MDF Piece with Stamped and Blended Flowers

A project from our live show Create and Craft - Izink Launch with Emma Blake From Thirsty Brush - Broadcast 18TH June 22 · 18/06/2022 · watch it from 40:00

An MDF board decorated with stamped flowers using bright multi-surface ink pads, with colours blended directly onto the surface without primer. Die-cut flowers are coloured with blended inks and layered on top for a dimensional effect.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a flower design directly onto unprepared MDF board using a bright multi-surface ink pad colour. ▶ watch 40:00
2. Blend additional ink pad colours over the stamped area to create shading and depth. ▶ watch 40:15
3. Stamp and blend colours onto separate die-cut flower shapes using rose and pastel pink inks. ▶ watch 40:30
4. Add orange ink to the centre of the die-cut flowers to create focal points. ▶ watch 40:45
5. Layer the coloured die-cut flowers onto the main MDF board. ▶ watch 41:00
6. Enhance with gel medium (ice) if desired for additional texture. ▶ watch 41:15

Tips from the show

• You do not need to apply gesso or primer to MDF before using these inks; they adhere directly to the surface.
• Blending the inks on MDF works just as well as on paper, saving time and materials.

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