1. ATC
Artist
Trading
Cards

2. ATCs must:
measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 X 89 mm).
be traded for other cards—not sold.
be flat enough to fit into a plastic trading card sleeve.
be signed and dated on the back of the card.

3. Each card had to have a reoccurring word
Each card had to have a reoccurring symbol
Each card had to express a personal like, dislike, interest, or subject – either literally or metaphorically
Any surface could be used for the cards – though playing cards were provided (to avoid the blank surface syndrome)
Any media could be used
Each card had to be signed by the artist

4. ATC THEMES ATC swaps are sometimes organized around a theme or topic such as:
Altered Faces
Ancestors
Animals
An Art Element or Principle
Bygone Era
Community (Where I live)
Familiar phrases
Family events
Heroes & Heroines

5. Historical events
Holidays
Identity
Journeys
Letters of the alphabet
Mythological creatures
Quotes
Seasons
Song and poem excerpts
Special places
Windows & doorways

6. Papers Bristol 100lb. Canvas Paper Watercolor paper 140lb
Smooth surface
Vellum surface
Canvas Paper
Watercolor paper 140lb
Acrylic paper 246 lb
Textured 80lb
Illustration Board
Assorted paper
Envelopes

7. Other Supplies Artist Pen Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Acrylic paint
Pencils
Water Soluble Pastels
Crayons
Oil color paint
Oil pastels
Watercolor pencils
Colored Pencils
Markers
Stamps
Photos
fabric
Collage Material
Papers
Glues
magazines

8. Transfer 1
I am hoping you have images to work with. We are going to go through several methods of transfer
Ink Jet image:
Apply generous amount of regular gel medium to receiving paper.

9. Transfer 1 Paint a generous layer of gel medium
Lay copy image side down onto your receiving paper.
Burnish and let sit for 10 seconds,
Then remove the paper.
Paper fibers may remain; gently rub them off.

10. Transfer 2
Solvent- You must do this outside so that we can use the room later.
Place a color image face down onto your paper or fabric.
Brush the back of the image with solvent (acetone, Citra solve, xylene) and burnish for 20 seconds, or more if the image is large.
Citra solve
AD Blender Marker
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area.

11. Transfer 3
Ink jet image.
Apply clear packing tape over your image and burnish well.
Soak the tape and copy in warm water until paper is saturated.
Gently rub the paper to remove it from the tape.
Dry

12. Emboss Resist 4
Coat card with paint- this is the color that shows through.
Stamp image using clear embossing ink.
Cover ink with embossing powder- tap off excess.
Heat up powder with heat gun.
Dry brush Contrasting color- let dry
Place scrap paper over paint. Apply iron over that paper using pressure.
Peel off scrap paper.

13. Metal Tape 5 Add solution ink to tape.
Spread droplets, heat with a heat gun
Tear tape if desired.
Brayer piece to card.
Get another piece of tape and emboss with a stylus
Add black paint then buff.
Add shapes color and add to the card.

14. Folder card 6 Make a card that has a fold Tri fold Decorative fold
Flap fold

16. Create a card showing Value.

17. String
Make a card using string, wire or other unusual material.

18. Transfer (not doing today)
Print an image onto inkjet transparency.
Evenly brush soft gel medium onto your paper and smooth out the brushstrokes with your finger.
Place the transparency ink side down onto your paper and burnish for about 20 seconds.