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Materials & Tools
Colored pencils Ink pads Low-tack masking tape Polyester fiberfill Rubber gloves Rubber stamps
Carol’s Notes
· Rubber stamps in this sample are from Rubbermoon. · Inks are by Ranger Inks. · Use gloves to protect your fingers from the ink. It’s easier than trying to wash the ink from your fingers. · Use a different piece of polyester fiber fill for each color ink you use. · Keep a damp cloth next to your work surface and wipe your gloved fingers when you change inks.
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Stamp your design onto your paper using Archival Inks. Let the ink dry. |
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Use low-tack masking tape to secure the edges of your card to the work surface. Rub a golf ball-sized piece of polyester fiber fill onto the ink pad. Use this polyester piece to apply the ink to the paper. Apply lightest inks first, followed by medium colors, then darkest colors. |
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Click on the arrow to start the video. To replay the video, move the tiny button to the left and click on the tiny arrow. |
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Once your background has been colored with ink, use color pencils or markers to color your stamped images. |
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Carefully remove the low-tack masking tape from the paper. Attach the stamped and inked image to your card. Embellish the card with ribbons. |
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Polyester Inking Tutorial |
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As I am sitting in my studio trying to figure out what to use to apply ink to my papers, I spy the polyester fiberfill sitting in my closet. “Why not?” I say to myself. So, I try using it to apply the ink. As the polyester touched the paper, I knew I hit on a great idea.
After writing many articles showing readers how to use this inexpensive tool, I decide to write INKING by Carol Heppner.
INKING goes beyond the basic instructions found on this page. The book shows different techniques using ink, polyester, and paper. There are scrapbooking layouts, booklets, cards, and other items to make as well. |
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COPYRIGHT 2010 Carol Heppner |
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COPYRIGHT 2010 Carol Heppner
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