Vellum with Coloured Back Technique

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Create a soft, subtle watercolour effect on vellum by colouring the back with alcohol markers or pencils. The colour shows through gently from the front, creating an elegant, understated design.

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Step by step

1. Tear or cut a piece of vellum to your desired size and shape. ▶ watch 43:15
2. Turn the vellum over so the back is facing you. ▶ watch 43:30
3. Use alcohol markers or coloured pencils to add colour to the back of the vellum, starting with your main colour. ▶ watch 43:45
4. Add a second shade, such as a darker tone, to create shadow and depth. ▶ watch 44:00
5. Turn the vellum over to see the soft, subtle effect created on the front. ▶ watch 44:30
6. Mount the coloured vellum onto a white or contrasting card base using tape runner or small glue dots. ▶ watch 45:00

Tips from the show

• Alcohol markers create a more vibrant effect than pencils when colouring the back of vellum.
• Do not worry about colouring neatly; the vellum softens and diffuses the colour, creating an intentional, artistic effect.
• Colouring from the back protects your best markers and nibs from the textured vellum surface.

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