{"id":21663,"date":"2017-06-15T13:41:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T11:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/?p=21663"},"modified":"2017-08-08T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T15:00:00","slug":"layers-that-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/layers-that-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Layers That Shine &#8211; Jowilna\u2019s Advanced Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Beautiful effects can be hard work \u2013 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.<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 1<\/h4>\n<p>You will need a stencil, texture paste and a palette knife.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-1-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 2<\/h4>\n<p>Work on any piece of cardstock \u2013 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.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-2-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 3<\/h4>\n<p>For the layering of the colour you will need Walnut ink crystals, 2 colours of pigment powder and All Purpose ink (not pictured).<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-3-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 4<\/h4>\n<p>Add a small amount of pigment powders onto a palette.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-4-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 5<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-5-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 6<\/h4>\n<p>Then repeat the process with your second darker colour of pigment.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-6-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 7<\/h4>\n<p>Dip a clean paint brush into the All Purpose Ink and paint over the wet pigment areas.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-7-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 8<\/h4>\n<p>Create a small hole in the top of your Walnut ink crystal\u2019s protective covering once you have removed the cap. Shake a small amount of crystals onto your project.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-8-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 9<\/h4>\n<p>Mist the crystal with water and leave it to react naturally.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-9-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 10<\/h4>\n<p>Lift your art work and let the inks flow together to create an interesting effect. Leave it to dry naturally.<\/li>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Step-10-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"w-gallery fit_cover wp_gallery type_grid action_popup_image ratio_1x1 count_3\" style=\"--columns:3;--items-gap:0px;\"><div class=\"w-gallery-list\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-182x182.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-182x182.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-83x83.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin.jpg\" title=\"Layers-That-Shine-Anna-Griffin\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-182x182.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-182x182.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-83x83.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Layers-That-Shine-Pigments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Pigments.jpg\" title=\"Layers-That-Shine-Pigments\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-gallery-item\"><div class=\"w-gallery-item-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-182x182.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-182x182.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-83x83.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"w-gallery-item-link\" aria-label=\"Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment.jpg\" title=\"Layers-That-Shine-Embellishment\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Once dry add a few embellishments and see how your layers of shimmery goodness makes for an interesting work of art.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Products Used<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Art Mediums\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Art-Mediums\">ADCO 724866 Anna Griffin Mix &#038; Match Pigments (12 piece set, 10ml)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Art Mediums\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Art-Mediums\">ADCO 724868 Anna Griffin Texture Paste &#8211; Gloss Finish (250ml)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Craft Inks\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Scrapbook-Inks\">TAPI-075 All-Purpose Ink &#8211; Black Pearls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Craft Inks\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Scrapbook-Inks\">TWI-001 Walnut Ink Crystals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Templates, Stencils &#038; Masks\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Stencils-and-Masks\">ADCO 724888 Anna Griffin 8&#215;8 Stencil &#8211; Secret Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Stores\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/craft-stores\">Other: metal star, pearl, adhesive, palette, palette knife, paint brush<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-85 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jowilna-nolte-182x182.jpg\" alt=\"Jowilna Nolte\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jowilna-nolte-182x182.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jowilna-nolte-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jowilna-nolte-83x83.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jowilna-nolte-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/> <\/p>\n<h5>Post by The Wholesaler\u2019s Designer Jowilna Nolte.<\/h5>\n<h5>We are very proud to introduce you to our first designer, Jowilna Nolte. 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