So here are the supplies we’ll be using throughout this workshop.
Please note that you don’t have to go out and buy everything! Many things can be substituted with what you have. I’ve added some links just to give you an idea of what I mean, but please adapt/substitute to your budget or needs. I also advise you to watch the videos first and then see what you are inspired to use. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask me in the Facebook group.
Supply List
- 6 to 9 sheets of 140Ib hot Press and/or cold press watercolor paper approx A3 or 12×16″ size. (this is if you are going to make your own journal with me) You can also make a smaller size of 9×12″. Otherwise a watercolor journal or mixed media journal of your choice (preferably with 140Ib watercolor paper) or you can also work on separate sheets of paper for each project.
- Two sheets of cardboard half the size of your paper for the cover of your journal (this is if you are making your journal with me. I used the back of the watercolor block cutting it in half for front and back.
- Wax thread or strong thread, An awl and a large needle (for sewing the binding of the journal)
- Mat medium or strong craft glue
- A pencil, ruler and eraser, two large books (only if you are creating the journal with me)
- A cutter knife (optional), scissors (something sturdy to cut on so you don’t ruin your table)
- White gesso or white watercolor ground (only if you want to paint on your journal cover — you only need a tiny bit)
- Collage papers and/or designed napkins, small envelope, and anything that can be used for collage like pressed leaves or bits of nature, cut-out words, scraps of ribbon, lace, etc (use your imagination!)
- Watercolors – colors that you love and have. Which colors really don’t matter, but it’s good to have just a few tubes of good quality artist grade watercolor, rather than a huge set of kids or student grade ones )
- Watercolor pencils ( variety of your favorite colors)
- Paintbrushes (variety of sizes of watercolor brushes, large small and medium is fine.) You’ll also need any old flat cheap one one for the mat medium.
- Straw, old toothbrush, salt, paper towels, water jar
- Ink pen for writing (I like to use a waterproof one when dealing with watercolors). A dip pen with waterproof ink is also fine.
- White gouache or ink
- Iridescent gold fluid acrylic or gold ink
- Any photos of nature from your walks (leaves, flowers, mushrooms, trees, etc) I will be providing lots of my own photos too
- For our faery wand & faery altar: small found stick from your favorite tree and/or drift wood.
- A small (preferably) pointed crystal for the tip (eg. amethyst, clear quartz, or one of your favorites) plus small tumbles and other crystals for your altar (Europe based FB shop here)
- Nature findings (leaves, rocks, bark, moss, shells, dried flowers, herbs, etc) for your altar
- Glue gun (or strong glue)
- Air-dry clay,(we only need a tiny bit) a skewer or pointed object. You can also substitute or combine the clay with leather string, cloth, leather strips, strong ribbon, or material.
- Some acrylic or ink to paint the clay once dry (not needed if you are not using clay)
- Large white candle, matches or lighter
