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Glazed Watercolour Floral Card with Layered Colour

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT LIVE - ONE DAY SPECIAL - Toni Demo's the latest Thirsty Brush Goodies - Broadcast 27th April · 04/27/2022

Build a beautiful card using the glazing technique, where you layer watercolour washes to create depth and sophistication. Perfect for wedding invitations or elegant greetings, this technique involves multiple applications of colour to achieve a refined, multi-tonal effect.

7steps
25:00in the show
Step 1 of 7

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  1. 1

    Prepare your watercolour palette with your chosen colours and create a puddle of colour by adding water.

    ▶ watch this step 25:00
  2. 2

    Dip your artwork into the colour puddle, pushing it in gently to pick up the pigment.

    ▶ watch this step 25:15
  3. 3

    Dry this first layer completely using a heat gun.

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  4. 4

    Create a second colour puddle with less water for a stronger pigment concentration.

    ▶ watch this step 25:45
  5. 5

    Dip the artwork into the second colour, allowing it to overlap with the first layer for a glazed effect.

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  6. 6

    Dry the second layer completely.

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  7. 7

    Repeat the process with additional colours if desired to build up the layered, sophisticated look.

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