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Night Sky Moon Card with Distress Oxide

A project from our live show Brand Showcase in the HTCN studios - FUNKY FOSSIL - broadcast Friday 25th Feb 22 · 02/25/2022

A stunning night sky card featuring a glowing moon created with layered distress oxides and a stencil mask, finished with shimmery paste details and mathematical equation stamps. The technique creates a dreamy, dimensional moonlit effect.

9steps
29:45in the show
Step 1 of 9

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  1. 1

    Apply repositionable double-sided tape to the back of your moon stencil circle mask to hold it securely in place on your card.

    ▶ watch this step 30:00
  2. 2

    Apply salvage patina distress oxide around the outer edges of the stencil using a blending brush, working in circular motions.

    ▶ watch this step 30:30
  3. 3

    Layer prize ribbon distress oxide over the salvage patina around the edges to deepen the night sky colour gradually.

    ▶ watch this step 31:00
  4. 4

    Add chipped sapphire distress oxide to the darkest outer edges, building up colour depth as you move inward towards the moon.

    ▶ watch this step 31:30
  5. 5

    Spritz the inked area lightly with water to lift and blend the distress oxides, creating a galaxy or night sky effect.

    ▶ watch this step 32:00
  6. 6

    Allow the card to dry completely, then carefully lift away the stencil mask to reveal the glowing moon.

    ▶ watch this step 32:30
  7. 7

    Stamp the A7 mathematical equation background stamp in chipped sapphire ink over the moon area for added texture and detail.

    ▶ watch this step 33:00
  8. 8

    Apply white ink or embossing powder to one side of the moon to create the illusion of dimension and moonshine.

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  9. 9

    Apply glitzcraft paste mixed with graphite and silver through the moon stencil to add shimmer and depth to the focal point.

    ▶ watch this step 38:00

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