Altered Art Hack: Goo Gone vs. National Geographic!
Living Skies Coloring Creative and Vintage
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Looking for a CitraSolv alternative in Canada? In this video, I’m testing out a $7 bottle of Goo Gone from Canadian Tire to see if it can create those beautiful, organic altered National Geographic pages we all love for collage fodder!
Since CitraSolv can be hard to find in smaller quantities, I went on a hunt for an alternative containing limonene, and the results from this Goo Gone experiment are very promising. I'll show you my process of spraying the magazine, letting it sit, and then revealing the amazing "halo effects," abstract textures, and vibrant color splotches that emerged.
In this video, you’ll see:
Why I chose Goo Gone as a CitraSolv alternative.
The step-by-step process of spraying a full National Geographic magazine.
A "flip-through" of my favorite results, including organic shapes and aged-map effects.
Tips for using these pages in your collage art or junk journals.
A simple trick to avoid chemical reactions when gluing your altered papers.
Supplies Used:
National Geographic Magazines
Goo Gone (Spray bottle version)
Protective surface (and a well-ventilated area!)
Whether you’re a mixed media artist, a junk journaler, or just love abstract paper textures, I hope this experiment inspires you to try something new with your stash!
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Share your results: If you've tried this hack, let me know how it went in the comments!
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#AlteredArt #NatGeo #GooGone #CitraSolvAlternative #MixedMediaArt #CollageFodder #LivingSkiesColoring #ArtExperiment #JunkJournaling #PaperCrafts #CanadianCrafter
#art #alteredart #collage #fodder #artsandcraftsmovement #artscraft
00:00 – Finding a CitraSolv alternative in Canada
00:41 – Promising results from my first test
01:38 – How to spray the pages with Goo Gone
02:53 – Tips for moving the ink and saturating the paper
05:00 – Flip-through of dry results: organic shapes and textures
06:21 – Achieving an "aged map" effect
07:24 – My favorite purple and green splotch patterns
07:49 – Pro-tip: Using a photocopier to avoid chemical reactions
09:18 – Lessons learned from my first attempt
11:06 – Final thoughts and how to support the channel
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Altered Art Hack: Goo Gone vs. National Geographic!
Living Skies Coloring Creative and Vintage
2,134 views
Looking for a CitraSolv alternative in Canada? In this video, I’m testing out a $7 bottle of Goo Gone from Canadian Tire to see if it can create those beautiful, organic altered National Geographic pages we all love for collage fodder!
Since CitraSolv can be hard to find in smaller quantities, I went on a hunt for an alternative containing limonene, and the results from this Goo Gone experiment are very promising. I'll show you my process of spraying the magazine, letting it sit, and then revealing the amazing "halo effects," abstract textures, and vibrant color splotches that emerged.
In this video, you’ll see:
Why I chose Goo Gone as a CitraSolv alternative.
The step-by-step process of spraying a full National Geographic magazine.
A "flip-through" of my favorite results, including organic shapes and aged-map effects.
Tips for using these pages in your collage art or junk journals.
A simple trick to avoid chemical reactions when gluing your altered papers.
Supplies Used:
National Geographic Magazines
Goo Gone (Spray bottle version)
Protective surface (and a well-ventilated area!)
Whether you’re a mixed media artist, a junk journaler, or just love abstract paper textures, I hope this experiment inspires you to try something new with your stash!
Connect with Living Skies Coloring Creative and Vintage:
Subscribe for more: Art experiments, coloring tips, and vintage hauls!
Share your results: If you've tried this hack, let me know how it went in the comments!
If you enjoyed this experiment, please give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to help me share more creative tips with our community!
#AlteredArt #NatGeo #GooGone #CitraSolvAlternative #MixedMediaArt #CollageFodder #LivingSkiesColoring #ArtExperiment #JunkJournaling #PaperCrafts #CanadianCrafter
#art #alteredart #collage #fodder #artsandcraftsmovement #artscraft
00:00 – Finding a CitraSolv alternative in Canada
00:41 – Promising results from my first test
01:38 – How to spray the pages with Goo Gone
02:53 – Tips for moving the ink and saturating the paper
05:00 – Flip-through of dry results: organic shapes and textures
06:21 – Achieving an "aged map" effect
07:24 – My favorite purple and green splotch patterns
07:49 – Pro-tip: Using a photocopier to avoid chemical reactions
09:18 – Lessons learned from my first attempt
11:06 – Final thoughts and how to support the channel
I will scan and save some of the best ones, but the way I solve the 'smudging' when i collage with it is to spray a little clear varnish over the surface, giving two to three light coatings.