Ink Blending Tool # 10 - Blended Pearls

Well today is my final entry into the Ink Blend Tool Top Ten Techniques. Don't fear though, there are lots more fun things to do with an Ink Blending Tool, these are just my fav's. out of them all ;) I'll be bringing more Ink Blending Techniques to you later on.

Today's technique uses Adirondack Dimensional Pearls. A little known but WONDERFUL addition to the Adirondack family. 12 Earthtone colors which offer up a pearly sheen and dimension when applied in a thicker layer. BUT, these paints are almost translucent when thin layers are applied!! Almost like having 2 great products in one :) I've got lots of cool techniques to show you with these but that's another day - LOL!!

Just a note when using Dimensional Pearls, they do tend to curl lighter weight paper when they dry. If you apply this to another piece of cardstock when finished it's just fine (matting it for a card for example) but if you're using it as a stand alone type project I would suggest using a piece of chipboard.

Also, when working with more than one color start with the darkest first and work towards your lightest. For the following example I'm using 3 colors of Pearls.

On to our Blended Pearls!

Supplies:

Ink Blending Tool & Foam

Adirondack Dimensional Pearls

Cardstock or Chipboard

THAT'S IT!! How cool is that :)

Instructions:

1. Apply a generous amount of your first color to the chipboard.

2. Smoosh it around until you get some good texture going on. (Note - this doesn't need to cover your entire piece...)

3. Add your second layer of color and lightly blend the two together.

4. Apply your final color and blend with the first two colors. Be sure at this time that your entire piece has been covered by one of the 3 colors.

You will end up with something like this....notice all of the great texture that the paint has. It will stay like this even after it dries!!

It's time to let your creation dry. Because of thick layer I like to let these air dry over night. Just keep this in mind when you're working on a project. You may need to plan ahead if it you are working on a specific time frame.

no greater love...

Supplies: Ink Blending Tool & Foams - Ranger; Adirondack Dimensional Pearls - Denim, Mushroom, Wild Plum - Ranger; Archival Ink - Jet Black - Ranger; Distress Ink - Tea Dye - Ranger; Couple Image - Queens Dresser Drawer ; Border - Inkadinkadoo; Rub-ons - Creative Imaginations

Here is another technique that is made using the same supplies as the first technique, you will just be applying the paint to your project a bit differently. One example of this technique is shown on the "no greater love..." card. It is the background paper for the tag.

Basically, you will be applying one or more colors of Dimensional Pearls to your Blending Foam at the same time. Once you have your paint applied to your foam, you will simply be moving the foam in any desired pattern. The card above was made by moving the foam repeatedly in a diagonal pattern. Read on for some additional examples.

Instructions:

1. Apply desired colors of Dimensional Paint to your foam.

2. Place the paint laden foam down on your cardstock and give it a twist. You want to make a complete circle with your foam.

3. Continue with this motion until the entire piece of cardstock has been covered in paint/swirls!

I wish I could show you the amazing sheen this gives off. You can see every stroke made using the paint. Even though this is basically a "flat" technique the paint still leaves a great texture!

Flower Silhouette

Stamps - Inkadinkadoo

Birthday Wishes

Stamps - Inkadinkadoo, Stickles - Ranger

Thinking of You

Stamps - Inkadinkadoo; Inkssentials White Pigment Pen - Ranger

Pretty as a Picture

Image - computer generated; Stickles - Ranger; Stamps - The Paper Studio; Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Well, there you have it...my Ink Blending Tool Top Ten Techniques!!

I hope you've enjoyed seeing what you can do with the Ink Blending Tool and played along when time allowed.

There are many many more great techniques to be explored, I just wanted to share my favorites.

**Remember You have until Noon tomorrow to post a comment on any of the Ink Blending Tool Techniques to be entered into the Inkssentials White Pigment Pen Give-A-Way!! I will be drawing the names of 3 lucky posters on Saturday afternoon :) Be sure to check and see if you're one of the luck winners!!