Watercolor Bokeh
by Diane Dimich
Recreate a fun photo effect using reinkers and stenciled circles.
Supplies
- Watercolor paper
- Dye re-inkers (Stampin’ Up! Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie used here)
- Painter’s tape
- Containers for water
- Aqua Painter or watercolor brush
- Heat gun (optional)
- Circle dies (Stampin’ Up! Circle Framelits used here)
- Acetate
- Die cutting machine
- sponge dauber
- White pigment ink pad (Stampin’ Up! White Craft pad used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (Stazon Jet Black ink, stamp, rhinestones, and adhesive used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Secure a watercolor paper panel to a piece of scratch paper or to your work surface with removable tape.
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Step 2
Add 3 drops of dye reinker into 10 drops of water in a small container.
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Step 3
Brush clear water across the watercolor paper to wet the surface evenly.
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Step 4
Dab various colors of ink onto the wet watercolor paper, making sure to cover the paper so there is no white showing. Let the watercolor paper dry completely.
NOTE:
To hurry up the process, use a heat gun. -
Step 5
Cut acetate with various sizes of circle dies to create a stencil.
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Step 6
Using a sponge dauber, white craft ink, and the stencil, color in circles all over the watercolor paper, overlapping some. Use the sponge dauber to fill in any blank spaces.
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Let the inked panel dry completely.
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Step 7
Embellish the panel as desired.
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Step 8
Assemble and complete the card.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Watercolor Bokeh. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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Laurie
Thanks for sharing.
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