Nov 04 2008
Airbrush Masking…a new spin
Here’s a design I’m really excited about and it’s so simple to do. As you know…I’ve been having fun with my airbrush tool lately and this is one project that shows you a neat idea for masking. Masking is one of those essential techniques when doing most airbrushing and you can use a mask you’ve created yourself, mask using a stencil or purchased mask or just use something you already have on hand by laying it on top of your project. I love KI Memories die cut papers and had a scrap leftover just large enough to use on the front panel of my design. As you can see…I didn’t actually keep the lace paper on my project but used it as a mask.
Sweet Sixteenth
Quick Tip: This is one great way to get lots of mileage (and a new look) from those expensive diecut papers. You can use the paper as a mask over and over OR simply use it as a mask once and then reuse the airbrushed mask in another project.
How to….Julia’s Airbrush Die-cut Paper Masking Technique
- Stamp paper with Backgrounder Stamp.
- Lay piece of Lace die-cut paper over top to mask surface.
- Airbrush parts of the design using one color.
- Repeat airbrushing with two more colors till completely covered.
- Removed Lace paper mask.
- Cut panel to size and use on project.
This project is part of a Craft Critique review on the Copic Airbrush System.
Have fun with this technique!
Stamps:
-Invitation Essentials (MLM Line) By Cornish Heritage Farms
-Spanish Script Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink:
-black Memento ink by Tsukineko
-Pink Adirondack ink by Ranger
Paper:
-Simply Smooth White by Prism
-KI Memories lace paper (removed after spraying)
Other:
-flower and tape by Prima
-sewing machine
-Copic markers and airbrush system
Oh, this is so pretty!
Beautiful I love this and will try and find the lace paper.
Wow, very, very pretty!
So pretty! I don’t have the airbrush system but will use this technique with glimmermist.
thanks for the info!
This is stunning!!
lovely
Just gorgeous Julia…great idea thanks!
WOW; stunning!!!
Very, very cool, Julia! I’ll definitely have to try this!!
That is very pretty…. don’t you just love airbrushing! I am always surprised at how many different artforms, hobbies, and crafts use this tool.
For paper projects like yours I found a really great product that sprays well through airbrushes - it is called FW ink - and is available in the calligraphy section of most hobby stores. In addition to being a great transparent painting medium, they also come in pearls and shimmers - these spray great and add a gorgeous reflective quality to paper surfaces.