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Quick-Dry Ink Layered Background with Primary Colours

A project from our live show Brand Showcase in the HTCN studios - PEARLYWINKS - broadcast Friday 25th Feb 22 - 2nd show · 25/02/2022

Create a vibrant, multi-coloured background using the QD quick-dry inks in primary colours. Layer yellow, pink, blue and black to create secondary colour blends (orange, green, purple) that dry instantly, allowing you to die-cut immediately.

7steps
10:45in the show
Step 1 of 7

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  1. 1

    Spray the yellow QD ink across your card in a horizontal line.

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  2. 2

    Observe that the yellow dries instantly to the card surface.

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  3. 3

    Spray the pink QD ink over the top of the yellow to create orange tones where the colours overlap.

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  4. 4

    Spray the blue QD ink across the card, creating green tones where it overlaps the yellow and purple tones where it overlaps the pink.

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  5. 5

    Apply the midnight black QD ink to cover the entire card with one solid colour if desired.

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  6. 6

    Note that the card surface is now practically dry despite feeling slightly damp inside the fibres.

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  7. 7

    Feed the still-slightly-damp card through your die-cutting machine to cut shapes without waiting for full drying time.

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