White Ink Stamping on Black Card

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 12th JAN - Product Preview - Join Toni for her latest inspirations - Broadcast 10th JAN 22 · 10/01/2023 · watch it from 40:45

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Create an elegant floral card featuring brilliant white stamped botanicals on dramatic black card stock. Using a high-quality white ink pad, you'll achieve crisp, opaque impressions that showcase intricate floral and foliage details with exceptional clarity. This striking high-contrast technique produces a sophisticated, contemporary finish perfect for special greetings.

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Step by step

1. 

   Place a piece of black card stock on your craft mat as your base. This will be used for white ink stamping.

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2. 

   Take the white ink pad and apply light, gentle taps all over the stamp surface using a dabbing motion. Use gentle pressure rather than heavy pressing to ensure even ink coverage on the floral stamp design.

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3. 

   Press the white-inked stamp firmly onto the black card using light taps all over to transfer the design. Ensure even pressure across the entire stamp to achieve a clear white impression.

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4. 

   Carefully lift the stamp straight up from the black card to reveal the crisp white floral image. The white ink should show a clear, detailed impression of the botanical design on the black background.

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5. 

   Allow the first layer of white ink to dry completely. If you wish to add more white to any areas, stamp over the design again to build up the opacity.

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6. 

   Observe the finished result - the white ink creates a beautiful lace-like appearance on the black card with exceptional brightness and contrast. The floral design stands out clearly against the dark background.

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Tips from the show

• Use only light taps on the ink pad rather than heavy stamping pressure, as the ink is very juicy and will waste if over-applied.
• Dry between layers if you want to add more white, as inking over wet white will pull the ink back onto your stamp.
• This is the brightest white ink pad available, requiring only one stamp application for full opacity.

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