Twisting Stencil Circle Pattern Background

A project from our live show CATCH UP with the PEARLYWINKS LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 10th Dec 21 · 10/12/2021 · watch it from 26:30

Use the circular precision stencil to create a repeating pattern by twisting the design around. The stencil has multiple designs that can be rotated to create different looks, with masks to keep the design crisp and prevent bleeding between sections.

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Step by step

1. Assemble the circular stencil by screwing the two layers together with the clip, ensuring it's tight enough to twist but not so tight you can't rotate it ▶ watch 26:45
2. Place the assembled stencil onto your card and secure it with a clip or tape ▶ watch 27:00
3. Spray the easy blend ink onto a foam mat to create an ink pad, then dab your brush into it to remove excess ▶ watch 27:30
4. Apply the inked brush around the stencil opening, working your way around the entire circle ▶ watch 28:15
5. Twist the stencil to the next design position and repeat the inking process with the same or different colour ▶ watch 28:30
6. Continue twisting and inking every second design to create a two-toned repeating pattern ▶ watch 29:00
7. Remove the stencil carefully to reveal the finished pattern ▶ watch 29:15

Tips from the show

• Use a dry brush with the easy blends—the drier the brush, the better the result and the less likely the ink will seep under the stencil
• You can use the mask sections to create additional design elements and halo effects around your main pattern

More from this show

• Embossed Star Stencil on Foil
• 3D Embossed and Scored Star Embellishment
• Stencil Slider with Rotating Embellishment
• Watercolour Blended Circle Background with Sparkle
• Dragonfly Stamp Resist Background

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