Alcohol Ink Faux Bleach
by Sherry Cheever
Create a faux bleached look by adding alcohol ink over embossed images.
Supplies
- Alcohol inks (Ranger's Juniper, Salmon, Cool Peri and Aqua used here)
- Ink applicator with felt
- Clear embossing ink
- Clear embossing powder
- Heat tool
- Craft iron
- Glossy cardstock
- White cardstock
- Paper towel
- Stamps (Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Urban Tapestry used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Emboss image on glossy cardstock with clear embossing powder.
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Step 2
Apply alcohol inks to the felt of an ink applicator. Pounce the applicator over the glossy cardstock to apply the ink.
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It should look similar to this.
Note:
It is okay that the embossed image isn't clearly visible after this step. -
Step 3
Place the cardstock on a paper towel so it won’t slip.
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Step 4
Place white cardstock over the glossy and using a craft iron, iron off the embossing.
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Step 5
When the cardstock lifts off easily, turn over the cardstock to reveal the ironed off embossing. You will now have two background pieces you can use in a project.
Hint:
If for any reason all the embossing is not removed, you can place a sheet of printer paper over the glossy cardstock and iron off remaining embossing.
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Step 6
Trim, stamp and ink background pieces for use on cards.
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Step 7
Finish your cards.
Video!
Variations
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Faux Bleach with other inks
Try sponging ink over your image, or spraying colorwash over your image for a different look.
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Copic Refills work, too
Try the same technique with Copic refills.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Alcohol Ink Faux Bleach. 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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Luv all videos.
Thanks for sharing this technique and I'm going to give it a try!
Thanks!!
Char
I have a similar folding craft iron from Encaustic Arts (http://www.encaustic.com/) and I know that Amazon has a selection of several different brands.
Do U play with th eEncaustic wax too? I try but still not to good at it.
Do u having any sugestuion on learning it better?Barbara Jardine
tfs
Alexandra
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