Tempera Paint Sticks: What Works (And What Doesn’t)
In this tempera paint sticks experiment, I revisited a material I’ve used before with fresh eyes, new colors, and multiple brands to see how it performs in mixed media. I explored blending, layering, water techniques, and sgraffito, which helped me better understand their unique qualities and limitations.
Supply List:
Tempera Sticks:
Shuttle Art, 30 pack - https://amzn.to/42KyknA
Shuttle Art, Pastel 20 pack - https://amzn.to/4dyIteD
Kwik Stix, Skin Tones 14 pack - https://amzn.to/4sxNskG
Kwik Stix, 30 pack - https://amzn.to/4lIFF0B
(When I purchased the 30-pack, it had free Prime shipping)
Kwik Stix, 24 pack (an optionwith free Prime shipping) - https://amzn.to/4bqVyFE
Colorations, Skin Tones 8 pack - https://amzn.to/4uLf7zX
Paper:
Canson 12x18” watercolor pad - https://amzn.to/3W0qT9A
Biggie Canson Sketch Drawing Paper 18x24” - https://amzn.to/4ojdWDI
Canson XL 9x12” Mix Media paper sketchbook - https://amzn.to/4pNy3uz
Bristol Paper pad - multiple sizes - https://amzn.to/44bMXm1
Stencils:
StencilGirl: https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/
PM Artists Studio: Use code JenFan10 for 10% off athttps://pmartiststudio.com/
Other:
White Artist Tape - Jerry’s Artarama link OR https://amzn.to/3Po5uHi
Blending brushes - https://amzn.to/4v2nuYf
Mist Spray Bottle - https://amzn.to/4iNzffj
Baby wipes - https://amzn.to/43hx0Z7
Palette knife set - https://amzn.to/43gmsLF
Princeton Mini Blades - https://amzn.to/3Jyla3V
Wedge Tool - White - https://amzn.to/3TyMvrp
Storage container for tempera sticks:
Other Studio Tools:
Scott blue shop paper towels - https://amzn.to/43glsp2
Apron - https://amzn.to/4aAqrqW
Green Frog Tape - https://amzn.to/3PsEbJE
Disposable gloves - https://amzn.to/4n74YbM or https://amzn.to/48UkXG9
Ranger Anti-stick craft mat - https://amzn.to/4nLpgbS
Ranger heat-it craft tool - https://amzn.to/3JXK66z
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First Video:
This is the first video I created, testing tempera paint sticks and exploring how they work in mixed media. It covers basic techniques like swatching and early blending experiments. If you want a foundation before this updated test, this is a great place to start.
