This is another creative use of the amazing citracel . I had tried it on other glossy mags and it does not work. Like she said, NG is the mag to use. They also are the best for citrasolv transfer prints. (also on you tube) Thanks for posting your exact methods!
It really has to do with the quality of paper and ink in Nat Geo...and only works on their feature pages, not the ad pages. I haven't done any papers in awhile...it's one of those things that you can create a lot of papers from one magazine and have a stash...time for a stash refresh! Thanks Jean for being here!🌷
Hi Dawn…the Citrosolv spray usually does not work…it needs to be in the concentrated form and the spray is not concentrated enough. It’s works best if you use concentrated Citrosolv and sprinkle it onto the pages as I doin the video, rather than spray it. You will have much better results this way.🫣😉
Wow, my head is spinning! I paint on rocks, will try transferring the NG ink to a white Santorini marble slab. So excited! Thanks for sharing this technique and your beautiful artwork.
Thank you Lorraine...this is an older video and a few other Citrosolv videos popped up on my RUclips feed yesterday that are so fun...I think I need to pull my supplies out and create a few more NG/Cirtosolv papers myself! Thanks for watching and letting me know!🌠
I tried it for the first time, transferring it to a small spray bottle. It’s winter here so I’m sure weather is a factor. I waited 45 minutes with zero results so waited another 45. Got a few interesting pages… found that the pages that stick together gave the best results. Next time I may try sprinkling (maybe use a needle tip bottle) to get those “cells”! The separation and drying is the biggest challenge… and I’ll use protective gloves too!
Hi Sandy…Spraying does not work very well at all. I sprinkle a heavier, wet application and let it sit for 15 minutes (ish) give or take a few minutes. Make sure to be using the concentrated Citrosolv. I get tons of cells from this without having to use any other tools. If you are getting you pages wet enough, and pull them apart when they are still wet and the ink in activated, you can manipulate the inks. Keep trying and let me know how you do!?
Where have you been Denise? I missed you. I know about this technique,but never tried it...time to do so. Love the pages the Citra Solv created,so cool. I love the examples you showed on how to incorporate them into collages.Those mini canvases are great, but that big canvas you are working on is amazing. So YOU ! and so captivating...already...and it's not even done yet. I am sure the final result will be fantastic. Loved all the art pieces you showed at the end ,each a treasure. It was nice getting inspired by your art again. Big hugs from a big fan. : )
Hi Ina!!! Thanks for missing me, I've been wanting to get back though seem to be working on mostly large pieces of art which are a little harder for me to video. I'm also teaching and taking classes and have a new studio...my days are full...I barley have enough time to fit in all my social media attention and miss so much that everyone else is up to! Not good! But I really enjoy finding, using and sharing small techniques that I use in my art and hope to get back on more regularly. I have to figure out a way to show painting elements that are a little larger scale...working on it. So sweet of you to message me Ina...I hope you give this trick a try...your gonna love it! Such nice papers to use in your art. Big hugs right back to you Ina!!!
@@cerropaint I will look forward to whatever you are able to post and I completely understand the dilemma of filming larger pieces . I am glad you are well and finding time for everything,is always a struggle, when you all you want to do is create.
Thank you so much Lynn! I love making these papers, though it's been a little while! If I remember correctly...after 1980 are the best issues to make this happen...though I'm not 100%. I just recently read that...you may want to double check for sure, because it does make a difference...I just don't remember exactly!🤭
Sandy Babb I’ve read that too Sandy, though have used many different dates with good results. I just recently saw a post that said the newer ones work best...I guess experiment with both and see what the results say. I usually get so many pages out of one Citrasolv session that I can go quite awhile before needing to make more!
I really love making these papers Nathalie...and one magazine stretches out so far in art making. I hope you'll give it a try...and thank you for watching and commenting!
