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Textured Beads Stencilled Background with Spray Ombre

A project from our live show CATCH UP with the Create Together Club - Inspiration Video 5 for Stamp A NOTE TO SAY - SHOW 29th Oct 21 · 10/29/2021

A stunning mixed-media background combining textured beads applied through a stencil with an ombre spray effect in navy, teal and blue. The result is a richly textured, dimensional surface with beautiful colour graduation that creates depth and visual interest.

10steps
8:15in the show
Step 1 of 10

You will need

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Step by step

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  1. 1

    Prepare a stencil and apply beaded texture paste through it onto white cardstock using a palette knife or spreader.

    ▶ watch this step 8:15
  2. 2

    Allow the texture paste to dry completely before proceeding (this was done ahead of time in the demo).

    ▶ watch this step 8:30
  3. 3

    Lightly mist the textured card with water using a spray bottle to dampen the surface.

    ▶ watch this step 9:30
  4. 4

    Spray navy Izink spray at the top of the card, working from dark to light down the page.

    ▶ watch this step 9:45
  5. 5

    Spray water again to help the ink flow and create an ombre effect, allowing it to blend naturally.

    ▶ watch this step 10:00
  6. 6

    Add teal Izink spray to the top and sides of the card for additional colour variation.

    ▶ watch this step 11:00
  7. 7

    Spray more water to blend and soften the colour transitions across the card.

    ▶ watch this step 11:15
  8. 8

    Allow the card to dry completely, then tap off any excess water and clean up any puddles of ink.

    ▶ watch this step 11:45
  9. 9

    Mount the textured background onto black cardstock to stabilise it and prevent cockling from the water.

    ▶ watch this step 12:30
  10. 10

    Trim the mounted background to your desired size with a small border of black card showing.

    ▶ watch this step 15:00

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