What is black magic?
 

How is this technique done? I've seen numerous cards done and they said the technique was "black magic".

This is it, only by another name.

Splitcoaststampers - Chalkboard Technique Tutorial by Beate Johns

The Black Magic technique uses colored pencils instead of chalks with the white craft ink. Here's a great tutorial by the Queen of the Black Magic Technique, Karen Barber:

http://karenbarberstamps.blogspot.co...e-with-my.html

I have also read some posts that say watercolor pencils work best for this technique.

Linda

Ah......That makes sense. I learned something new.

Here is a more recent Black Magic tutorial by Karen Barber with further thoughts on the technique, and using the watercolor pencils:

A Stamper's Diary.......Pressing On.......: SPREAD A LITTLE SUNSHINE......

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Thank you so much for the information. I really appreciate it. It looks like I'm going to have fun with this technique!

Black Magic is also the name of a brand new cardstock. All the sheets
look black but they all have a different colored core for tearing, sanding,
etc. Just for your info - I don't remember the brand but I just recently saw
this at my LSS.

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