Whitewashing Tutorial


by Jenn Cochran

copied from Splitcoaststampers.com

Use white embossing and a wash of white ink to make your images stand out on colored cardstock.

Supplies


  • Kraft cardstock (or colored cardstock of your choice)
  • Stamps
  • White embossing powder
  • Embossing ink (Versamark used here)
  • Heat tool
  • Paintbrush
  • White chalk or craft ink (Versamagic used here)
  • Colored dye ink (Memento used here)

Step-by-Step

Step 1


Stamp onto kraft or colored cardstock using embossing ink

Heat emboss the image using white embossing powder.


Step 2


Fill in the image using white chalk ink, applying it with a paint brush and water

Allow the ink to dry completely.

Note:

You can lift ink directly from the pad with a brush, or tap the inkpad onto a clean acrylic block to create a palette. 

Step 3


Paint in accents to the whitened image using colored dye ink and water as needed.

Step 4


Assemble and complete the project.
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