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From the lens Create Art With Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels.

What kind of information would you like to see here? Do you have any questions about this medium? If I don't have the answer, I will search for one. Your questions will guide my research for this lens and will make it more valuable to all who visit. Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks to all who rated my lens. I appreciate it.

~Fannie

  • Koupie Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Hi Fannie, how have I not seen your lenses? This is soooo me, and you have me totally inspired. I have the large tin of these pastels, and have not used them nearly enough. I love the effect you get on the silk, added your tutorial to my Pinterest. *Blessed
  • ImagineCreateInspire Mar 8, 2012 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Hi, Koupie! Thanks for your blessings. I hope you enjoy playing with your Neocolor II in a new way. Let me know how your projects turn out. Enjoy!
  • mihgasper Feb 29, 2012 @ 3:42 am | delete
    Very creative lens. Thanks for amazing ideas.
  • ImagineCreateInspire Mar 1, 2012 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment, mihgasper! Have fun creating! ~Fannie
  • Papier Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    hi, i've used cran c'ache for years, but never thought of using them on fabric. thanks for the great idea.
  • ImagineCreateInspire Mar 1, 2012 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting, Papier. Make magic with Neocolors! ~Fannie
  • ImagineCreateInspire Aug 30, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Hi, Kit and Caboodle. Thanks for stopping by. Heat setting makes the painting water resistant. If you rinse the silk after heat setting, you will lose some color, but not much. You can add color onto the silk after heat setting. If you do that, make sure to heat set it again. These techniques are great for art quilts, journaling or anything that will not need to be washed. Hope this helps. Have fun with your Neocolors!
  • KitandCaboodle Aug 30, 2011 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    This is fabulous. I love the silk painting with the wax pastels. Does heat setting make the painting permanent? Can you was the fabric afterwards?
  • Judy_Filarecki Aug 19, 2011 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Thanks for a great lens and wonderful artwork. I love the way you have utilized the pastels for quilting. Ihave a small set and have only played with them with my grandchildren, but you have inspired me to do a more experimenting with them for my own use.
  • ImagineCreateInspire Aug 19, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    Hi, Judy. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your wonderful comments. Have fun playing with your grandchildren and experimenting. Make magic! ~Fannie ♥♫♥
  • d-artist Feb 12, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
    What gorgeous artwork and ideas! very informative lens and nicely done... I must give this a try with my wax pastels...lens Blessed by d-artist Squid Angel
  • ImagineCreateInspire Feb 12, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Hi, d-artist! Thanks for stopping by. Have fun and come back to share your experiences so we can all learn. ♥♫♥
  • KarenStewart Jan 22, 2011 @ 9:14 am | delete
    Your art is beautiful. I really like the "stained glass" flower
  • ImagineCreateInspire Feb 12, 2011 @ 9:19 am | delete
    Thanks, Karen. Have fun with Neocolors and return to share your discoveries. ♥♫♥
  • Kris Sullivan Dec 20, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    I would like to know techniques for using Neocolor II for landscapes.
  • ImagineCreateInspire Feb 12, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Hi, Kris, although most of my work is abstract or portraits, you could probably apply Neocolors in your landscapes as you would apply watercolors. If I create a landscape piece using Neocolors, I'll post it here. In the meantime, have a go and play and make magic. Then return and tell me about your discoveries. Would love to hear from you.
  • Ellen Lai Jun 21, 2010 @ 5:06 am | delete
    May I know if the fabrics painted with water-soluable crayons are washable? Will the colours run ? If you add salt to create white specks on the colours, do you need to wash the fabric after that to remove the salt?
  • ImagineCreateInspire Jun 21, 2010 @ 8:02 am | delete
    Hi, Ellen. Thanks for your question. I would not recommend using water soluble crayons on fabrics that will require washing. My painted fabrics are used for art quilts, which do not require laundering, and work well. I have an art quilt that was created three years ago, and the colors are still vibrant and stable.

    Once the fabric is heat set with an iron, the colors are quite stable. If you rinse the painted fabric after it has been completely dried overnight, you will notice a slight color loss. If the color loss is more than you desire, you can always add more color onto the fabric and let it dry overnight again and heat set it.

    Adding salt: I brush off the few pieces of salt from the dried painted fabric and heat set it with an iron. I usually do not have salt remaining on my fabric because I add the salt when my fabric is very wet.

    I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks for stopping by.

    Enjoy creating!
    Fannie
  • theraggededge Apr 16, 2010 @ 7:13 am | delete
    I love using these but didn't know they could be used on fabric too. Angel blessed :-)
  • ImagineCreateInspire Apr 17, 2010 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    Thanks for stopping by. Yes, wax pastels work well on fabrics. If you experiment with them on fabrics, please feel free to share your discoveries and results. Enjoy.
  • Kalvin Dec 8, 2009 @ 10:52 am | delete
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  • ImagineCreateInspire Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Hello, Catherine. Yes, I do remember you. My art has taken a different turn since we last spoke, and I'm having fun. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

    Do you use Neocolors in your paintings?

    Welcome to Squidoo.
  • catherine_de_ryck Apr 16, 2009 @ 2:48 am | delete
    Hello Fannie,
    Do you remember me ? We used to discuss about Fine Arts together, a few months ago ?
    This is a great lens, very interesting. I have never tried fiber art but really appreciated your tutorial as well as other informations.
    I am a on Squidoo too and hope that we will better stay in contact now.
  • beeobrien Apr 23, 2008 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    I love fiber arts. You have beautiful things here.
  • Hi! Apr 16, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Yes, I've painted many, many pictures using only the Neocolor II's. I'm not a realist though. My art is mostly whimsical. Check out my website and my blog and etsy shop to see my work. I teach classes on using them if you live in the Atlanta area. If you have any questions please email me.
    www.miracle-mcmahill.com
    www.crazyforcolor.blogspot.com
    www.hmiracle.etsy.com

    email: hmiracle@alum.mit.edu
  • Claudia Mar 16, 2008 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    WONDERFUL tutorial, thank you so much for all the work you put into it, I would have never known how to use these fab water pastels on fabric were it not for you!
  • ImagineCreateInspire Mar 2, 2008 @ 8:42 am | delete
    Hi, Susan. This lens is all about my experiments and discoveries with Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels. Your question prompted my research into "Neopastels." Caran d'Ache manufactures Neopastels, oil-based crayons, which is different from Neocolor II.

    My suggestion would be to google "Neopastels blogs." I found a "few" bloggers who share their techniques and art using Neopastels.

    Looks like there is a need for more information regarding this medium and a lens, too. Maybe someone out there will post information regarding Neopastels in this comment module, which may help you.

    If you find information, please let me know. Thanks.
  • Susan Smith Mar 1, 2008 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Has anyone painted a picture using neocolor ll oil pastels only,please?

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