Thank you so much Cathy have been looking how to rust tins for eco marking on plants wrapped around tin, happy I found your post with the other goodies to do paper, etc. bless you, and wishing you such a happy day.😊
I've never tried it but I'm not sure it can be completely removed. If you search for how to remove rust stains from clothing you'll get all kinds of recipes containing ingredients such as baking soda, cream of tartar, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar etc.
Hi there. I've just started experimenting with rust printing. After the print result has dried off should you 'fix' it..e.g. is there a risk that the dried rust will rub off the paper?
Hi Julie, If you are doing anything with your finished rusted papers that will involve a lot of handling, like stitching or collaging, it is a good idea to seal it with a clear fixative. I have had powdery rust particles smudge my paper and make my hands dirty. If you are rusting thread, wash it thoroughly after rusting. It will keep the rust color but won't rub off as you're using it.
@@KathyJohnsonArt Thank you so much. I'm thinking of over printing with a photopolymer plate, so that the rust image is the background to my print. But of course I'll need to resoak the paper ...to make sure the polymer plate is pressed right in as it is an intaglio method.
Thank You Ardice. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, Can you use the tart tins to wrap fabric around to rust? If they are rusty yes, it will work. You can use any metal that is already rusty.
OK got it now : ) It should work unless the tin is an alloy metal that is made specifically not to rust. All you can do is give it a try. Between soaks (maybe alternate salt and vinegar) I would leave it out exposed to the air for a bit as it needs oxygen to oxidize. Let me know how it works out.
Thank you for this, Kathy! I’ve been rusting paper and cloth for a little while, and just thought I’d share that after rinsing my new rusted papers and cloth and threads, I like to give them a little soak in baking soda water just to neutralize the rust process, since we don’t know what’s going to become of our new treasures in 5 or 10 years down the road. Do you think this is a good idea or totally unnecessary? I appreciate your input. I decided to try this when I saw some other artists doing the same thing with salt, but salt will help to create rust, so I thought baking soda - but that’s actually called ‘sodium bicarbonate’ so I don’t know -- I’m not a scientist, well, not officially 😂
Hi Sue, Baking soda is alkaline and can help neutralize the acid of the vinegar by raising the pH. Is it really necessary? I honestly don't know but it can't hurt. Even with a soak in water and baking soda would they be considered archival? - I doubt it. I haven't had any rusted paper around for more than 4-5 years so I couldn't say what they will be like beyond that. If I were creating fine art pieces from my rusted paper it might be a concern if I were selling them. Hope this helps.
Thanks from Margarita Island.Venezuela
You're so welcome, I hope you found the information helpful.
Thank you from CT!
Glad you enjoyed it - I hope you're inspired to give some of these ideas a try😍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
You're welcome, Pam! I hope that means you'll be doing some rusting soon : )
thanks a lot
You're welcome Evelyn, I hope you found it helpful.
Thank you so much Cathy have been looking how to rust tins for eco marking on plants wrapped around tin, happy I found your post with the other goodies to do paper, etc. bless you, and wishing you such a happy day.😊
Hi Maria, I use them for eco-printing as well : ) So glad you found this helpful!
Very kool
Just stumbled across your channel! I love this. ❤
Yay! Thank you Michele : )
Really great information!!
Thank you! Glad you found that it was helpful.
How do you get full circles on a scarf please?
The full circle prints are from washers or the tops of the tin cans.
Is there any solution to lift the rust out in places you wanted?
I've never tried it but I'm not sure it can be completely removed. If you search for how to remove rust stains from clothing you'll get all kinds of recipes containing ingredients such as baking soda, cream of tartar, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar etc.
Hi there. I've just started experimenting with rust printing. After the print result has dried off should you 'fix' it..e.g. is there a risk that the dried rust will rub off the paper?
Hi Julie, If you are doing anything with your finished rusted papers that will involve a lot of handling, like stitching or collaging, it is a good idea to seal it with a clear fixative. I have had powdery rust particles smudge my paper and make my hands dirty. If you are rusting thread, wash it thoroughly after rusting. It will keep the rust color but won't rub off as you're using it.
@@KathyJohnsonArt Thank you so much. I'm thinking of over printing with a photopolymer plate, so that the rust image is the background to my print. But of course I'll need to resoak the paper ...to make sure the polymer plate is pressed right in as it is an intaglio method.
@@JulieGrove-Hills What an interesting and different way to use a rust print - sounds amazing!
Loving the rusted thread and fabric:) I have some new tart tins , will this work on them?
Thank You Ardice. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, Can you use the tart tins to wrap fabric around to rust? If they are rusty yes, it will work. You can use any metal that is already rusty.
@@KathyJohnsonArt actually I just want to rust the tins. I really don't want to sand them will salt vinegar soak work?
OK got it now : ) It should work unless the tin is an alloy metal that is made specifically not to rust. All you can do is give it a try. Between soaks (maybe alternate salt and vinegar) I would leave it out exposed to the air for a bit as it needs oxygen to oxidize. Let me know how it works out.
@@KathyJohnsonArt thank you
Thank you for this, Kathy! I’ve been rusting paper and cloth for a little while, and just thought I’d share that after rinsing my new rusted papers and cloth and threads, I like to give them a little soak in baking soda water just to neutralize the rust process, since we don’t know what’s going to become of our new treasures in 5 or 10 years down the road. Do you think this is a good idea or totally unnecessary? I appreciate your input. I decided to try this when I saw some other artists doing the same thing with salt, but salt will help to create rust, so I thought baking soda - but that’s actually called ‘sodium bicarbonate’ so I don’t know -- I’m not a scientist, well, not officially 😂
Hi Sue, Baking soda is alkaline and can help neutralize the acid of the vinegar by raising the pH. Is it really necessary? I honestly don't know but it can't hurt. Even with a soak in water and baking soda would they be considered archival? - I doubt it. I haven't had any rusted paper around for more than 4-5 years so I couldn't say what they will be like beyond that. If I were creating fine art pieces from my rusted paper it might be a concern if I were selling them. Hope this helps.