Sunday, November 4, 2007

Caught in Crystal



Now here is a technique that I have not used in a very long time. If you'd like to try it here is what you need: White tissue paper, rubber glove (messy), dye based reinkers, crystal effects, or floor wax, or PPA (perfect paper adhesive), acetate, jet black StazOn, detail stamp, dazzling diamond glitter, or pearl ex, optional.

Stamp image in window sheet using black ink, let dry.
Turn image over.
Add crystal effects or floor wax or ppa (I like using crystal effects)
Drop some reinker. (one drop of each color will do it. You don't want to overpower the image on the other side....speaking from experience here!)
Use a gloved finger to move the ink around in the glue
Sprinkle on glitter or pearl ex at this point if you'd like
Wad up tissue paper that is larger than the acetate, open and smooth out but leave the wrinkles
Place over the glue/ink and tap down. Make sure it's all pressed down, you don't want any spaces or air bubbles showing
Let try, trim and mount as desired.

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