Colored Texture Paste

Match texture paste to any project using reinkers.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To customize texture paste to your project, you can add in a pigmented medium, such as paint or reinkers.
   
   For each desired color, put a small amount of paste on a palette (any nonporous surface will do – an acrylic block is used here).

   

2. Add ink until the desired color is reached (1-3 drops, depending on the strength of the color). Mix well with a palette knife.

   

3. Step 2

   Prepare a card base. Lay a stencil over the panel.
   
   Starting with the first color, pick up a little colored paste with a palette knife and spread it over the stencil, making sure it is smooth and there are no ridges anywhere.
   
   Clean the palette knife between colors, and continue adding colors as above until the background is complete.
   

   

4. Gently lift the stencil away to reveal the raised pattern.

   

5. Step 3

   Sprinkle glitter over the texture paste while it is still wet. Set the panel aside to dry.

   

6. Step 4

   While the panel is drying, prepare the other elements of the card.

   

7. TIP:
   Use coordinating inkpads or the same reinkers as above on the stamped image so that all card elements tie together.

   

8. Step 5

   Assemble and complete the project.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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

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