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 · watch it from 8:15

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.

You will need

Izink Spray Blue Moon 080621WSEE IT Izink Spray Shiny Blue Clair 080621ESEE IT Izink Spray Shiny Blue Ciel Pastel 080621GSEE IT Izink Spray Shiny Vert D'eau 080621ZSEE IT Izink - Texture Paste - Beads 80ML 030821ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Prepare a stencil and apply beaded texture paste through it onto white cardstock using a palette knife or spreader. ▶ watch 8:15
2. Allow the texture paste to dry completely before proceeding (this was done ahead of time in the demo). ▶ watch 8:30
3. Lightly mist the textured card with water using a spray bottle to dampen the surface. ▶ watch 9:30
4. Spray navy Izink spray at the top of the card, working from dark to light down the page. ▶ watch 9:45
5. Spray water again to help the ink flow and create an ombre effect, allowing it to blend naturally. ▶ watch 10:00
6. Add teal Izink spray to the top and sides of the card for additional colour variation. ▶ watch 11:00
7. Spray more water to blend and soften the colour transitions across the card. ▶ watch 11:15
8. Allow the card to dry completely, then tap off any excess water and clean up any puddles of ink. ▶ watch 11:45
9. Mount the textured background onto black cardstock to stabilise it and prevent cockling from the water. ▶ watch 12:30
10. Trim the mounted background to your desired size with a small border of black card showing. ▶ watch 15:00

Tips from the show

• If you don't have Izink sprays, you can mix mica with water or use another brand of spray inks.
• Izink sprays are non-clogging, so you can use them right to the end of the bottle without waste.
• Mount your textured, water-dampened card onto black cardstock to stabilise it and prevent humps and bumps.

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