I already had some Citrasolv at home from previous experiments, but I immediately went to my favorite thrift store to get another NatGeo magazine. I'm sure I have a few of them hidden somewhere in my mess, but I couldn't waste time looking for them... I *had* to try your technique immediately! LoL I didn't do many pages yet, but I got fa-bu-lous results!! Thanks again for sharing Denise! 💜
@@nathaliet.3985 Bob Burridge just did a video on it too with a link to CitraArtContest...an art contest Ctitrasov has! You can find both here...robertburridge.com/bobblast-285/ Happy Creating!
This is soo cool I actually ordered some. I picked up some national geographic magazines at the library. Can’t wait. I heard you say you were selling your little blocks for $ 20 - $ 25 dollars . Do you go to art shows?
Hi Lynn...So glad you are inspired to try this cool process! Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work out the first few tries. Make sure you have the Citrasolv concentrate, it doesn't work with the diluted spray...and only the feature pages in Nat Geo work best...not the advertisement pages. I have made blocks with them and with a lot of my other techniques too...they sell for $125 now when I make them! I do participate in art shows...am having a solo show right now that I'll be posting about this week coming up. Have fun with the papers, let me know who you do with them!🤩
@@cerropaint hi thanks for getting back. I think this is very cool. Where do you live.? I am a mixed media artist I do all different kinds . I haven’t sold anything because I haven’t tried. I am thinking about it. Do you think one should do green markets first ? Did you? I really don’t want to go that route. Any suggestions 😊
Hi Lynn…I’m in North San Diego CA county. I’m not sure what you mean by green markets…but I did start out doing art fairs, I actually still do them…nothing like getting outside and meeting your buyers and seeing what everyone else is doing! I’m also in a group studio and we have a gallery to hang our art there as well. I would start getting my work out there, enter shows, do art fairs, get comfortable showing your art…and you will grow from there!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hi Chris…they are 4x4 sold in a package of nine at Michael’s. I always like to have a stash of them in the studio for times when I just want to sit and create something small at my art table. Thanks for watching🌠
I did this and was so excited about it. It was fun to watch happen but I don’t find any way to use the finished papers. I tried but it’s just not a look that Ive found a use for. It doesn’t mix into anything else. It’s a very distinct look that clashes with all other mediums and collage materials that I have. I’m just not into it.
First of all I'm so sorry I missed your comment 5 mos ago Elsa...thanks so much for watching! When I did this video more than 3 years ago I used them a lot in my mixed media work...but have since moved onto different papers. Some of my favorite pieces had chunks of NatGeo papers in them use for that touch of dark that I love to add in. I get it though...they are fun to make but not for everyone's art. Enjoy the day Elsa!
I've never thought of it being flammable...though just checked the label and it is...though I've never tested it. There are so many art products that are flammable...you just need to know what you're working with. By the time I've used it in a piece and covered it with more papers, paint and a sealer...I've never had a piece combust! As far as allergies...I would imagine people know their irritants and steer clear. I personally have not had any irritation and kinda enjoy the scent Citrosolv leave in my studio. It's the only product you get this affect with using Nat Geo pages. Thank you for watching...hope you can find a work around!🌠
Opps I really should have watched your video before trying this - I over saturated the pages, didn't leave it long enough and missed the opportunity to do the extra mark making. Bummer!
Sometimes Brenda it has something to do with the date of the Nat Geo...though I've always had luck no matter the date. Only use the feature pages as that is the better ink that works so well. I sprinkle and leave it for about 20 to 30 minutes...you want to be sure it doesn't dry. I know you'll be trying it again...good luck and thank you for watching!
@@brendacollinsdeeks7268 No need to iron or rinse...the pages will flatten our beautifully when dry. Citrasolv is natural, so no harmful residue. I'm not sure how you are goint to use them Brenda...but they lay down beautifully in my mixed media work with matte or gloss medium...or I've been using a poly acrylic (from Home Depot) to lay my papers down lately.
