Night Sky Moon Card with Distress Oxide

A project from our live show Brand Showcase in the HTCN studios - FUNKY FOSSIL - broadcast Friday 25th Feb 22 · 25/02/2022 · watch it from 29:45

A stunning night sky card featuring a glowing moon created with layered distress oxides and a stencil mask, finished with shimmery paste details and mathematical equation stamps. The technique creates a dreamy, dimensional moonlit effect.

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Step by step

1. Apply repositionable double-sided tape to the back of your moon stencil circle mask to hold it securely in place on your card. ▶ watch 30:00
2. Apply salvage patina distress oxide around the outer edges of the stencil using a blending brush, working in circular motions. ▶ watch 30:30
3. Layer prize ribbon distress oxide over the salvage patina around the edges to deepen the night sky colour gradually. ▶ watch 31:00
4. Add chipped sapphire distress oxide to the darkest outer edges, building up colour depth as you move inward towards the moon. ▶ watch 31:30
5. Spritz the inked area lightly with water to lift and blend the distress oxides, creating a galaxy or night sky effect. ▶ watch 32:00
6. Allow the card to dry completely, then carefully lift away the stencil mask to reveal the glowing moon. ▶ watch 32:30
7. Stamp the A7 mathematical equation background stamp in chipped sapphire ink over the moon area for added texture and detail. ▶ watch 33:00
8. Apply white ink or embossing powder to one side of the moon to create the illusion of dimension and moonshine. ▶ watch 33:30
9. Apply glitzcraft paste mixed with graphite and silver through the moon stencil to add shimmer and depth to the focal point. ▶ watch 38:00

Tips from the show

• Use a stencil mask to protect the moon area and create clean, defined edges for your night sky background.
• Spritz water onto distress oxide rather than applying large blobs to maintain better control and create a more blended effect.
• Layer multiple distress oxide colours from light to dark, working from the centre outward to create natural depth and dimension.

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