Ombre Blend with Pigment Ink on White Card

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Create a beautiful ombre gradient effect using multiple shades of pigment ink on white cardstock. The wet consistency of pigment ink allows colours to blend smoothly without harsh lines.

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Step by step

1. Place a stencil on white cardstock. ▶ watch 17:15
2. Sponge the darkest colour in the centre of the stencil opening. ▶ watch 17:30
3. Sponge a medium shade around the dark centre, slightly overlapping. ▶ watch 17:45
4. Sponge the lightest shade on the outer edges, blending into the medium shade. ▶ watch 18:00
5. Use dabbing and circular motions to blend the colours together smoothly. ▶ watch 18:15
6. Remove the stencil to reveal the blended ombre effect. ▶ watch 18:30

Tips from the show

• Pigment ink's oil-like consistency allows you to move it around and create smooth ombre blends without harsh lines.
• Work quickly as pigment ink does dry, but you have enough time to blend before it sets completely.

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