@@cerropaint I’m really interested in your use of a polymer acrylic to lay down your papers. Years ago I used an acrylic floor finish to layer napkins onto vases but it seems hard to find now. It’s a clear liquid, acrylic base so I don’t know why it couldn’t be used instead of a gel or fluid medium. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
@@sandyfranklin1123 Sandy…the floor acrylic you used on vases years ago is perfect! There are many brands…Minwax, Varathane, Behr…as long as it’s water based poly acrylic. I use it almost exclusively to lay down papers and top coat…so much cheaper too than the art mediums! I will use art heavy or gel mediums for laying down pieces heavier than papers…like cardboard, fabric, etc. you are on the right track with this!👌🏻
Hi Denise! I know this is an older video, but I just did this and not many turned out very good. I might have not used enough citrasolv. Can I go back in and do it again or will the ink not dissolve after putting it on once?
Hi Sally...you may not ave used enough Citrasolv...and I'm not sure about going over it again, I've never tried that. I know there are certain years pf Nat Geo that work best...I just don't remember what they are! I'm adding a link to a gal I followed and learned how to do it from...she makes some really cool art altering pages with Citrasolv...I hope this makes it more clear. Have a great weekend, and thanks for watching this oldie and goodie! www.citrasolv.com/altering-magazines-for-use-in-mixed-media#:~:text=National%20Geographic%20magazines%20-%20It%20seems%20that%20the,issues%20after%20the%20year%202000%20work%20the%20best.
Patricia...so sorry you are having trouble with this! Are you using concentrated Citrasolv (other citrus products don't work), National Geographic are the only magazines that work for me (years 1970 forward work best), sprinkle the Citrasolv don't spray it, you can start seeing results after 5 to 10 minutes...make sure not to let it dry. The citrasolv starts to loosen the inks on the feature pages almost right away...ad pages use a different ink and don't work. Let me know how you do!
Also the first few pages in Nat Geo are a different type of ink and it won’t work. You have to use the pages in the middle where the articles are written not where the ads are.
I’ve never heard of using Pinesol Jill…I’m not sure the smell alone would be safe to work with in a concentrated form. Citrasolv is the only ingredient that ever comes up with Nat Geo papers and it says it’s a natural product. You need to use it in its concentrated state…not the spray bottle version if you want it to work. You can e pediment with it, but I’m going to suggest sticking with Citrasolv!
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I also LOVE your idea of placing them on tiny cube canvases!! Brilliant! Thank you.
Those little canvases are so fun to do with these papers...and make great little gifts or smalls for art shows!👌🏻
Thank you.
You are so welcome Cat...this is a really fun process with so many great papers to use in the future... Enjoy!😉
This is another creative use of the amazing citracel . I had tried it on other glossy mags and it does not work. Like she said, NG is the mag to use. They also are the best for citrasolv transfer prints. (also on you tube) Thanks for posting your exact methods!
It really has to do with the quality of paper and ink in Nat Geo...and only works on their feature pages, not the ad pages. I haven't done any papers in awhile...it's one of those things that you can create a lot of papers from one magazine and have a stash...time for a stash refresh! Thanks Jean for being here!🌷
Just ordered Citrisol spray and dug out some old NG mags - can't wait to try this!
Hi Dawn…the Citrosolv spray usually does not work…it needs to be in the concentrated form and the spray is not concentrated enough. It’s works best if you use concentrated Citrosolv and sprinkle it onto the pages as I doin the video, rather than spray it. You will have much better results this way.🫣😉
@@cerropaint ohhhhh - ok!!
Found some Citra Sol at a health food market and going to play this weekend. Thanks for an informative video.
Oh yay Jill...so glad you found it...no less in a health food store! Says a lot for the product too. Have fun and let me know how you do!
Fantastic results! I have never come across this technique before. Love the montage of your creations at the end.
Thank you for sharing 🌺
Its one of my favorite papers to use and the pages lay down so nicely when collaging or adding them into a mixed media piece! Thanks for watching!
