Beautiful effects can be hard work – layer upon layer you build up a beautiful mess that becomes a masterpiece in the end. It takes time and patience to achieve a striking effect.

Today I am sharing how I used a variety of products to create layers of shine on top of each other for a spectacular finish.

• Step 1

  You will need a stencil, texture paste and a palette knife.



• Step 2

  Work on any piece of cardstock – I used a scrap piece from my stash. Apply a nice even and smooth layer of texture paste through the stencil. Carefully remove the stencil and leave the paste to dry.



• Step 3

  For the layering of the colour you will need Walnut ink crystals, 2 colours of pigment powder and All Purpose ink (not pictured).



• Step 4

  Add a small amount of pigment powders onto a palette.



• Step 5

  Use a paint brush loaded with water, mix the powder into a thin paste and apply the lightest colour of shimmer first over selected areas of your stencilled pattern.



• Step 6

  Then repeat the process with your second darker colour of pigment.



• Step 7

  Dip a clean paint brush into the All Purpose Ink and paint over the wet pigment areas.



• Step 8

  Create a small hole in the top of your Walnut ink crystal’s protective covering once you have removed the cap. Shake a small amount of crystals onto your project.



• Step 9

  Mist the crystal with water and leave it to react naturally.



• Step 10

  Lift your art work and let the inks flow together to create an interesting effect. Leave it to dry naturally.

Once dry add a few embellishments and see how your layers of shimmery goodness makes for an interesting work of art.

Products Used

• ADCO 724866 Anna Griffin Mix & Match Pigments (12 piece set, 10ml)
• ADCO 724868 Anna Griffin Texture Paste – Gloss Finish (250ml)
• TAPI-075 All-Purpose Ink – Black Pearls
• TWI-001 Walnut Ink Crystals
• ADCO 724888 Anna Griffin 8×8 Stencil – Secret Garden
• Other: metal star, pearl, adhesive, palette, palette knife, paint brush

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