Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Fauk Batik Watercolor

Stamp Credits: Stamp - Printworks; DP - Me and My Big Ideas; Cardstock - SU


Stamp Credits: Stamp - Inkakinkadoo #8411-N; Cardstock - White Index; Cuttlebug embossing folder - Birds and Swirls


Stamp Credits: Stamp - Stampendous F104 Snow Star Points; Cardstock - White Index; Cuttlebug embossing folder - Snow Dots


Stamp Credits: Stamp - Magenta

I am teaching a class for my local card club, the Paper Dolls. One of my favorite techniques is faux batik using Adirondack reinkers from Ranger. Basically, you stamp an image using Versamark or other clear embossing ink, emboss with clear powder and heat. Then begin painting over that image using a drop of the reinker colors and your waterbrush. No need to be detailed in the painting, the best results come from random application of color. Once dry, take the piece to your ironing board (only time MY iron ever gets used - HA!). With the stamped image face up, cover with a sheet of copier paper or blank newsprint and gently iron on a fairly high setting, being sure not to use the steam feature - must be the dry setting. Move the top sheet to a clean area until the embossing powder is removed. Trim, mat and mount to your card. Stunning results and the Adirondack ink reacts in a very cool way when the heat is applied from your iron. You can also paint with any type of watercolors, Twinkling H2O's or even Lyra watercolor crayons.

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