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INKING, BRAYERING, USING A GEL PRESS

Lifting wet ink...

A

B

Apply a small amount of Lake Wanaka Add a few delicate splatters of paint
6 paint to the press. Roll the paint over 9 over the panel using a white Posca pen.
the press using a brayer, adding only a
light and even layer (Picture D). Place the Add a Quote Chip and Index Clip to
panel of white card onto the press and 10 the top right and bottom of the panel
rub the back of the card to ensure good
contact (Picture E). Remove the card from Layer the panel on white card coloured

the press; this creates the rst print. Some 11with Wilted Violet, leaving a thin border
C detail will remain on the press and this can and adhere to the card front.
be used for a second print.

Die-cut two di erent sized small
7 circles from white card. Add a small
amount of Lake Wanaka paint to a non-
stick craft sheet. Roll the brayer lightly
through the paint and brayer a light layer
of paint onto each of the circles. Repeat
the same process with Byzantium paint.
Blend Wilted Violet Distress oxide around
the edges of each of the circles.
D
Using a black ne liner, doodle some

8 lines around each of the circles. Doodle
some stems to each of the circle ‘blooms’.
Doodle a couple of hearts onto the circular USE THIS GEL PRESS WITH A BRAYER AND
pieces and stick above the stems. ALCOHOL INKS TO MAKE THESE BACKGROUNDS!

Lifting dry ink

E F G

Ta dah!

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