Watercolour Effect Stamping Technique

fun and simple effect

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/watercolour-effect-stamping-technique • Posted by Iris F.

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.

You will need

Watersoluble Crayons Distress Ink Stamp Gesso Spray Bottle

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Description

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.

Instructions

1. 

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

2. 

   Fill your page with the crayon

3. 

   Activate the crayons with a brush and water

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. 

   Apply the distress ink to your stamp

6. 

   Spritz the stamp with some water from a spray bottle

7. 

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

8. 

   Continue until you have filled the page.