Wow, my head is spinning! I paint on rocks, will try transferring the NG ink to a white Santorini marble slab. So excited! Thanks for sharing this technique and your beautiful artwork.
Thank you Lorraine...this is an older video and a few other Citrosolv videos popped up on my RUclips feed yesterday that are so fun...I think I need to pull my supplies out and create a few more NG/Cirtosolv papers myself! Thanks for watching and letting me know!🌠
I tried it for the first time, transferring it to a small spray bottle. It’s winter here so I’m sure weather is a factor. I waited 45 minutes with zero results so waited another 45. Got a few interesting pages… found that the pages that stick together gave the best results. Next time I may try sprinkling (maybe use a needle tip bottle) to get those “cells”! The separation and drying is the biggest challenge… and I’ll use protective gloves too!
Hi Sandy…Spraying does not work very well at all. I sprinkle a heavier, wet application and let it sit for 15 minutes (ish) give or take a few minutes. Make sure to be using the concentrated Citrosolv. I get tons of cells from this without having to use any other tools. If you are getting you pages wet enough, and pull them apart when they are still wet and the ink in activated, you can manipulate the inks. Keep trying and let me know how you do!?
Where have you been Denise? I missed you. I know about this technique,but never tried it...time to do so. Love the pages the Citra Solv created,so cool. I love the examples you showed on how to incorporate them into collages.Those mini canvases are great, but that big canvas you are working on is amazing. So YOU ! and so captivating...already...and it's not even done yet. I am sure the final result will be fantastic. Loved all the art pieces you showed at the end ,each a treasure. It was nice getting inspired by your art again. Big hugs from a big fan. : )
Hi Ina!!! Thanks for missing me, I've been wanting to get back though seem to be working on mostly large pieces of art which are a little harder for me to video. I'm also teaching and taking classes and have a new studio...my days are full...I barley have enough time to fit in all my social media attention and miss so much that everyone else is up to! Not good! But I really enjoy finding, using and sharing small techniques that I use in my art and hope to get back on more regularly. I have to figure out a way to show painting elements that are a little larger scale...working on it. So sweet of you to message me Ina...I hope you give this trick a try...your gonna love it! Such nice papers to use in your art.
Big hugs right back to you Ina!!!
@@cerropaint I will look forward to whatever you are able to post and I completely understand the dilemma of filming larger pieces . I am glad you are well and finding time for everything,is always a struggle, when you all you want to do is create.
Brilliant technique!
Thanks Rosie...I hope you give it a go...and thank you for watching!
SO COOL!!!
Thank you Mr Victor...glad you enjoyed it!
Really amazing!!!! Thank you!!!!
And so fun to make and use in your art...hope you give it a try! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful technique Denise. Yours turned out just fabulous! Are your Geographics older or newer. Ive heard it can make a difference in the end piece
Thank you so much Lynn! I love making these papers, though it's been a little while! If I remember correctly...after 1980 are the best issues to make this happen...though I'm not 100%. I just recently read that...you may want to double check for sure, because it does make a difference...I just don't remember exactly!🤭
Love it! Thanks for sharing❣️
So sorry I missed your comment Christine...thank you so much for watching. Have you tried it yet? If so, how'd you do?
Great video ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I'm so sorry your message slipped through the cracks...I love knowing when my videos are appreciated! Thank you!
you are a sweetheart. thanks for the easy and informative video
Thanks for sharing this
My pleasure Carol...I love sharing my ideas with videos...it's how I learn best too! Thank you for watching!
Somewhere I read if you can find older issues from the 1970s or older that the ink and paper were different and work better.
Sandy Babb I’ve read that too Sandy, though have used many different dates with good results. I just recently saw a post that said the newer ones work best...I guess experiment with both and see what the results say. I usually get so many pages out of one Citrasolv session that I can go quite awhile before needing to make more!
