Watercolor Lifting
by Wendy Cranford
Make a beautiful two-tone background with this reverse resist technique.
Supplies
- Watercolor paper (strathmore 140lb watercolor paper used here)
- Dye based markers or inks (Stampin’ Up! Emerald Envy, Cucumber Crush, and Dapper Denim Stampin' Write Markers used here)
- Solid image stamps (Seaside Shore set from Stampin' UP! used here)
- VersaMark ink
- Heat tool
- Clear embossing powder
- Wide paint brush and water
- Other supplies as needed to complete the card (used here: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, metallic enamel shapes, Stampin' Up! Fast Fuse adhesive, foam tape, Signo white gel pen, 2016-2018 In Color designer series paper, white embossing powder, Stampin’ Up! Whisper White thick cardstock)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Prepare the card base, watercolor paper, and other layers for the card.
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Step 2
Use water based markers or dye based inks to color your watercolor panel. Create wide strips of color for a gradient look.
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Step 3
Use a flat, wide paint brush and clean water to blend the color in a side-to-side motion on the watercolor paper. Blend the ink colors back and forth until the lines from the marker begin to disappear. Use a heat tool to set the watercolor piece or allow it to air dry.
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Step 4
Ink stamps with VersaMark Ink. Stamp randomly to fill the panel.
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Solid image stamps work best for this technique. -
Step 5
Use clear embossing powder to cover the images. Be sure to remove any excess embossing powder that is not on the stamped images. Heat set.
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Step 6
Use the same brush from step 3 to lift the color from the watercolor piece. Paint with clear water back and forth to begin to remove the pigment from the paper. Use a towel or microfiber cloth to dry the excess water off the watercolor paper.
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Step 7
Use the completed panel to embellish a card or other project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Watercolor Lifting. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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