Textured Crumpled Background Card

A project from our live show Thirsty Brush - Join Emma for some messy craft broadcast 11th Feb · 02/11/2022 · watch it from 16:30

Use a crumpled texture stamp with watercolour paint to create a layered, organic background. The random dabbing technique creates an imperfect, artistic look that celebrates the beauty of mixed media.

You will need

100304 - HTCN - TV - Thirsty Brush Unltd - A5 Stamp - Crumpled Texture - 081121DSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Dampen your card base with water using a spray bottle. ▶ watch 16:45
2. Pick up watercolour paint on a wet brush and dab it randomly across the card without using a stamp block. ▶ watch 17:00
3. Use the crumpled texture stamp with a blue watercolour to add pattern and texture to the background. ▶ watch 17:15

Tips from the show

• Don't put the stamp on a block—just dab it in randomly for a more organic effect.
• If you overthink it, you'll end up overworking the piece, so just go for it.

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