Ink Blending Tool # 2 - Monochromatic Gradient Backgrounds

Ink Blending Tool Technique #2 - Monochromatic Gradient Backgrounds


Supplies -

Ink Blending Tool & Foam - Ranger
Adirondack Archival Inks - Ranger
Non-Stick Craft Sheet - Ranger
Cardstock

That's it! That's all you need to get started on these great background techniques!!

Gradient Border Blending

Instructions:

*Note - for this technique you need 3 coordinating ink colors. The Adirondack Inks are perfect for this as they are grouped in color families each containing a Light, Bright & Earthtone shade. Ranger even has a handy color chart available to quick & easy reference.

1. Place a torn piece of scrap paper over your cardstock approx. 1 1/2" - 2" from the edge.

Note - you don't just have to use a torn edge, you can use die cut borders, a piece of deco edged paper, etc. Also you can adjust how far from the edge depending on how wide you want your finished border to be. Remember - You will start out at the widest point.

2. Pick up ink on your Ink Blending Foam from the lightest color and ink the entire exposed area. (Adirondack Dye Ink - Willow) Remember to start off the edge of your paper and work in circular motions for a flawless color finish.

3. Move the torn paper in 1/4" - 1/2".

4. Pick up the second shade of ink and ink the entire exposed area as you did previously. (Adirondack Dye Ink - Citrus)

5. Again, move the torn piece of paper 1/4" - 1/2" towards the edge of the paper. This will be your last color application.

6. Pick up the darkest color of ink using your Ink Blending Tool & Foam and apply it to the last of the exposed cardstock. (Adirondack Dye Ink - Lettuce)

This is what your finished border will look like.....below is a finished example using this method.

Thank You...

Supplies: Adirondack Dye Ink - Willow, Citrus, Lettuce, Ink Blending Tool & Foam - Ranger; Flower Stamp - Autumn Leaves; Sentiment - Fiskars; Cardstock - Bazzill

Gradient Background

The supplies used in the first example will also be used in this technique. It is done in the same manner, you will apply inks beginning with your lightest on one end of your cardstock working into the middle value and finishing with the darkest color of ink on the other end. You can see how it gradually gets darker at the bottom. Below is a card example using this type of background.

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Supplies - Adirondack Dye Ink - Willow, Citrus, Lettuce, Ink Blending Tool & Foam - Ranger; Pencils Stamp - Lost Coast Designs; Rub-on Letters - Doodle Bug Designs; Cardstock - Bazzill; Clock Parts - Unknown.

Monday I have a couple more techniques using this same basic method of blending with monochromatic color schemes and the Ink Blending Tool. I promise you will be amazed at how different the looks are from those shown today!

So till then friends, have an inky day!!