Two Tone Interference

by Chrissie Stokes

Show off the colors of an interference medium by applying it to a black and white base.

Supplies

  • Cardstock (Silkweave Linen by Syntego used here)
  • Embossing folder (3D Embossing folder Poppies by Presscut used here)
  • Interference paint or other interference medium (Creative Expressions Cosmic Shimmer Opal Polish - Summer Sky used here)
  • Black paint or gesso (IndigoBlu Black GEE-SSO GOOD! used here)
  • Gloves (optional)
  • Piece of sponge or other applicator
  • Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: The Greetery Curio: Summer Findings, Crafter's Companion Trimmer & Scoring Board, Optional sentiment dies

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Using a piece of sponge and with an extremely light touch, apply black gesso to the inside (flat side with debossed images). Try to avoid getting too much gesso in the depressions.

  2. Step 2

    Add a piece of card, right side facing the gesso, and run through your die cutting machine.

  3. Step 3

    Clean the embossing folder with a wipe and then ensure the embossed card is very dry.

  4. Step 4

    Apply Opal Polish or another interference medium evenly over the whole surface of the card.

  5. Step 5

    Buff with a piece of paper towel.

  6. Step 6

    Use the finished panel on a card or other project. Embellish as desired. The butterfly in the sample is cut with one white layer and one black layer, and the same medium was applied to both before assembling.

  7. Step 7

    Complete the project.

Video!

Your Turn

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

Christine creates the most beautiful clean and simple cards but she is also fantastic for this type of experimentation. Follow her on YouTube for many inspiring projects.
The Monitor  |  Wed May 24, 2023 at 7:11 AM
What a great voice and fun to watch
Oooo...this is pretty!
At first I was thinking about blk CS but then I realized you want the white for the two tones.
She did two things I have not seen before..the scoring on the sides to have the raised frame for the panel and the bit about using the ball end to round the narrow cut edges. Nice finishing touches. Thank you!
wavejumper  |  Wed May 24, 2023 at 7:15 AM
I've tried to type the "code" to get to the video. I've done it at least 10 times and it just gives me another scrambled word. There seems to be a problem, at least for me.
Bravesfan Linda  |  Wed May 24, 2023 at 7:18 AM
I loved the idea of the scoring on the sides to raise the edges of the mat to look like a frame around the panel. The rest of the video was very educational, and I might try it with other products.
RobinStamps  |  Wed May 24, 2023 at 8:10 AM
I follow Christine on YouTube and had seen this video a while back but still rewatched it. She's such a good instructor (probably a carryover from her career as a teacher) and has great ideas for using products in multiple ways. I enjoy her style so much.
Bravesfan Linda  |  Wed May 24, 2023 at 9:18 AM

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