Ombre Fan Stencil Background Card

A project from our live show Brand Showcase in the HTCN studios - AVAGO INK - broadcast Friday 25th Feb 22 · 25/02/2022 · watch it from 17:45

A beautifully blended background card using fan stencils with rose and cassis inks creating a soft ombre effect. The layered colour graduation across the fan design produces an elegant, gallery-worthy focal point perfect for framing or as a card base.

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Step by step

1. Secure the fan stencil onto a glass mat by tapping it down gently so it does not slip during inking. ▶ watch 18:15
2. Load a blending tool with rose ink and dab it onto the larger top section of the fan stencil. ▶ watch 18:30
3. Continue building up the rose colour by dabbing around the entire top half of the fan, working from the edges inward. ▶ watch 19:00
4. Load the blending tool with cassis ink and apply it to the handle area at the bottom of the fan. ▶ watch 19:15
5. Blend the cassis colour upward into the rose, creating a gradient transition between the two colours. ▶ watch 19:30
6. Carefully lift the stencil away from the cardstock to reveal the finished ombre fan design. ▶ watch 20:00

Tips from the show

• Dab the ink rather than smudge it through the stencil to maintain crisp detail and protect the stencil.
• Use a textured brush with dimples to get into all the grooves of the stencil if you prefer a more blended effect.
• You can choose any colour combinations to suit your project style and preferences.

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