Textured Lantern Card with Reverse Stamp Colouring

A project from our live show The Instant Artist - Free Workshop - Broadcast 3RD Oct · 02/10/2023 · watch it from 1:16:30

Use a clever technique of stamping the back of a stamp to create a solid coloured base, then layer the detailed outline on top. Add watercolour-style touches and spatter to create a vintage, textured look.

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Step by step

1. Prepare a white card blank. ▶ watch 1:17:00
2. Turn the lantern stamp around so the back (solid portion) faces the ink pad. ▶ watch 1:17:30
3. Spray the back of the stamp with water twice. ▶ watch 1:18:00
4. Stamp the wet back of the stamp onto white cardstock to create a soft, coloured silhouette. ▶ watch 1:18:15
5. Allow this to dry completely. ▶ watch 1:18:45
6. Ink the detailed front of the lantern stamp in black. ▶ watch 1:19:00
7. Stamp the detailed outline on top of the dried coloured base, creating a halo effect. ▶ watch 1:19:15
8. Using watercolour pencils or inks, add soft colour details within the lantern outline. ▶ watch 1:19:45
9. Add spatter texture around the design using orange or coordinating ink. ▶ watch 1:20:30
10. Stamp a coordinating sentiment onto the card. ▶ watch 1:21:00
11. Mount the finished piece onto your card blank. ▶ watch 1:21:30

Tips from the show

• Stamping the back of the stamp creates a solid base that you can then add detail to without fear of white space.
• This technique works well for crafters who find traditional colouring intimidating.

More from this show

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