5 Ways to Use Spray Mists in your Paper Crafts

What are Spray Mists?

**Spray mists** are available from a variety of firms and vendors, but they all essentially do the same thing: ink that you spray from a tiny bottle rather than ink that you apply to a stamp with a spongey inkpad. They are available in virtually every colour, ranging from bright, colourful colours to pearlescent tones and even transparent sprays, and are normally marketed in tiny, two-ounce bottles.

Because most spray inks are dye-based, they will react with water even after they have dried.

What can Spray Mists be Used For?

Spray mists are often applied directly onto paper to create customized background patterns, or sprayed over a stencil or mask to create specific designs.

1. Spraying

The simplest method to use your spray mists is to — you guessed it — spray them! Simply put the paper in a sink or cardboard tray (to catch any stray droplets), hold your spray mist bottle approximately 5" away from the paper, and spray. Hold the container farther away for a lighter color; for a darker color, spray on repeated coats. Simply avoid spraying with the nozzle pointed downwards, since this might cause the nozzle to clog.

2. Soaking

To achieve a saturated or vintage feel, soak your paper with ink. Simply pour some ink into a container and immerse your paper in it. The more color your paper absorbs, the longer it sits.

3. Splattering

Tap your spray inks onto your paper to create a spatter effect à la Jackson Pollack.

Spray a little amount of mist into the bottle cap or another small container, such as a thimble, to employ this approach. Remove anything that you don’t want ink on from your work space. Holding the cap approximately a foot away from the paper, flick your wrist to produce a splatter effect. Allow your artwork to dry after blotting the splatters with a paper towel.

4. Tapping

This method is comparable to sponging paint over your walls. Pour some ink into a container, then dip a piece of paper towel, plastic wrap, or any other media into the ink and lightly tap it onto your paper. Experiment with various material until you discover an effect you like!

5. Watercolor wash

Spray mists may be used like watercolor paint to produce transparent, vibrant colored washes.

Mist a disposable palette or dish with spritz, then softly mist your paper with water. Apply a thin coating of ink, known as a “wash,” to your paper with a flat, wet brush. Clean the brush and repeat the process as needed. Don’t be scared to play around with different color schemes!