Glittered Stenciling
by Dina Kowal
Stencil a glittered pattern onto cardstock or a colored image.
Supplies
- Plastic stencil
- Paper for masking
- PVA glue, heavy gel medium, or another dimensional medium that dries clear
- Craft spatula or stiff, straight-edged card for scraping glue
- Glitter, microbeads, mica powders, etc.
- Craft knife
- Tweezers
- Stamps and other embellishments as needed to complete the project
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
To make your own glittered cardstock, position a stencil over a cardstock panel and tape it in place.
Put PVA glue or other dimensional medium onto a flat palette. Using a plastic card or other straight-edged tool, scrape the glue through the stencil openings onto a cardstock panel in an even layer.
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Step 2
Lift the stencil carefully to reveal the pattern.
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Sprinkle glitter over the glue and allow the panel to dry completely.
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Step 3
Use the finished panel to complete a project.
In the sample, the glittered cardstock is used as a background for a framed die cut scene (dies by Impression Obsession, stencil by the Crafter's Workshop).
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Step 4
To apply glitter to one area of a colored image, use a coordinating stencil or die cut (if available), or create a reverse or mortise mask by stamping the image on another piece of cardstock and cutting inside the outline with a craft knife.
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Scrape glue through the opening, then remove the mask and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.
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Step 5
Use the finished panel to complete a project.
(stamp and stencil by Penny Black)
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Step 6
To add glitter to the background of a stamped scene, mask the image first.
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Lay the stencil over the masked image. Scrape glue through the openings.
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Step 7
Remove the stencil and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.
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TIP:
If glue and glitter overlap the stamped lines, gently push them aside with a craft knife before the glue dries.
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Step 8
Use the finished panel to complete a project.
(stamp image by Artful Stamper, stencil by Tim Holtz)
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Glittered Stenciling. 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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I have dimensional paste that dries clear, too. Mine is from DreamWeaver Stencils. They have a variety of finishes/colors. You can find local or online retailers on their Where to Buy page.
I might make one suggestion: Sparkle and Sprinkle makes a glitter glue and they just paint it on a done image for highlighting with a small paintbrush. Seems easier than masking and spreading glue. In fact, I think their tutorial this month shows that.
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