Tuesday, June 4, 2013

TT 069 - Stamping with Gesso and Silhouettes



Hi it's Sue with a little project for Topical Tuesday.

I'm sharing a couple of cards that feature stamping silhouettes using Gesso over  some blended Gelato colours.

Here's a picture tutorial for those who'd like to try.


Requirements:
Card, I've used both watercolour card and smooth white. 
Paper masking Tape.
Faber Castell Gelatos.
Gesso.
Memento Lulu Lavender Ink.
Paintbrush.
Water.
Embellishments:
ABS Fine hemp twine - Lavender
ABS Sprinkles in peach and  plum






1. Trim card to required size (4" x 5.25"). Using paper masking tape, cover an inch around all 4 sides of the card. (Before adhering the tape to card stock  press it to your clothing a couple of time to remove some of the glue, this makes removal  easy.)
2. Scribble the Gelato colours in blocks running down the card.





3. With a wet paintbrush, blend the colours down. Adding more colour to get the result you want.


3. Paint enough Gesso to cover your stamp to a hard surface. I used an embossing tray. 
Now you decide if you want to add water or not.  If you want your image to have a little texture don't add any water. But if the look you want is more translucent you could spritz a little mist of water over the Gesso before stamping.



4. Stamp the image over the coloured section and leave to dry.  Now would be a good time to clean your stamps well before the Gesso dries :) Soapy water worked for me.


5.  Once the gesso is dry carefully remove the paper tape. 

6. Complete the card by stamping a sentiment. I stamped mine in Lulu Lavender, added the fine hemp twine and three plum Sprinkles.

Here's the completed card as well as a second one using water colour card and different coloured Gelatos.






If you try this fun technique, please add your card to the Stamp Embellish Create site .
Add the Tag TT 069 so I can come and see your version.  
Thanks for taking the time today.......

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4 comments:

  1. Such a pretty result Sue! I haven't kinda worked out these mediums yet, I bought a 'matte' something but haven't used it lol. Thanks for giving me some ideas for gesso... now I'll have to get some of that.

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  2. Beautiful cards sue and they look like fun to make - hugs xx

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  3. Gorgeous cards Sue - thank you for the inky encouragement!!!

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  4. This is AWESOME Sue! I've seen these products but didn't know how you would use them and I love what you have done and your cards are gorgeous and I'm loving the effect!

    Hugs,
    Kylie X

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