything else. Below is a time-lapsed, no sound video that quickly shows how I prep my pages. I prep both the front and back of the page that I’m working on before I start. I do this because I just never know what art medium I will be using and I don’t want it to bleed through.

Supplies used in this short video are:

  • Notetaking Bible
  • Art Basics Clear Gesso
  • Sponge Brush
  • Washi Tape
  • Nonstick Craft Mat
  • Craft Heat Tool

Instructions:

  1. Start by securing the nonstick craft mat to the page behind your working page. Use just a bit of washi tape to secure it in place so that it doesn’t move. This will help keep your pages from inadvertently sticking together.
  2. Apply Gesso to the page in a strip down the page close to the center. Or, you can just apply it to the sponge brush a little at a time.
  3. Spread gesso moving from center to the outside edge of the page. Do not go up and down or from outside to center as this will crinkle up your page.
  4. Apply 2 thin coats.
  5. Dry the gesso using the craft heat tool. Keep it moving so you do not scorch the paper. It will dry clear.
  6. Repeat on the back side of the same page.

Forgive me if this video is not of the highest quality….I’m still learning to edit them. LOL. There is a learning curve here for me. LOL

Page Prep Video

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