Pigment Ink Shadow Leaf Card with Detail Stamping

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Layer pigment inks in soft, subtle tones to create a feathered shadow effect, then add fine detail stamping around the edges. This technique creates a sophisticated, soft-focus look perfect for elegant cards.

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Step by step

1. Apply a base colour using pigment ink in a soft shade, spraying lightly with water to help the ink blend. ▶ watch 21:00
2. Stamp the leaf image all the way around the card using the same pigment ink colour for a subtle, tone-on-tone effect. ▶ watch 21:30
3. Add fine detail to the leaves using a contrasting pigment ink colour, tapping very lightly to avoid overwhelming the design. ▶ watch 22:00
4. Mount the finished panel onto a contrasting card base such as black to make the soft pigment colours stand out. ▶ watch 23:00

Tips from the show

• Pigment inks are brilliant for creating a lovely subtle, soft finish on your cards.
• Tapping the stamp lightly with pigment ink creates a delicate effect rather than a bold impression.

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