First time I've ever seen this technique. It's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing 💜
I really love making these papers Nathalie...and one magazine stretches out so far in art making. I hope you'll give it a try...and thank you for watching and commenting!
I already had some Citrasolv at home from previous experiments, but I immediately went to my favorite thrift store to get another NatGeo magazine. I'm sure I have a few of them hidden somewhere in my mess, but I couldn't waste time looking for them... I *had* to try your technique immediately! LoL
I didn't do many pages yet, but I got fa-bu-lous results!!
Thanks again for sharing Denise! 💜
@@nathaliet.3985 Bob Burridge just did a video on it too with a link to CitraArtContest...an art contest Ctitrasov has! You can find both here...robertburridge.com/bobblast-285/ Happy Creating!
This is soo cool I actually ordered some. I picked up some national geographic magazines at the library. Can’t wait. I heard you say you were selling your little blocks for $ 20 - $ 25 dollars . Do you go to art shows?
Hi Lynn...So glad you are inspired to try this cool process! Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work out the first few tries. Make sure you have the Citrasolv concentrate, it doesn't work with the diluted spray...and only the feature pages in Nat Geo work best...not the advertisement pages. I have made blocks with them and with a lot of my other techniques too...they sell for $125 now when I make them! I do participate in art shows...am having a solo show right now that I'll be posting about this week coming up. Have fun with the papers, let me know who you do with them!🤩
@@cerropaint hi thanks for getting back. I think this is very cool. Where do you live.? I am a mixed media artist I do all different kinds . I haven’t sold anything because I haven’t tried. I am thinking about it. Do you think one should do green markets first ? Did you? I really don’t want to go that route. Any suggestions 😊
Hi Lynn…I’m in North San Diego CA county. I’m not sure what you mean by green markets…but I did start out doing art fairs, I actually still do them…nothing like getting outside and meeting your buyers and seeing what everyone else is doing! I’m also in a group studio and we have a gallery to hang our art there as well. I would start getting my work out there, enter shows, do art fairs, get comfortable showing your art…and you will grow from there!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I want to inquire about the dimensions of the little blocks. Are they 4x4 or 6x6 canvases from Michaels? Thank you so much for your help.
Hi Chris…they are 4x4 sold in a package of nine at Michael’s. I always like to have a stash of them in the studio for times when I just want to sit and create something small at my art table. Thanks for watching🌠
I did this and was so excited about it. It was fun to watch happen but I don’t find any way to use the finished papers. I tried but it’s just not a look that Ive found a use for. It doesn’t mix into anything else. It’s a very distinct look that clashes with all other mediums and collage materials that I have. I’m just not into it.
First of all I'm so sorry I missed your comment 5 mos ago Elsa...thanks so much for watching! When I did this video more than 3 years ago I used them a lot in my mixed media work...but have since moved onto different papers. Some of my favorite pieces had chunks of NatGeo papers in them use for that touch of dark that I love to add in. I get it though...they are fun to make but not for everyone's art. Enjoy the day Elsa!
Do the creations remain flammable when they are dry? It's also an irritant and not great for us folks allergic to limonene I believe.
I've never thought of it being flammable...though just checked the label and it is...though I've never tested it. There are so many art products that are flammable...you just need to know what you're working with. By the time I've used it in a piece and covered it with more papers, paint and a sealer...I've never had a piece combust! As far as allergies...I would imagine people know their irritants and steer clear. I personally have not had any irritation and kinda enjoy the scent Citrosolv leave in my studio. It's the only product you get this affect with using Nat Geo pages. Thank you for watching...hope you can find a work around!🌠
Opps I really should have watched your video before trying this - I over saturated the pages, didn't leave it long enough and missed the opportunity to do the extra mark making. Bummer!
Sometimes Brenda it has something to do with the date of the Nat Geo...though I've always had luck no matter the date. Only use the feature pages as that is the better ink that works so well. I sprinkle and leave it for about 20 to 30 minutes...you want to be sure it doesn't dry. I know you'll be trying it again...good luck and thank you for watching!
