After I posted my testing and review of the Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Paint and Reactive Mist, a few of you asked whether you can use a paintbrush with the Reactive Mist just like you can with the Reactive Paint. The answer is a big ol’ yes!
Both the Reactive Mist and Reactive Paint offer a number of options and possibilities for those of you who don’t have a laser printer but would like to add foil accents and details to your projects. In the video below, I’ll explore just a couple of ways that you can use a paintbrush with the Reactive Mist to create custom patterns and elements that you can then foil with the Minc.
NOTES : Two of the biggest things to remember when you’re painting with the Minc Reactive Mist are 1) hold onto the bottle (if you can remember) when you dip your brush into it, or you may end up with a mess on your hands (and work surface) and 2) make sure that the Reactive Mist (or Reactive Paint, if that’s what you’re using) is COMPLETELY dry before running your pieces through the Minc. I use a folded piece of printer paper as a transfer folder for projects where I use the Mist or Paint, just in case, because any area that’s still wet can be pushed outward (and onto your transfer folder) as the piece is being run through the Minc. If this happens and it’s only a small area, then it’s usually not a big deal but, if it’s a larger area, then your transfer folder could be ruined.
Check out the video below to see some of the things that you can do when you use a paintbrush with the Minc Reactive Mist:
Supplies Used in This Project
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AMZ = Amazon.com SBK = Scrapbook.com DKB = Dick Blick SSS = Simon Says Stamp
Heidi Swapp Minc Light Pink Reactive Foil ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Matte Champagne Reactive Foil ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Liquid Toner Reactive Mist ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator 12″ ( AMZ // SBK )
Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator 6″ ( AMZ // SBK )
Silhouette Cameo ( AMZ // SBK ) – if you’re making a custom die cut for the card
Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover 80lb. cardstock
an old / inexpensive paintbrush – I like this set from Crayola because it’s inexpensive and includes 5 different size brushes
a small container with water (to soak the paintbrush after use)
plain printer paper
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue
a double-sided adhesive runner
3L Foam Adhesive Squares
craft scissors