Teal Rose with Water Spray Technique

A project from our live show FRIDAY START TO THE WEEKEND - BACK IN STOCK SPECIAL - Broadcast 13th Oct 2023 · 13/10/2023 · watch it from 17:30

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Create a beautiful teal-coloured rose arrangement with a soft, watercolour effect. Using layered stencils and a water spray technique, you'll blend inks to achieve an artistic, painterly finish. The result is a delicate floral design with subtle colour gradations and a dreamy, ethereal quality.

You will need

Stencil and Die - Rose Branch - 050722CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Position the rose branch stencil on your white card base and secure it in place with magnets to hold it steady whilst working.

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2. 

   Apply teal-coloured ink through the first stencil using an ink blending brush. Hold the stencil in place with one hand whilst applying the ink with circular motions.

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3. 

   Carefully remove the first stencil layer. Position the second layer of the rose branch stencil on your card, aligning it carefully with the embossed outline from the first layer.

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4. 

   Apply a darker teal ink through the second stencil layer, pressing lightly to avoid over-saturation. Use gentle pressure to build up the colour gradually without making the paper too wet.

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5. 

   Lightly spray water around the edges of the yellow stamped design to create a soft bleed effect. The water will cause the ink to spread gently outwards for a watercolour appearance.

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6. 

   Allow the water to work its magic and soften the ink naturally. Let the water sit on the stamped image without disturbing it, allowing the colours to blend and create soft, organic effects.

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7. 

   Position the third stencil layer over your design and apply the teal shade with blue undertones using a blending tool or sponge. Build up the colour gradually to create depth and dimension in the rose design.

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8. 

   Using green ink, add the final details to complete the foliage on your design. Apply the ink to enhance the leaves and stems created with the rose branch stencil.

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Tips from the show

• Spraying water on the edges rather than the centre helps maintain some definition in the design.
• Ocean and Tiffany are two different teal colours—one has green undertones and one has blue undertones, creating different effects.
• You can revisit earlier stencil layers to bring back detail if the water spray has diluted the colour too much.

More from this show

• Traditional Red Poppy Stencil Card
• Multicoloured Classic Rose with Glitter Paste

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