Registered: May 18, 2003 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 2191
Mon, Feb 28, 2005 @ 12:11 PM
Expressionist technique - ink your rubber with 2 colors - you can either use markers for a little more control over the ink placement or use pads with a lighter color first, then roll around the edge of your stamp. I prefer to use shimmer white to stamp on - the paper doesn't seem to roll and warp quite so much. Mist your shimmer white with fine water, 4-5 pumps, mist your stamp 2 pumps with water, stamp, let the stamp sit a few seconds, the colors will begin to run. I use a little bit of papertowel if needed to blot big puddles that may form on the edge of the paper. Set aside to let dry slightly - because the paper curls just a little I iron on the reverse side - this heat to the paper really makes the colors "pop" right back out. I then stamp again using a darker-complimenting color. Hope this helps. If you use Expressionistic in a search you will find many other examples and instructions for the technique. Enjoy, lila
Registered: August 9, 2004 Location: My little neck of the woods Posts: 713
Mon, Feb 28, 2005 @ 5:24 PM
I ordered this set today and can't wait to do something with it after seeing your example. Your example is gorgeous! TYFS so much detail in your technique.
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Registered: July 14, 2004 Location: Living imperfectly with great delight! AB, Canada Posts: 3325
Thu, Mar 03, 2005 @ 7:53 PM
This is wonderful!
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