Watercolour Effect Stamping Technique

fun and simple effect

Posted by Iris F.

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In this tutorial I will show you how to create this fun and simple background effect by using stamps and Tim Holtz distress ink pads.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Watersoluble Crayons
  • Distress Ink
  • Stamp
  • Gesso
  • Spray Bottle

Steps (8 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Pick your Tim Holtz distress ink colour and find 3-5 watersoluble crayons that are similar to the ink colour.

  2. 2

    Fill your page with the crayon

  3. 3

    Activate the crayons with a brush and water

  4. 4

    While the paper is still wet add a small amount of gesso and paint it onto the page. This step is to make the background feel more like a whole.

  5. 5

    Apply the distress ink to your stamp

  6. 6

    Spritz the stamp with some water from a spray bottle

  7. 7

    Stamp 2-3 times and then repeat steps 5 and 6 before stamping again.

  8. 8

    Continue until you have filled the page.