Alcohol Ink Faux Bleach

Create a faux bleached look by adding alcohol ink over embossed images.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Emboss image on glossy cardstock with clear embossing powder.

   

2. Step 2

   Apply alcohol inks to the felt of an ink applicator. Pounce the applicator over the glossy cardstock to apply the ink.

   

3. It should look similar to this.
   
   Note:
   It is okay that the embossed image isn't clearly visible after this step.

   

4. Step 3

   Place the cardstock on a paper towel so it won’t slip.

   

5. Step 4

   Place white cardstock over the glossy and using a craft iron, iron off the embossing.

   

6. Step 5

   When the cardstock lifts off easily, turn over the cardstock to reveal the ironed off embossing. You will now have two background pieces you can use in a project.
   
   Hint:
   If for any reason all the embossing is not removed, you can place a sheet of printer paper over the glossy cardstock and iron off remaining embossing.
   
   

   

7. Step 6

   Trim, stamp and ink background pieces for use on cards.

   

8. Step 7

   Finish your cards.

   

Video!

Variations

1. Faux Bleach with other inks
   Try sponging ink over your image, or spraying colorwash over your image for a different look.
   
   

   

2. Copic Refills work, too
   Try the same technique with Copic refills.

   

Your Turn

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

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