Retiform (Grid Technique)

Grab some scrap paper and sponges to create this special card.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp your main image in the center of the glossy cardstock with black ink. Let dry.

   

2. Step 2

   Take one of your scrap pieces of paper and cover your image. Ink your sponge with one of the classic inks and create a sponged line by sponging onto your cardstock along the line created by your scrap paper.
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3. Step 3

   Turn your cardstock a 1/4 turn and repeat Step 2.
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4. Step 4

   Continue to turn your cardstock, mask your image and add sponged lines until you have a grid you like.
   
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5. Step 5

   With your scrap paper, cover one of the sponged lines. Using a different color ink, sponge away from your line in the opposite direction.
   
   
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6. Step 6

   Repeat Step 5, "mirroring" all your existing lines.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Once your grid is finished, take several pieces of scrap paper and cover all but one grid piece.
   

   

8. Step 8

   Stamp an image into that grid piece. I stamped my Not Quite Navy™ ink off twice before adding it to the grid. You want to have a soft image, so it doesn't take away from the center image.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Repeat Step 8 with all the empty grid spaces until your grid is completely filled.

   

10. Step 10

    Finish your card.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Try a Different Surface
   Try this technique with non-glossy cardstock.
   
   Adjust the Angles
   Try different grid layouts for a different look.
   
   Doesn't have to be just straight lines
   Try sponging your main image with an oval or circle reverse mask for a different look.
   
   

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Retiform (Grid Technique). Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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