Pigment Ink Layered Daffodil on Black Card

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A striking card on black cardstock using layered pigment inks to create depth and dimension, finished with embossing powder for sparkle. The technique demonstrates how pigment inks stay wet longer, allowing for blending and embossing effects.

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Step by step

1. Apply a grey-blue pigment ink as an underlay on black cardstock. ▶ watch 52:15
2. Layer yellow pigment ink on top, sponging through the stencil onto the flower areas. ▶ watch 53:00
3. Add green pigment ink to the design if desired for additional colour variation. ▶ watch 53:30
4. Sprinkle embossing powder onto the wet pigment ink in the centres of the flowers. ▶ watch 54:00
5. Tap off excess embossing powder. ▶ watch 54:15
6. Heat set the embossing powder with a heat gun to create shine and sparkle. ▶ watch 54:30

Tips from the show

• Pigment inks have an oil-based consistency that keeps them wet longer, allowing you to add embossing powder and create special effects.
• You can layer multiple colours of pigment ink on top of each other without creating a mess.
• Embossing powder on pigment ink creates an ornate, dimensional finish.

More from this show

• Stencilled Daffodil Card with Layered Papers
• Spotlight Stamped Card with Matted Layers

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