It is not always possible to find paper or cardboard of the desired color in the store. Do not be upset, you can paint the paper yourself. There are several ways to color paper.
Stationery or fountain pen ink
First you need to prepare a solution. One part of ink or ink should be diluted with two to three parts of water. Depends on how dense you want the color. You can paint with a cotton swab or a wide soft brush.
After painting, when the sheet dries up a little, they put newspapers on it and put a load. Books or something flat will work best to keep the paper from warping.
If necessary, the procedure is repeated several times. This method of coloring can help create color gradation. To do this, paint the sheets of paper with the same solution a different number of times. The first will be the lightest, the second a little darker, and so on.
Uneven color
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The easiest way is to use a spray bottle. The dye can be absolutely any. The same mascara or ink, dry fabric dye or regular gouache paint. Dilute the dye of the desired color in water and use a spray bottle to color the paper. You can vary the density of the color and also use several dyes. Dry the paper in the same way as in the first method.
- Using a toothbrush or bristle brush. The bottom line is that you take paint on the bristles of a brush or brush and spray it onto the paper. This way you can create a very beautiful background of colored drops. The droplet size depends on the density of the paint.
Toning paper
A very good way to dye paper in natural shades is to tint it with tea, coffee, or onion peels. Tea or coffee should be brewed with boiling water and allowed to cool. And boil the husk, just like for coloring Easter eggs. You need to apply the solution with a wide soft brush. The advantage of this method is that rich natural colors can be obtained. The tone depends on the strength of the infusion or on the number of layers applied.
