Creating A Watercolor Effect:
Step 1-Ink your stamp as desired.
Step 2-Hold your stamp in one hand with the inked rubber facing up. If you hold the stamp sideways, the colors may run too much when misted with water.
Step 3-With your other hand, hold the spray bottle so it is facing upward slightly and spray. Allow the water droplets to gently fall on the inked stamp. Spray again if desired, keeping in mind that the more water added, the more the color(s) will disperse. Don’t oversaturate the ink.
Step 4-Stamp your image on the paper or cardstock and allow it to dry completely.
Have fun experimenting with the watercolor technique! Try using different amounts of water (being careful not to overdo it) to achieve different looks.
You can also create a faded watercolor look with a “second generation” stamping. To do this, ink the stamp and stamp the image on a piece of scrap paper. Mist the ink that remains on the stamp with water, then stamp the image on your project. This faded look is ideal for backgrounds.
List of Products Needed:
Watercolor paper or matte cardstock Rubber stamp of choice
Dye or pigment ink (You can also use watercolor markers or crayons.)
Spray bottle
Water
