Glittered Stenciling

Stencil a glittered pattern onto cardstock or a colored image.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To make your own glittered cardstock, position a stencil over a cardstock panel and tape it in place.
   
   Put PVA glue or other dimensional medium onto a flat palette. Using a plastic card or other straight-edged tool, scrape the glue through the stencil openings onto a cardstock panel in an even layer.

   

2. Step 2

   Lift the stencil carefully to reveal the pattern.

   

3. Sprinkle glitter over the glue and allow the panel to dry completely.

   

4. Step 3

   Use the finished panel to complete a project.
   
   In the sample, the glittered cardstock is used as a background for a framed die cut scene (dies by Impression Obsession, stencil by the Crafter's Workshop).

   

5. Step 4

   To apply glitter to one area of a colored image, use a coordinating stencil or die cut (if available), or create a reverse or mortise mask by stamping the image on another piece of cardstock and cutting inside the outline with a craft knife.

   

6. Scrape glue through the opening, then remove the mask and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.

   

7. Step 5

   Use the finished panel to complete a project.
   
   (stamp and stencil by Penny Black)

   

8. Step 6

   To add glitter to the background of a stamped scene, mask the image first.

   

9. Lay the stencil over the masked image. Scrape glue through the openings.

   

10. Step 7

    Remove the stencil and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.

    

11. TIP:
    If glue and glitter overlap the stamped lines, gently push them aside with a craft knife before the glue dries.

    

12. Step 8

    Use the finished panel to complete a project.
    
    (stamp image by Artful Stamper, stencil by Tim Holtz)

    

Video!

Your Turn

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

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