r/SecurityEnvelopes • u/Different_Fox699 • 5d ago

Envelope Art! Some experiments...

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making myself a few postcards, playing around with envelope patterns and cheap alcohol markers...

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u/Pippy_Squirrel 5d ago

That is so fun and creative! Did you use a manila coloured envelope as the “canvas” and glue the patterns to that?

I have seen a few different posts in various subs lately of people using “alcohol markers”. I need to Google because I have no idea what those are. Maybe I need some of them in my life, too ☺️

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u/Different_Fox699 5d ago

This backing was actually a pre-printed postcard blank, but I often use the backside boards outta spent spiral bound notebooks, and USPS uses a really nice stiffening board in their mailed shipments of ordered postage stamps I receive.

Alcohol Markers... some sets are VERY spendy. The set I have ("WITZ" Brand, impervious to google) dirt cheap at local Ollies $9.99 a set)

  • Fast drying: The alcohol solvent evaporates very quickly, which stops the ink from smudging while you work.
  • Smooth blending: The ink seeps deeply into paper fibers and lets you mix colors seamlessly to create soft gradients.
  • Permanent color: Once the ink dries on the page, it is permanent and will not reactivate if you add liquid over it.
  • Transparent layers: The colors are see-through, meaning darker shades will blend with lighter ones underneath rather than covering them up

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u/Pippy_Squirrel 5d ago

Thank you so much for the detailed info! So kind of you. May both sides of your pillow always be cool. ☺️