@@cerropaint I did get some good pages but I'm wondering if I should be ironing the pages? and should I be rinsing off the CitraSolv?
@@brendacollinsdeeks7268 No need to iron or rinse...the pages will flatten our beautifully when dry. Citrasolv is natural, so no harmful residue. I'm not sure how you are goint to use them Brenda...but they lay down beautifully in my mixed media work with matte or gloss medium...or I've been using a poly acrylic (from Home Depot) to lay my papers down lately.
@@cerropaint I’m really interested in your use of a polymer acrylic to lay down your papers. Years ago I used an acrylic floor finish to layer napkins onto vases but it seems hard to find now. It’s a clear liquid, acrylic base so I don’t know why it couldn’t be used instead of a gel or fluid medium. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
@@sandyfranklin1123 Sandy…the floor acrylic you used on vases years ago is perfect! There are many brands…Minwax, Varathane, Behr…as long as it’s water based poly acrylic. I use it almost exclusively to lay down papers and top coat…so much cheaper too than the art mediums! I will use art heavy or gel mediums for laying down pieces heavier than papers…like cardboard, fabric, etc. you are on the right track with this!👌🏻
Hi Denise! I know this is an older video, but I just did this and not many turned out very good. I might have not used enough citrasolv. Can I go back in and do it again or will the ink not dissolve after putting it on once?
Hi Sally...you may not ave used enough Citrasolv...and I'm not sure about going over it again, I've never tried that. I
know there are certain years pf Nat Geo that work best...I just don't remember what they are! I'm adding a link to a gal I followed and learned how to do it from...she makes some really cool art altering pages with Citrasolv...I hope this makes it more clear. Have a great weekend, and thanks for watching this oldie and goodie! www.citrasolv.com/altering-magazines-for-use-in-mixed-media#:~:text=National%20Geographic%20magazines%20-%20It%20seems%20that%20the,issues%20after%20the%20year%202000%20work%20the%20best.
That’s funny… I just watched all of her videos this afternoon!! Thanks!
@@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist I forgot all about her until you asked about Citrasolv...glad I got to revisit her videos too!
Do you think I could hang them up with clothes pins to dry .. without the inks running?
Hi denise😉
dawn kureshy Hi Dawn! I miss seeing you, though kinda love being at home through all this. 🧡🧡🧡
Tried 3 times. First sprayed. Did t work Then shaking cit drops on x 2. Didn’t work. What went wrong. Waited 30 min. Just no result. Grrrr
Patricia...so sorry you are having trouble with this! Are you using concentrated Citrasolv (other citrus products don't work), National Geographic are the only magazines that work for me (years 1970 forward work best), sprinkle the Citrasolv don't spray it, you can start seeing results after 5 to 10 minutes...make sure not to let it dry. The citrasolv starts to loosen the inks on the feature pages almost right away...ad pages use a different ink and don't work. Let me know how you do!
Also the first few pages in Nat Geo are a different type of ink and it won’t work. You have to use the pages in the middle where the articles are written not where the ads are.
Can you use Pinesol
I’ve never heard of using Pinesol Jill…I’m not sure the smell alone would be safe to work with in a concentrated form. Citrasolv is the only ingredient that ever comes up with Nat Geo papers and it says it’s a natural product. You need to use it in its concentrated state…not the spray bottle version if you want it to work. You can e pediment with it, but I’m going to suggest sticking with Citrasolv!
Typo. That is experiment not e pediment!🫤
Does the citrasolv keep dissolving the paper or when it dries it stops the process?
Hi Ann… it stops dissolving for sure. I have papers I did several years ago and they have held up fine. Have you tried it yet?
This stuff stinks.
😂I actually love the scent Sherry! More importantly… did you get good results? These are my favorite papers!🧡
I like the scent. It’s pure citrus! 🍊 🍋