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
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Traci ... as far as the white crayon ... haven't ever tried that one and am not familiar with a techinque for that unless maybe you were thinking of Crayon Resist? Might be worth trying ...
yvonne
Thank you
Thanks
Ya know how sometimes when you press down really hard when you are coloring with colored pencils and the coloring almost looks shiny? That is where the shine is coming from. I press pretty hard to make sure the color is as rich and deep as possible ...
I am pretty sure any colored pencils will do. I used the Stampin' Up watercolor pencils ...
The stamp set is from Stampin' Up - "Style Beautiful" ... and so is the embossing folder. It is a new one from the Occasions Mini (available January 4) called "Framed Tulips" ...
Thanks for the tutorial.
For all your expertise, patience, knowledge.
So even I can take it on board.
Determined to have a go when I have the right tools for the job.
Bless you.
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