Poppin’ Pearls

Add shimmer to your stamped image with Perfect Pearls.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Ink your image with Perfect Medium™.

   

2. Step 2

   Stamp image on cardstock.
   
   Hint:
   You won't see the image.

   

3. Step 3

   Start brushing Perfect Pearls over your image with a thin brush.

   

4. Continue until you covered the entire image with Perfect Pearls.

   

5. Step 4

   Use your wider brush to brush off the excess powder from your image.
   
   Alternative:
   You can also swipe a Swiffers Cloth carefully over the image to pick up the extra powder.
   

   

6. Step 5

   To set the powder spray with fine water mist.
   
   Hint:
   When using Pearl-Ex for this technique, you will have to set them with an Acrylic Sealer instead of water.

   

7. Step 6

   Finish your card.

   

Video!

Variations

More Dramatic
Try the same technique on dark cardstock for a more dramatic look.

Interference?
Interference colors are fun. The powder looks different on light then on dark cardstock.

Your Turn

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

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