Black Magic
by Wendy Weixler
Create a dramatic look by stamping on dark cardstock with light ink and coloring it.
Supplies
- Black cardstock, or another dark colored cardstock
- White pigment ink
- Colored pencils
- White gel pen
- Heat embossing tool
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Stamp solid image in white craft ink onto black cardstock.
Hint:
Other dark cardstock will work as well. -
Step 2
Heat-set image with heat embossing tool.
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Step 3
Color image with colored pencils.
Keep the lighter colors toward the edges of the image for a more dramatic effect. Start with the darker colors at the base or center of the image and work your way to the outside edge and lighter colors. -
Your finished image should look something like this. Don't be afraid to press too hard when coloring with the pencils. The richer the color, the greater the contrast.
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Step 4
Using a white gel pen, accent image with dots, and lines.
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Step 5
Add image to card and embellish as desired.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Black Magic. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
Joan Schoppe
Is it a page punch?
As I can never make my look that good and I think it sets off the card!
Thanks Mary
The black piece of cardstock I used for my sample is 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" ...
The border punch used in the video is the Eyelet Border Punch by Stampin' Up ...
The white pigment ink (Whisper White Craft Ink) I used is also from Stampin' Up, but other manufacturers make it as well (Inkadinkado, Tsukineko, ColorBox, Ranger, PaperTrey) ...
Thank you for your time and effort, it is much appreciated!
Great video, great tutorial!! Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing this technique again. I was just about to email you and ask you to walk me through it! Your results are so lovely!
Was there a version with a white crayon? I seem to recall it, because I went to my neighbor's houses in search of a white crayon? Do you know what tech I mean?
Please email me, so I will know.
Thanks, Sweetie!
Traci S.
I do have a question: Will our SU Watercolor Wonder Crayons work with this technique?
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