Frosted Filter

Create a one-of-a-kind background with just a few supplies.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Drop ink refills onto a plate in a random pattern. Make sure the reinkers cover the entire area for full coverage

   

2. Step 2

   Using a spritzer bottle filled with water, spritz the ink and let the colors blend together.

   

3. Step 3

   Be generous with the water so they blend, but not so much that the colors become muddy.

   

4. Step 4

   Place the coffee filter over the blended inks and press on it to make sure it is completely covered with ink.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Gently crumple the coffee filter into a ball. Uncrumple it.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Carefully dry the coffee filter using an embossing heat tool. Be sure to move the heat tool as you dry the filter to avoid burning it. You may see a little smoke here and there..

   

7. Step 7

   Smooth some of the wrinkles out and then cut the coffee filter to whatever dimension needed for the project.
   

   

8. Step 8

   Finished project.

   

Your Turn

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

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