Pearl Ex™ - Heated Pearls
by Beate Johns
Create a marble looking background with Pearl Ex™ powder and white school glue.
Supplies
- White school glue
- Pearl Ex®
- Stipple brush
- Embossing heat tool
- Glossy cardstock (I used black for this tutorial. You can use white as well.)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Squeeze a good amount of glue in the center of the glossy cardstock.
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Step 2
Spread glue over the cardstock with the stipple brush.
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Step 3
Drop small amounts of Pearl Ex™ on the glue-covered cardstock. Repeat with another color or more. I used Aztec Gold and Super Russet.
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Step 4
Stipple until the Pearl Ex is evenly distributed on the cardstock.
HINT: When finished, put the stipple brush in water or rinse immediately to prevent the glue from drying in the bristles.
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Step 5
Heat glue mixture with heat tool. Bubbles will form. Once it doesn't bubble anymore, the background is done.
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Step 6
Finish your card.
Variations
White Glossy
Use white glossy cardstock for a completely different look, or brayer white glossy cardstock with any color you would like. Experiment. Have fun!
Your Turn
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