What are 3D contours and what are they used for?

Velvety and 3D contours are fast-drying water-based paints. They are made from high-quality color pigments that are completely harmless. They are used for decorating glass, porcelain, paper, cardboard, textiles, plastic, wood, and various other surfaces. 

They can create perfect lines, curves, and inscriptions on objects of different sizes. You can outline and limit shapes that can later be filled with glass paints.  This is done to separate the individual drawn shapes and to prevent the colors from mixing and blending into each other.

Contour paints have a thick consistency and excellent coverage. They can be applied directly from the tube.  After application, they dry quickly, do not crack, and are resistant to various weather conditions such as moisture, sunlight, etc.

They are suitable for painting holiday decorations – for Christmas, New Year, Easter, as well as for personal events – weddings, birthdays, name days, bachelorette and bachelor parties; for creating scrapbooking and decoupage.

 

Types

The online store EM ART offers the widest variety of art materials for painting. In the category, you will find two types of contours for decoration and applied arts:

1. Velvety

Velvety contours by Lorca come in convenient 100g tubes. The color palette includes 6 highly covering and saturated shades – white, red, orange, green, blue, and black. They are characterized by leaving a soft, velvety finish after application.

2. Universal

Universal contours by Cadence come in 25ml pen-type tubes, from which you can draw directly. The color range includes 8 different shades, among which are brown, silver, and several shades of gold.

 

Application

 

For creating Mixed Media

Mixed media is an art concept developed in the 20th century. It emerged when postmodern artists began combining traditional arts - sculpture and painting. Mixed media is found in every creative product made using more than one or two types of materials.

Today, this type of art is used by professional artists and hobbyists alike. It is used to create various cards, souvenirs, collages, paintings, panels, and decoupage.

Characteristic of mixed media is that absolutely all kinds of materials are used, not just classic paints, cardboard, and pencils.

For making different art items, this technique includes various types of paints, fabrics, leather, cardboard, beads, stones, buttons, coins, eating utensils, dried leaves, bolts, screws, various small metal, plastic, and wooden elements, and many others.

The use of punches, stencils, and border scissors is highly characteristic, to achieve additional ornamentation of separate parts of the mixed product.

Mixed media is truly a rich and interesting form of creativity. The resulting art creations are truly unique and extremely beautiful. Color contours find application in mixed media when drawing various shapes and figures.

They can be used on all kinds of surfaces. The effect of the contours is that they remain embossed, which can be filled with color or left empty.

 

For cards and invitations

When making cards and invitations, contours are used to draw various images and shapes.

They are suitable for creating cards and invitations for various occasions – weddings, christenings, birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and holidays like Christmas, New Year, St. George’s Day, Easter, etc.

With them, you can make unique shapes and ornaments on cardboard cards.

The saturated colors of the contours will make each card and invitation unique and impressive. Besides, they can be easily combined with other materials –watercolors, tempera, acrylic paints, glitters, and beads.

 

For scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is one of the most interesting and richly ornamented techniques for handmade notebooks, albums, and memory books.

It uses cardstocks of different colors and thicknesses, various colored materials, decorative items, cutting dies, scalloped scissors, lace, ribbons, and many other decorative elements.

Contours are used to draw various pictures, shapes, and forms, as well as to make embossed inscriptions and ornaments. With them, every handmade notebook and album will acquire a truly vintage look, which is the essence of scrapbooking.

Thanks to the saturated colors of the contours, every art idea will turn into an original piece of art.

 

For glass painting

Contour paints are used to decorate glass objects. You can paint on glass and porcelain items – glasses, plates, bottles, trays.

Thanks to the convenient tubes in which they are offered, they can be used directly from them, as well as with the help of a thin brush. With the help of the contours, you will create various shapes that can be filled with glass paint in the color of your choice.

There is also an option to first draw the desired element and then contour it. The choice remains entirely up to the artist’s preference.

 

Decorating items

Contour paints are extremely suitable for making fine decorations. With the help of a thin brush, you can draw and write various shapes and texts on cards, invitations, souvenirs, icons, scrapbooking, posters, holiday decorations, etc.

You can combine them with other colored materials such as watercolors, tempera, all types of acrylic – elastic, matte, gloss, glowing, as well as any additional materials – glitter, beads, ribbons, decorative figures, and tulle.

This effect paint will help you create the most unique decorations and accents in any creative project. Due to their quick drying, they are among the most preferred for making various accents on cards, holiday decorations, glass and porcelain cups, and other items.

 

Jewelry making

If you love making your jewelry from various materials, this type of paint is the ideal choice for drawing and ornamenting elements for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. It is suitable for application on beads made of wood, ceramics, glass, metal, plastic, and styrofoam. Thanks to the wide range of colors, you can create unique handmade fashion accessories.

To achieve the maximum effect of the painting material, it is necessary:

• Shake the paint tube before use;
• Clean the brushes you will use with warm water and soap;
• Always paint on clean, degreased surfaces without dust and other particles, this will ensure maximum durability in all weather conditions.

If you haven’t worked with contour paints yet, it’s time to try because otherwise, you’ll miss out on enjoying the amazing effect of this material with which you’ll create your most impressive art and craft projects.

You can look for video materials and manuals to learn about working methods and various painting techniques.

You will see for yourself how easy it is to apply contour paints and what results you will achieve with them.

 

Prices

In the online store EM ART, we strive to maintain low and affordable prices for our customers. We often offer discounts from the regular prices of items.

The cost of products in the category depends on the type, size, and quantity.

 

Why EM ART?

EM ART is the most richly stocked online store for hobby materials. With us, you will find everything you need for your creativity:

• all kinds of work tools,
• all kinds of beads,
• different types of paper,
• cardboard,
• jewelry accessories,
• decorating materials and gift packaging, at affordable prices.

All items are made from high-quality and safe materials.

We often offer discounts on various items, which every customer can take advantage of.

You can shop wholesale and retail with us. For wholesale traders, we have preferential prices.

 

Delivery

Once you have chosen the necessary hobby materials, you need to enter your personal details – full name, contact phone number, and the address where you want to receive your package.

Expect your order to arrive within a few business days. For orders worth over 100 BGN, delivery is completely free.

If you have any questions, you can contact our online consultants, who are available every day from Monday to Saturday from  9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Immerse yourself in inspiration and make your most unique ideas a reality!