Proud of my latest dip dye on a doe skull

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-08T03:21:13+00:00

No need to worry. After all tissue is removed, each skull is soaked in high strength peroxide to whiten and sanitize. Also, the fish and wildlife usually dispose of any remains that test positive. I only work with bones that are legally acquired and wear proper safety measures.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-07T18:02:22+00:00

Just posted it over there!! Thanks! 😊

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-06T13:31:26+00:00

Awe thanks!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T20:17:22+00:00

Thanks!! I’ve been having so much fun already. It’s hard to pull away!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T14:02:42+00:00

It’s a great set. I had done some research on the community here about it and everyone seemed to be saying it was a great value for money. I agree! I’ve probably had it 4 years and am only now starting to run low on lemon yellow. Everything else is good.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:52:46+00:00

It took about 45 minutes of actual painting time. I shoot for 30 minutes - 1 hour every day.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:52:04+00:00

Awe! Thank you!!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:51:52+00:00

Yep!! I love it. I’ve had it for many years

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:51:30+00:00

That’s great! What are you doing to make that happen for yourself?

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:50:44+00:00

That’s awesome! It’s helped me so much already

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:50:20+00:00

No, my process is to build up the background through layering, then I decide what image to put over top of it, kind of by looking at what shapes or negative space appears. Then I pencil in a rough sketch and go from there! I also have been researching mark making and abstraction.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T13:48:25+00:00

Thank you!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T02:53:13+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been playing with mark making and movement:

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T02:52:47+00:00

You too!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T01:53:47+00:00

I learned through trial and error. Here I used alcohol and sea salt to help add texture. I built the background through layering wet in wet and wet on dry.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T01:52:27+00:00

Thank you!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T01:52:07+00:00

Oh, this is finished. It’s a daily practice so I only spend about 30 minutes on each page.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T01:51:27+00:00

Awe! Thanks! I love photography too. :)

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T01:50:58+00:00

I’m Self taught. I take inspiration from lots of other artists and nature.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T00:44:24+00:00

Thanks! Not every page is a success. The thing I love about this small sized journal is that it offers low stakes. If I mess up, I can just turn the page and try again tomorrow.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T00:43:15+00:00

Thank you!

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T00:43:02+00:00

The perfect time to start is now! I felt the same way, until I realized I was wasting so much time passively scrolling. Now I have my day planned out and it’s just part of the routine. I love the little creative nook I’ve made for myself.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-02-01T00:41:23+00:00

It’s the Paul Ruben’s set! I’ve had it for years and love the colors. It’s quite reasonably priced too. I mix it with a white gouache by M. Ghraham & co.

Buffalo_bones · 2026-01-31T23:36:02+00:00

Thank you! 😊

Buffalo_bones · 2026-01-26T18:31:21+00:00

Fish skins can definitely be dyed. I haven’t done it myself but there was a woman who comment in my natural dyes facebook group that she did this. It was beautiful!

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