There are so many different ways and techniques you can use a brayer for. One of my favorite ways to use the brayer is for inking up large detailed stamps, Backgrounders or Scrapblocks™. Today I decided to pull it out and use it for a simple ghosting technique. One of my favorites when I first started stamping, I loved creating my own backgrounds and how the ink resists and the image appears. It’s always great to take some time and go back to your old techniques and find new looks and ideas for them.
As always…at CHF we have a Monday challenge and this week we’re focusing on the brayer and ways to use them. Here’s the challenge info. Hope you can play along!
Also take the time to check out these great samples and ideas by some of the other CHF Designers…
Alli, Kristine, Lisa Strahl, Dawn, Val
Winter Sleigh Rides
To create this background…I first stamped my glossy cardstock with the snowflakes from Joyeux Noel and the Starry Night Backgrounder in Versamark ink. This clear ink will repel the dye ink and “ghost” through for a neat look. To apply the ink with my brayer…I inked half of roller with Stream Adirondack ink and the other half with Eggplant…leaving a slight space between to keep the inks for getting muddy on my roller. Simply roll onto the stamped glossy cardstock. While continuing to roll the ink on evenly, move the roller slightly back and forth to blend the ink into an even transition. After allowing ink to soak in, gently wipe excess ink from surface to make the resisted images pop.
Have a great Monday!
Julia
Supply List:
Stamps: Joyeaux Noel, Starry Night Backgrounder & Winter Vintage Signage (Rummage Bin line) from Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Palette ink by Stewart Superior, Versmark ink by Tsukineko, Stream and Eggplant Adirondack inks by Ranger
Paper: Glossy white cardstock by Ranger, Simply Smooth White by Prism, Teal Light Prismatic cardstock by Prism, Figgy Pudding 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey
Other: chipboard button by Cosmo Cricket, Swirl Chipboard by Maya Road, ruffled ribbon by May Arts, sewing machine, Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger, vintage trim by Melissa Frances
