Today’s TECHNIQUES & TIPS is kinda a BLAST FROM THE PAST! It’s called POLISHED STONE and this is a technique that was very popular a long time ago. I think it’s time to bring it back! It’s easy, but a bit messy! You can’t be afraid to get inky fingers!
And, since its an old technique, I thought I would use an old stamp set–LOVELY AS A TREE
Did you know this is the oldest stamp set in the catalog. I think it made it’s debut in 2001. Do you have it???
The easiest way to share this technique is with a video. So……here you go.
One of the fun things about this technique is that every time you do it it will look different–no 2 are the same!
- You will need: Rubbing Alcohol, Cotton Ball, and 3 Reinkers (for this card I have Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz & Wild Wasabi)
- Saturate your cotton ball with the alcohol
- Put about 3 drops of each of the reinkers on the cotton ball–make sure to spread them out a bit
- Dab cotton ball all over GLOSSY CARDSTOCK until it is completely covered–let dry (doesn’t take very long at all!)
- Complete card as desired!
- Crumb Cake Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Basic Black: 5 1/8″ x 2 5/8″
- Glossy Cardstock: 5″ x 2 1/2″
- Reinkers Used: Old Olive, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz
Here is another one I made with this fun technique:
- Crumb Cake Card Base: 11″ x 4 1/4″
- Basic Black: 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″
- Glossy Cardstock: 3″ x 3″
- Whisper White: 1 1/4″ circle
- Basic Black: 1 3/8″ circle
- Reinkers Used: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Pink Pirouette
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What a cool technique!!
What black ink did you use??
This is an old post–I used Stampin’ Up! Black Archival Ink which we no longer carry. I believe you’ll find Memento black ink a great substitute.
Thanks—I’ll try the Memento
Why do you use Glossy Card stock? New to stamping and didn’t know why to use that instead of other cardstock.
Thanks
Kay, any time you use water or alcohol you don’t want to use regular card stock because it isn’t designed to take water and the fibers will ‘pill’ or break down. With this particular technique, it’s best to use a cardstock that has a glossy finish. Our current ‘Mother of Pearl Specialty paper’ would be great for this technique. Item #157666.
In general–any time you use water you want to use shimmery white cardstock, a glossy finish cardstock or watercolor paper.
So, you can use this technique on watercolor paper?
Maybe but it won’t look the same–give it a try and see if you like it!