Pastel Stencil Press

Create two backgrounds using a stencil and pastels.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Secure a cardstock panel to the back of a stencil with washi tape.

   

2. Step 2

   Press a Versamark or other embossing pad through the stencil, coating the stencil with ink as well as inking the design onto the cardstock.
   
   Set the inked cardstock aside.

   

3. Step 3

   Prepare a sandwich for your die cutting machine, laying down a rubber/silicon embossing mat, a new piece of plain cardstock, and the stencil with the inked side down. Lay a cutting plate over the top and adjust with shims as needed for your die cutting machine.

   

4. The stencil will create an imprint into the cardstock as well as transferring the embossing ink.

   

5. Step 4

   Use a soft brush or other applicator to apply PanPastel or another dry chalk/pastel medium to the panel. The medium will stick to the embossing ink.

   

6. Step 5

   Use a soft brush or other applicator to apply PanPastel or another dry chalk/pastel medium to the inked panel from Step 2.

   

7. Step 6

   Use the two backgrounds to complete cards or other projects.

   

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Video!

Your Turn

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

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