Tissue Paper Bokeh
by Lindsay Adreon
Create a stunning bokeh effect with die cut tissue paper.
Supplies
- Circle dies or punches ( 3-4 sizes - Hero Arts Nesting Circle Dies used here)
- Die cutting machine (if using dies)
- Tissue paper (purple, light blue, & white used here)
- Matte gel medium (The Crafter's Workshop used here)
- Foam brush
- Heavy weight white cardstock A2 size (4.25" x 5.5")(110 lb. used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (Joy Clair Stamps Hello Sentiments & Snowy Greetings stamp sets, CDD Holiday Border Dies, Tonic Studios Mixed Rectangle Dies, & Simon Says Stamp Celebration Time die sets used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Use the circle dies or punches to cut tissue paper. Cut several circles from all three colors.
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Step 2
Separate the circles so each circle is only one layer of tissue paper.
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Step 3
Use the foam brush to apply a THIN layer of matte gel medium to the cardstock.
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Step 4
Start laying down tissue paper circles using mostly the dark colors (blue and purple here) to fill the first layer.
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Step 5
Overlap circles to give the bokeh effect.
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Finish the first layer, and be sure to use THIN layers of gel medium to glue down each circle.
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Step 6
For the final layers, incorporate more white tissue paper circles. This softens the background for the bokeh effect.
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Step 7
Finish the background with a final thin layer of matte gel medium to seal everything in.
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Step 8
Set background aside to dry.
TIP:
Use plastic wrap or a page protector to work on. Your paper won't stick as easily! -
Step 9
Use scissors or a paper trimmer to trim off the excess circles so all sides are flush.
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Step 10
Use your new backgrounds for your cards however you wish!
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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 Tissue Paper Bokeh. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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