Waterbleaching is a fun technique that doesn't require a lot of materials, just an ink blended piece of watercolor or mixed media paper, a stamp, and a spray bottle of water.
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Here's how to achieve this look:
Ink blend your background on mixed media or watercolor paper using a dye based ink. Instead of inking your stamp, spray it with a mist of water, then stamp. Wait a quick few seconds and blot the wet image with a paper towel. Repeat stamping in this way until the bleached image is revealed! A stamp positioner tool, like a Misti, is a must.
To create the inlaid look for the central stamp image, use your die to cut the area where you want your image to peek through the inked panel. Place white cardstock under the inked panel. Then stamp inside the matching cut out area/window. Color the stamped image before adhering pieces together.
You can add foam tape to the inked background before adhering, to make the image appear sunken.
Or simply adhere the inked layer down flat for an inlaid look that will go through the mail a little easier. Its really personal preference!
Want to learn more about making your own backgrounds? Check out the class Beyond Basic Backgrounds on Altenew Academy.
Tips:
- Use darker ink for a better bleaching effect.
- Using a Misti, or other stamp positioner tool, is critical because repeated stamping to bleach the ink away in the exact same area is how this works. You won't see a lot of the bleaching occur with the first stamp. I repeat stamped about 5 times in most areas.
- Not sure how to color in your alocasia? Google an image of the plant.
- Altenew mini stamps and dies go a long way for a small investment. This set is even on sale this week!
- A busy background doesn't need a busy image on top. Let your eye rest by adding a small or simple stamp or sentiment on top.
FABULOUS!!!
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