EASY CHRISTMAS TREES ON YUPO

CHRISTMAS TREES ON YUPO - EASY

You will need: yupo paper cut into 5 x 7 or so, 2 pieces; a brayer (roller); tube paints in colors you like; a pieces of plexiglas or wax paper; tar gel, if desired

On one sheet of yupo paper start dotting some small bits of paint

straight from the tube in the shape of a tree. (or any other shape you want).

Lay the other sheet of yupo directly over your painted shape. Cover with wax paper or plexiglas to protect your surface and brayer from paint.

With a brayer, roll firmly in a top to bottom motion. (This creates those

tree-like swirls) Gently pull apart your yupo pieces. You should now

have two prints.

If the paint is too thick, blot it with a paper towel. If it is too dry, mist it lightly.

If you don't like your results, wash it off and start over again.

To finish the tree:

When it is completely dry, use a small damp brush to shape it. From outside of the tree,

gently brush inward to create the branches, then blot with paper towel or tissue. To remove larger

areas of paint, use a larger brush. IF THE BRUSH IS TOO WET IT WILL MOVE THE PAINT TOO MUCH. You just want it damp.

You can remove small round areas in the tree with a damp round brush and blot to make

colored ornaments or lights.

If you want extra pizzazz, drizzle some clear tar gel over the picture in swirlls and let that dry overnight. Finish off your tree by spraying with acrylic sealer. If you do not, any amount of

water on the finished project will ruin it.