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Beate (like Miata) Johns is a mom, housewife and SU! demonstrator in Niceville, FL.

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Ghosting

by Beate Johns

Another name for Versamark™ resist, this technique's not scary at all!

Supplies

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Glossy white cardstock

Versamark™

Brayer

Classic ink

Stamps


Step By Step

Step 1

Step 1. (Optional)
Using Classic ink, stamp a background on glossy cardstock and let dry. This background will show up under your resist image.


Step 2

Step 2.
Stamp images in Versamark on your glossy cardstock. Everything stamped in Versamark will resist the ink applied in the next step.


Step 3

Step 3.
Apply ink over your images. I used a brayer, but you can sponge ink over them as well.


Step 4

Step 4.
Continue to apply ink over cardstock until you have a smooth coverage.


Step 5

Step 5.
Buff cardstock with a paper towel or napkin. The ink over your Versamark images will rub off.


Step 6

Step 6.
Finish your card.


Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Ghosting. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

Questions and Comments

Have any questions about this tutorial? Any neat tips you've discovered that you'd care to share with the rest of us? Be sure and hit the comments link in the right-hand sidebar.

More Examples

Want to see more examples from our gallery using similar techniques and materials?

» Search our gallery for all the current samples with the keyword Ghosting.

» View the Ghosting samples uploaded by other Splitcoast members, in our Technique Spotlight gallery.

Extra Fun

Some additional resources on this topic you might enjoy:

» Find fun ideas from About.com including a Ghosting Letter, Halloween treats & family activities.

» Attempt a ghosting technique as demonstrated with this Photoshop tutorial by Kevin Hulsey.