2012 Technique Calendar
March
Wax Paper Die-Cut Resist Technique
Supplies:
Wax Paper
Cardstock (regular or glossy)
Ink
Iron
Die-cutter & Die
Embellishments to finish off your calendar page
Instructions:
1. Fold a sheet of wax paper several times sized to fit your particular die-cut. I'm using a smaller shamrock so I was able to fold my wax paper down to about a 2.5x2.5" square.
2. Die-cut and crumble the wax paper.
3. Open and smooth out your die-cuts. Arrange them on your cardstock* so they are fairly close together.
*Note - I am using plain cardstock for this particular example. Plain cardstock yields a subtle resist while glossy cardstock will give you a much more defined resist pattern.
4. Cover with a second sheet of cardstock and iron. I ironed my waxed paper for about 30 - 45 seconds...
5. Lift the top sheet of cardstock off the pile and remove all of the wax paper die-cuts. Now you're ready to add ink!
6. Apply ink in desired fashion. I usually either apply Distress Ink with my Ink Blending Tool or in this case I applied Distress Stain over both sheets of cardstock.
here is how it looks wet....
and after it has dried....
Now the Wax Paper Die-Cut Resist paper is ready to be used...either for the calendar or whatever other project you have in mind.
And my finished March page....
I again left large portions of my calendar page open to show the cool background paper that I created using this technique. I believe as with yesterday's technique sometimes less is far more.
Now it's your turn...
I hope you enjoy giving this one a try!
Have a super day friends!
very cool technique, thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat are using as the embellishment along the roof and edges? Are they Dazzles? or something else? Whatever they are, they look beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWay too cool! Just got a Die Cutting machine for Christmas and am very interested in using it in different ways. This is a neat and unexpected way. Thanks Roni!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun technique! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh Roni, this is fab. I don't have any die cut shamrocks, I wonder if I find a template if I cut a few large ones. I wasn't sure at first if I liked it but after you put it on the house with the gold, it really jumped. BTW, I think I like the acetate, glue and inks, it worked better the 2nd time. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteLesley
I forgot to ask in my last post...what is that prongy thing called you have your March calendar sitting in. I need one.
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Neat! I've done some different wax paper resists, but not quite like this. I like it!
ReplyDeleteomg...i can't wait to try this! so cool!!
ReplyDeletecool technique! Thanks for revisiting this one - it's always been a favorite. Love the shamrocks.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Thanks for sharing:)
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