Thursday, May 26, 2011

Glassine & Distress Inks

Wow, several people e-mailed about the Glassine and AI's....  Looks like the glassine is a tough product to incorporate cause some people have asked for more ways to use it.  So here you go....

Glassine + Embossing Folders + Sandpaper + Distress Inks =

The Perfect Combination!

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Supplies:

Kraft Glassine
Embossing Folder & Die Cutting Machine
Sandpaper
Distress Ink

Instructions:

1. Emboss the Glassine using whatever embossing fold & die-cutting machine you happen to own (or can beg or borrow).  If you don't have a machine/folders ava. you can still play by simply dry embossing with a template and embossing tool!

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2. Gently sand the tops of the embossed images....you can't get too rough during this step or you'll remove the coating from unembossed areas as well.

NOTE: You can see in the photo how the embossed areas take on a white cast while the untouched areas remain a darker color.

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3. Apply the desired color(s) of  Distress Ink.  For this example I used Forest Moss, Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint DI's.  I applied them directly from the pad.  You could use the IBT but it would take a bit longer that way.

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Note: You can use Distress Stain but it is more difficult to control.

4. Use a tissue to wipe away any excess ink as it will take forever to dry on the glassine.

Your way cool Distress Inked Embossed glassine is ready to use!!

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Pretty awesome isn't it?
And LOTS of fun!

12 comments:

  1. oh wouawwwwwwwwww it is amazing...thanks a lot for that discover...you are so talentuous and a great explorator...

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  2. Very cool results! Thanks for the ideas!

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  3. Now this looks awesome Roni! It almost looks like embossed leather. Great technique.

    Elaine Allen

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  4. Great technique, I like the way they turned out. TFS

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  5. Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Oh how cool! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  7. Love this idea Roni!

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  8. Pretty awesome is exactly right. You just keep on keeping the creative art flowing...
    YOU are pretty awesome!

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  9. THIS is fabulous! Thank you, thank you!!!

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  10. Great technique!! I'm late to the party but still love it!

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  11. Beautiful pieces. Thank you for the detailed tutorial.

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Thanks for your thoughts and comments!