Try Pinata Inks on:

Glass               
Paper - coated and uncoated
Leather           
Mat Board        
Foiled Papers  
Metal
Fabric
Plastics
Wood
Cellophane and acetate
Canvas
Leaf and gilded surfaces

Techniques

Try mixing Pinata with Claro - it will stay shiny and not change colour. It extends the drying and working time. Claro is also a tranparentizer. Claro dropped or brushed on top of dry Pinata will make it spread, creating rings of marble or stone-like texture. Slight dulling occurs, but most will remain shiny. Just like real stone! When mixing Pinata with alcohol a slightly lighter colour is produced. When sponging this mixture, expect to see tiny bubble-like textures. This is very effective in making background papers and other interesting textural faux effects. Alcohol dropped or brushed on top of dry Pinata removes the shine. This is particularly effective on terra cotta surfaces or in faux finishing techniques where shine would detract from the overall effect. Spritz or brush layers of colour over colour. When wet, each layer will push aside the under layers creating amazing effects. Allowing each layer to dry will produce beautiful glazes and truly spectacular colours with clarity and depth. Add Blanco Blanco to any of the Pinata colours and achieve a competely new glowing range of pastel variations with a touch of opacity.

Resists

Crayons - draw with various colours and apply Pinata

Wax - following directions from the manufacturer, apply melted wax to fabric. Crinkle the fabric allowing the wax to crack, then apply Pinata. Iron the wax away to create beautiful batik effects.

Gum Arabic - mix gum arabic with water to a heavy cream consistency. Apply this to a rubber stamp or paint it directly onto a surface. Apply Pinata. Gently wash away the gum arabic.

Pinata Clean Up Solution

Pinata Clean Up solution contains moisturizers to keep brushes soft and pliable. (Tip: Use regular rubbing alcohol to clean off most of the Pinata from brushes and sponges. Use the Clean Up Solution for the final rinse to keep brushes soft and ready to use the next time)

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