Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan

March 2023

Experience the unique sensation of vibrant colors bursting to life with this tutorial. Follow along as Megan Whisner Quinlan uses the latest Dina Wakley MEdia neon paints to create these bright, colorful tags.

Materials
Instructions

Dina Wakley MEdia Acrylic Paint Gnarly
Dina Wakley MEdia Acrylic Paint Radical
Dina Wakley MEdia Acrylic Paint Stoked
Dina Wakley MEdia Stiff Bristle Brush, 2"
Dina Wakley MEdia Stamp Text Profiles
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Coaster 1
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Coaster 2
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Coaster 3
Dina Wakley MEdia White Tags #5
Dina Wakley MEdia Stamping Block
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
Archival Ink™ Pads Jet Black

Other:

Various paint markers for doodling

Ribbon

Instructions

There is nothing quite like the “pop” of radically, bright colors. Here we played with some colorful striping on tags for a beautiful effect. Follow along to see how we created these tags with the new Dina Wakley MEdia brights!

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 1

Step 1: Because we are creating a color band or spectrum, using a wide brush is handy. Here we chose the 2” wide Dina Wakley MEdia brush and white tags so the colors will remain bright.

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 2

Step 2: Spread out evenly a swath of each color on a glass mat or craft sheet. Dip your brush into the paint.

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 3

Step 3: Line the tags together so that they will each be included in your spectrum. Spread the paint in a giant wavy line across the tags.

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 4

Step 4: Add some splatters in the colors of your spectrum across the tags for extra texture.

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 5

Step 5: Use a Mini Ink Blending Tool to stencil some of the Coaster patterns onto your tags.

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 6

Step 6: Stamp images from Text Profiles onto your tags with Archival Ink (Jet Black).

Dina Wakley Neon Tags by Megan Whisner Quinlan Step 7

Step 7: Add some doodles with paint or gel pens. Optional: add fabric ribbon to your tags in coordinating colors.

My name is Megan Whisner Quinlan. I have been a mixed media maker and book binder for 20 years. I love to experiment and try as many techniques as possible. I live with my family in New Jersey, not too far from Ranger Ink. You can find me on Instagram, on Youtube, and as an Instructor for @fodder.school. I would love to see what you make; if I have inspired you today, tag me!