Pseudo Soot Stamping
by Tina Wardell
Use pigment ink on metallic cardstock for a beautiful, safe alternative to soot stamping.
Supplies
- Metallic or glossy cardstock
- Black pigment ink (Brilliance, Memento Luxe, Versafine Clair, other craft or pigment inks)
- Cotton balls
- Clear stamps (Stampin' Up!® Peaceful Deer clear stamp set used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Prepare a panel of metallic or glossy cardstock.
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Step 2
Using a cotton ball, dab black Brilliance ink onto the panel until you have the coverage you want.
NOTE:
Dabbing rather than swiping will give you the best coverage and effect most similar to the technique done with actual soot. -
Step 3
Mount a clean clear stamp on a block or positioner. Press straight down, not allowing the stamp to shift on the slick surface.
TIP:
Solid images work well for this technique, rather than outline images. -
Hold the stamp in place for a second, and then lift straight up and away. The stamp will remove the ink, leaving a negative image.
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Step 4
Create a scene by impressing other images onto the panel. Images may overlap.
TIP:
If you will be repeating an image, wipe the lifted ink away before stamping again. -
Step 5 (Optional)
Use matching metallic inks to layer images in the foreground.
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Step 6
Allow the ink to dry (gentle heat setting may be an option depending on your cardstock - ironing is not recommended on foiled cardstock). Use the panel to complete a card or other project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Pseudo Soot Stamping. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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