Bleached Out Images

Use household bleach to add highlights to embossed images.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Ink stamp and stamp the image on colored cardstock.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Pour embossing powder over the image. Tap off excess. Clear embossing powder was used here to create a soft image. Any color of embossing powder would work.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Use an embossing heat tool to heat the embossing powder until it melts.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Add bleach to a glass or plastic container and dip the watercolor brush into it.
   
   

   

5. Apply bleach to image.

   

6. Step 5

   Continue to add bleach to the image until the entire image is bleached out.
   
   Let dry or use the heat tool to speed up the drying process.
   

   

7. Step 6 (Optional)

   Color your image with a color medium of your choice.

   

8. Copic Markers were used for this sample.
   
   Hint:
   When using Copic Markers only use clear embossing powder.

   

9. Step 7

   Finish your project.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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

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