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Layered Beer Glass Card with Quattro D

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 3 p.m. (UK) 13th July 2026 · 13/07/2026 · watch it from 46:00

Layered Beer Glass Card with Quattro D - the finished project
The finished project

Create a sophisticated layered beer glass card using the Quattro D stencil system. This elegant design features a realistic beer glass with foam, created by layering four coordinating stencils to build depth and dimension. The technique combines ink blending and precise stencil placement to achieve a professional finish that looks complex but is surprisingly simple to execute.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place stencil number one on your card base. Using a blending brush, ink through the stencil with a light tan o

    Place stencil number one on your card base. Using a blending brush, ink through the stencil with a light tan or cream colour to create the base layer.

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  2. Step 2: Position stencil number two over your card, aligning it using the heart registration marks. Apply a medium bro

    Position stencil number two over your card, aligning it using the heart registration marks. Apply a medium brown ink through the stencil to add depth and shading to your beer glass design.

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  3. Step 3: Position stencil number three over the card and apply a darker brown ink through the stencil to build depth an

    Position stencil number three over the card and apply a darker brown ink through the stencil to build depth and dimension to the beer glass.

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  4. Step 4: Apply the foam stencil using a light grey or faint ink to create the frothy head at the top of the beer glass.

    Apply the foam stencil using a light grey or faint ink to create the frothy head at the top of the beer glass.

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  5. Step 5: Stamp the sentiment and glass detail using black ink over the layered stencil work on your card. Position the

    Stamp the sentiment and glass detail using black ink over the layered stencil work on your card. Position the beer glass stamp carefully to align with the stencilled layers beneath.

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  6. Step 6: Die cut the stamped beer glass and mug images using the outline dies included in the Quattro D Cheers stamp se

    Die cut the stamped beer glass and mug images using the outline dies included in the Quattro D Cheers stamp set. Carefully remove the die-cut pieces from the cutting mat.

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  7. Step 7: Place the die-cut beer glass pieces into the 3D embossing folder. Run through your die-cutting machine to embo

    Place the die-cut beer glass pieces into the 3D embossing folder. Run through your die-cutting machine to emboss the pieces, adding dimension to the glass and drink elements.

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