Drunken Chalks
by Beate Johns
Use your chalk ink, metallic ink and some alcohol to make a cool looking background.
Supplies
- Spray Bottle with Rubbing Alcohol
- Chalk Inks
- Metallic Ink
- Glossy White Cardstock
- Matte Acrylic Sealer
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Take the lightest color of Chalk Ink and apply it directly to your Glossy White Cardstock.
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Step 2
Take your second color and apply it to the cardstock
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Step 3
Repeat with your third color.
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Step 4
Spray your cardstock with Rubbing Alcohol until your colors run. Make sure it's completely dry before moving on to the next step.
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Step 5
Apply your Metallic Ink directly to the cardstock.
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Step 6
Spray your cardstock with rubbing alcohol again until your metallic ink runs.
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Step 7
Seal your background with a Matte Acrylic Sealer and finish your card.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Drunken Chalks. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
I can't wait to try it. It is amazing how much information there is at splitcoaststampers.
Keep up the good work. I love your choice of colors. thank you
this is another winner.
where and what acrylic sealer do you use?
Is the fixative by Krylon the same stuff?
thank you for all your help.
Rosie
to reattach?
Do you have to seal it with the sealer? What would be the reason for the sealer? We cannot purchase sealer here, or at least I have never seen it here, so do you think I can do it without?
Thanks
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