Watercolour Resist Card with Gold Embossed Bouquet

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 1 using the first stamp in the collection called ALL MINE - Broadcast 31st Oct 22 · 31/10/2022 · watch it from 8:00

A striking card featuring a gold embossed bouquet figure with a watercolour wash background created using masking tape as a resist. The gold embossing acts as a barrier, allowing you to add vibrant pink and orange watercolour washes that create depth and dimension whilst the embossed details remain protected and prominent.

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Step by step

1. Stamp the bouquet image onto watercolour cardstock using gold embossing powder and heat set it. ▶ watch 8:00
2. Use masking tape to create a frame around the stamped image, taping off the top, bottom and sides to define your working area. ▶ watch 14:30
3. Apply orange ink pad colour to the masked area, then add pink/magenta colour, allowing the colours to blend naturally. ▶ watch 16:45
4. Add water with a watercolour brush to the inked areas to create a soft watercolour wash effect. ▶ watch 17:30
5. Heat set the watercolour wash to dry it completely. ▶ watch 18:45
6. Use the same orange and pink ink pads to paint in specific details like the skirt and paper bag of the figure. ▶ watch 19:00
7. Add white paint or gouache to the flowers and details to make them pop and create highlights. ▶ watch 21:00
8. Remove the masking tape carefully to reveal the clean frame around your design. ▶ watch 25:30
9. Use a pencil to add shadow lines around the frame to create a three-dimensional effect. ▶ watch 29:00
10. Use a white gel pen to add fine details and outlines around the figure to make it stand out from the background. ▶ watch 31:00

Tips from the show

• The gold embossing acts as a total resist, so watercolour will not seep into the embossed areas.
• If colour seeps under the masking tape, this can look intentional and artistic, adding to the design.
• You can use a tissue to buff the gold embossing and help the watercolour settle into the creases for added dimension.

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