Stencil Monoprints

by Lee-Anne Cross

Ink up a stencil for a unique and colorful monoprint.

Supplies

  • Stencils (the Crafter’s Workshop TCW554 Butterfly Collage used here)
  • Distress Inks or Paints, or other water-soluble medium
  • Watercolor paper or cardstock
  • Rag or paper towel
  • Water mister
  • Craft mat
  • Other supplies as needed to complete the card (Stamps, sequins, adhesive and cardstock used here)

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Place stencil upside down on craft mat.

  2. Step 2

    Add two, three or four colors of Distress Inks directly to the stencil.

  3. Step 3

    Mist the inked stencil liberally with water.

  4. Step 4

    Turn stencil over onto watercolor cardstock.

  5. Step 5

    Press down with rag or paper towel to allow watercolor paper to absorb inks/water and to remove excess water.

  6. Step 6

    Remove stencil and gently blot.

  7. Step 7

    Air dry or use a heat tool to dry.

  8. Step 8

    Use the finished monoprint to complete a project.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Stencil Monoprints. 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.

Thank-you thank-you love it, another great use for my stencils!!
Donna  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 1:13 PM
This is really cool - I am going to give it a "try" - if I succeed, I will share, if not, well you know!!! lol
Kia  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 1:24 PM
Maria, dye inks will work fine too! You may notice some separation of color in the inks, but maybe not too - and you may like that anyway! Experiment with what you have and let us know!
dina  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 3:20 PM
Loved trying this! Thanks for teaching me something new.
Jacqueline Hillier  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM
~~Great technique now I need stencils. Always something new
Toni Griffith  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 8:27 PM
This is fabulous!

I keep seeing these craft mats in videos, but I don't know where to get one. I finally decided that I need one, as i try different media. A search for "craft mats" turns up a lot of unrelated items.
Kim Padan  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Hi Kim - search for teflon oven liners on Amazon - that's what the craft mats are. I have this one: http://amzn.to/1EJBZTk
Lydia Fiedler  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 10:01 PM
My personal preference was the inks as opposed to the paints, but I love the technique.
Robin Burgeson  |  Wed Apr 15, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Thank you Lee -Anne! I can't wait to do this!
Sharon Madson  |  Thu Apr 16, 2015 at 7:25 AM
LOVE this technique Lee-Anne. Thanks for sharing how to do this ... will give it a try! smile
Loll Thompson  |  Thu Apr 16, 2015 at 5:21 PM
That's awesome!! I love how easy it is!! I will share with my stamp club for sure!!!

Thanx!
Denise Bongiovanni  |  Sun Apr 19, 2015 at 7:08 AM
Nice... Thanks for sharing! Now to pull out the few things that I have...
Sheila Hatfield  |  Sun Apr 19, 2015 at 7:17 PM
I haven't been on SCS in a LONG time - but this tutorial came across my blog feed and I came to look! OMG! I LOVE this technique!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Maria  |  Wed Apr 22, 2015 at 11:21 AM
Wow this is great Lee-Anne. I love your accent!!
Susie Williams  |  Sun Apr 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Lee-Anne, thanks for this fantastic tutorial! I tried this and it's SO fun to do! This is wonderful and the prints turn out gorgeous!
Nancy Stislow  |  Mon Jul 20, 2015 at 9:07 AM
What about the other stencil used in the video? The funky circles that was used at 2:26 in the video. Would you share the company and name of that one too, please. Thank you for your help.
Marcia  |  Sun Sep 6, 2015 at 7:55 AM
What about the other stencil used in the video. It was a funky circle stencil used at 2:26 in the video. Would you share the company and name please? Your help is appreciated.
Marcia  |  Sun Sep 6, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Hi Marcia! I believe that stencil is called TCW mini paint lids. Hope this helps!
Lee-Anne Cross  |  Mon Sep 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM
Thank you Lee-Ann for your quick response. I think the Paint Lids Stencil is different than the one you used in the video. There are so many similar looking stencils. But I really appreciate you taking the time to research and respond to my question.
Thanks again,
Marcia
Marcia  |  Tue Sep 8, 2015 at 7:34 AM
Sorry about that! Marcia, after some investigating...finally found it! It's from Stencil Girl and is called "Inky Circles".
Lee-Anne Cross  |  Tue Sep 8, 2015 at 8:29 AM

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