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  • How to use watercolor powders with stencilsThe Best Way to Use Watercolor Powders with Stencils
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  • How to use watercolor powders with stencils
    Techniques

    The Best Way to Use Watercolor Powders with Stencils

    April 26, 2025 /

    Have you tried using your watercolor powders with stencils and ended up with soft images or blobs of color? It can be easy to lose your images and feel frustrated. Today I’m sharing 3 of my favorite techniques with tips for getting the best results with watercolor powders and stencils.   In my last video I shared the basics of how to use watercolor powders and the difference between brands. I also showed you how to use these fantastic watercolor powders on both black and white paper. If you haven’t seen this article yet, click here. But today, let’s explore how we can get perfect results every time using stencils…

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    Nadine Milton

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    Watercolor Powders Demystified! You need to Try these!

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    Are you looking for beautiful and instant color for your next project? Don’t look any further than watercolor powders. Perhaps you’ve seen these before or have a collection of them somewhere in your creative space. Today is the day to pull them out and use them as I teach you everything you need to know to get started with watercolor powders! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Which Watercolor Powders to Choose? There’s so many different brands of watercolour pigment powders out there. Brusho Crystal Colours, Lindy’s Gang Magicals, Pink and Main…

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    Mixed Media Collage Techniques You Need to Try!

    March 21, 2025 /

    Mixed media collage is hard….or is it? Sometimes when we’re using more than one material, we tend to complicate things. Let’s dive into a beautiful and easy project using fabric, acetate and paper! Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Choosing your Favorite Paper Every time I work on a mixed media collage project, I either start with an idea, a favorite paper, or a medium that I want to use. This project is no exception. I have this beautiful Golden Botanicals paper from Simply Stated Design that is perfect for a collage…

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Nadine Milton

Visual Storyteller & Mixed Media Artist

Welcome to Hop-A-Long Studio! I would love for you to join me in the journey of self-care through artistic expression.

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Recent Posts

  • gel plate printing for beginnersHow to Start Gel Printing with Zero Experience
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  • How to use watercolor powders with stencilsThe Best Way to Use Watercolor Powders with Stencils
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  • Watercolor Pigment Powders Brusho Crystal Colours, Lindy's Gang Magicals and Nuvo Shimmer Powders how to use on watercolor paperWatercolor Powders Demystified! You need to Try these!
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