Sep 01 2008
Turkey a la ‘Black Magic’
Have you checked out the Technique Lover’s Challenge to day at SCS? TLC184 is a new-to-me technique called “Black Magic“. (Complete instructions are found through the link provided.) Essentially, you need a line-art stamp for coloring, a white pigment ink pad, PrismaColor Pencils (or other brands), odorless mineral spirits such as Gamsol, and black cardstock. After stamping my images with the white pigment ink (& drying), I colored the images with Prismas dipped directly into a small amount of Gamsol. The Gamsol softens the waxy part of the pigment, and allows a direct, smooth application of color. When you ‘feel’ the color movement slow down, dip into the Gamsol again, repeating as necessary. This creates a more vivid application of color than when we apply the Prisma colors to paper, then blend with a stump & mineral spirits. Tex’s Tip: Keep your colored pencils sharpened for small areas. The image detail is somewhat lost when you color onto the white lines, and sharp pencils make this much easier.
These images are from the upcoming Hanna Stamps Thanksgiving set … to be available Thursday night at midnight (EDT) after our release party in the Hanna SCS Forum! I just adore this “eat beef” sign! I’ve popped up the sign and pumpkins with foam tape.
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The top-fold card is a wee bit shorter in the front, to allow an edge of rust-colored cardstock to peek from behind the punched border. I’m glad I tried this technique challenge! It reminds me of those delightful pictures my first grade teacher, Mrs. Jacobs, used to draw & color for us on her blackboard … uhhhh … well more than a few years ago. I was always amazed at what she could convey with chalks on the chalkboard. Hopefully you’re enjoying a sweet long-weekend with friends &/or family today! Thanks for visiting!
Project recipe: STAMPS – Thanksgiving (Hanna Stamps). PAPERS –Imaginisce Hallowhimsey Pixie Sticks, SU Basic Black, Kraft, More Mustard, Old Olive, Really Rust. INKS – Archival Brilliance Moonlight White. ACCESSORIES –Foof-a-lah Button, Offray Ribbon, Martha Stewart border punch, 3M foam tape.
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I love how you used this new set Bev!
Cool technique!! It looks amazing on your card, awesome job!!
This is so cute! I love the dimension and pretty edging!! Great job with that fun technique too!!