Hey my lovelies. How are things? Good I hope.
Listen, I got asked to do some ‘inking’ techniques at a future workshop so I thought I’d have a little play and see what I could come up with.
When most of us think of inking, it’s usually Mr Holtz’ range that we turn to so, not wishing to break any moulds, I did too.
Here is what I came up with.
I was very happy with the result and hope that the workshop peeps will also like it as part of their day.
I used a range of stencils, distress inks, gesso and black pigment ink but to be honest, there really wasn’t much else involved, apart from fun ;)
Here’s a closer look.
As you will see I did also glaze the flowers but that was totally optional and not really about the technique so I may leave this bit out of the workshop.
I genuinely loved how the colours blended with each other and how the gesso acted as a resist. It creates such a surreal and engaging effect.
Hmm, ok, I’d best come up with some more ideas so that we have a bit of variety in the workshop.
Many thanks for stopping by and I look forward to sharing more about the actual workshop in the future when it has happened.
Take care and I’ll see you again soon.
J :)
Oh, ps, do pop back tomorrow evening as I may have a little bit of excitement for you to be involved in.
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
Wonderful ! Wish I could be at your class. Liz X
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Wow! love the colour combinations and the different effect you achieved, sure your workshop will go down really well with these effects. Good Luck :)
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Fabulous colours John – really like the glazed flowers too.
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These are lovely John. I wanted to thank you for the files you have produced for us, when you are so busy with the All Counties Challenge.
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Thought I left a message but it doesn’t seem to have arrived. Love this card today John. Hope the class like it. I am sure they will. Good luck.
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Love this John. Hope the class like it as well. Good Luck.
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Morning John. This is beautiful and the glaze on the flowers looks fab! Eagerly waiting your Scottish dates :) Have a lovely day. Janette.
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Thats really lovely john im hopeless at shading i love it im sure your ladies will to
Sue xx
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Hi John
I just adore colourful, inky backgrounds. Soon as the chance presents itself that is what I want to do as it’s such fun. Hope things continue going well for you,
Hugs, T x
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That’s lovely, love the way you have done the background. Good luck in your challenge.xx
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Fabulous effect, love the glazing, think you should maybe keep it in the workshop
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I think it looks amazing. Beautiful colours and I personally like the glaze.
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