Reflection Silhouette Dance Card

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 1 p.m. (UK) 8th June 2026 · 08/06/2026 · watch it from 40:15

Create a striking silhouette card featuring a dancer in two poses - one upright and one reflected below - stamped in black ink on a circular gradient background. The design uses a beautiful blue-to-pink ombre effect with the reflection technique enhanced by a purple floor line and white gel pen highlights for a dynamic, modern look. This contemporary card combines stamping and ink blending techniques to produce an eye-catching piece perfect for celebrating friendship and movement.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a background stamp featuring a circle design and stamp it onto white card. The example shows a gradient circle in blue and purple tones. Secure the stamped card to a black card mat with masking tape at the corners.

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2. 

   Position the reflection dancer stamp in the centre of the blended background panel. Use your hand to hold it firmly in place on the stamping platform.

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3. 

   Apply black ink fully over the top dancer stamp image to create a solid silhouette effect. Use your ink applicator to cover the entire stamped design completely.

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4. Stamp the top dancer image clearly onto the white circle area of your card using black ink. Ensure the stamped image is crisp and well-positioned in the centre of the circle. ▶ watch 41:15
5. Gently pat the ink onto the bottom reflected dancer image to create a lighter, more uneven shadow effect. Use a patting motion rather than firm pressure to achieve a softer, duller appearance. ▶ watch 41:30
6. 

   Flip the stamp over and stamp the reflected dancer image below the first dancer, creating a mirror effect. Position it carefully to align with the circular gradient background.

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7. 

   Using a white brush pen or white ink with a brush, add a faux floor line across the centre of the card between the two dancer silhouettes.

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8. 

   Allow the stamped silhouette image and ink blended background to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

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9. 

   Using a white gel pen, add highlight details to the silhouettes such as shine marks and movement lines to enhance the dancing figures and create dimension.

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Tips from the show

• You can vary the ink saturation on the reflected image to create a natural shadow effect.
• The reflection stamps allow you to create complex effects without needing to recreate images manually.
• Adding a faux floor line with a contrasting ink colour helps define the space between the dancer and reflection.

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