Niji Watercolor Brush

Hi All...

Several people have asked me how I color my images and/or what is my favorite way to color my stamped images....

Well the answer to both is watercolor, watercolor, watercolor!

I normally use my Niji Watercolor Brush because it is quick and so very easy to use.  They are relatively inexpensive - around $5.00 - 10.00 depending on where you purchase it at.  I like the Niji because the barrel is easy to fill, the tip sizes come in a nice variety of sizes and has a "regulator" (not sure the tech. term) to help control water distribution.  There are also several other brands on the market that cost more or less than the Niji.  Hobby Lobby has an economical set of 2 for about 5.00!  

All waterbrushes work in the same way...the barrel is squeezed to wet the nib which is how you pick up and/or spread your medium.   I think the best part about a waterbrush is that they can be used over and over and over.   It's actually one of my favorite tools in my entire stash.

 I like my waterbrush paired with Distress Inks, Distress Stains, watercolor pencils and crayons, Twinkling H20's, Perfect Pearls and other mica pigments as well as a variety of other mediums.   Cindy asked me if I could please make a video showing how I go about using it with Distress Stains so I made one today which also includes watercolor pencils and crayons as well.

Hope you enjoy!