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Create a mixed media piece on MDF using spray inks, stencil masking, and stamping. The layered colours and stencil elements create depth, with a bird silhouette stamp adding a focal point to a watercolour-style background.

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Step by step

Remove the foam pad from your Eureka platform to accommodate thicker MDF. ▶ watch 23:45
Apply white gesso to the MDF surface to create a base for the spray inks. ▶ watch 24:00
Spritz orange spray ink onto the gessoed MDF, not being too careful with placement. ▶ watch 24:15
Dry the orange ink with a heat gun. ▶ watch 24:30
Add more orange spray ink closer to the surface for deeper colour in areas. ▶ watch 24:45
Dry again with the heat gun. ▶ watch 25:00
Spritz blue spray ink onto the piece to add a second colour layer. ▶ watch 25:15
Dry the blue ink with the heat gun. ▶ watch 25:30
Place the stylized square stencil on the MDF, using only selected elements of the stencil design. ▶ watch 27:00
Spritz additional colours through the stencil to add detail and definition. ▶ watch 27:15
Stamp the bird silhouette from the 'Your Only Limit Is You' stamp set onto the piece using Versafine ink. ▶ watch 31:00
Heat set the stamped image to ensure the ink stays on the MDF. ▶ watch 31:30
Add a sentiment stamp to finish the artwork. ▶ watch 37:00

Tips from the show

When using thicker materials like MDF, remove the foam pad from the Eureka to ensure the platform closes properly.
Dry spray inks between colour applications to prevent unwanted colour mixing—orange and blue together can create brown.
Heat set stamped images on MDF with a heat gun to make the ink permanent.

Mixed Media MDF Artwork with Stencil Masking

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