Spray Starch technique

[Deb Lovett]

This is the easiest background technique you can do! All you need is black cardstock, spray starch (I used Niagra), Pearl Ex, foam paint brush and a tray to work on.

Put a piece of black cardstock on the tray and spray liberally with spray starch. Tap on Pearl Ex. Swirl the Pearl Ex around with the foam paint brush. Let dry. Use as a background, or stamp directly on background and emboss with a contrasting color.
- The spray starch acts as the adhesive and sets the Pearl Ex. No need to seal.
- The tulips and sentiment are stamped with Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder.

Thanks for coming by. If you try this technique, please share your art with us.

[StamPoor]

Thanks for sharing, Deb. It looks like a great effect.

[Deb Lovett]

You are welcome, Ingrid. I'm looking forward to seeing your art. You will find that scans can't show the shimmer and shine of the Pearl Ex.

[Beccastamps]

Very neat, thanks for sharing!

[Deb Lovett]

Thanks, Becca!

[Deb Lovett]

This was a past Christmas card featuring the spray starch technique. The sparkle from the Pearl Ex doesn't scan well, but I was very pleased with it. Definitely quick and easy!

[happygolucky2929]

Hi - I am new to stamping, what is Pearl EX? The technique looks cool and I would like to try. Thanks

[Inky Whiskers]

Pearl Ex is a brand of mica powder. These baby powder fine pigments can be used with a variety of products (Versamark Watermark ink, Glue ink, starch, spray adhesive) to add sparkle to your stamping & other paper crafting projects as well as be added to white acrylic paint or other paint bases such as gum arabic, clear glazes & blending mediums for a different approach to adding glitz where you want it. Other brands are Primary Elements, Perfect Pearls, Moon Glow, Fashion Dust & Powdered Pearls. There is lots of info here & other places and there isn't really a wrong way to use these colorful powders, just be careful to not inhale them! :D

[Deb Lovett]

Glad to have you with us happygolucky2929!

Jenna has given some great information above!

Pearl Ex is made by Jacquard Products and you can find them at stamp stores or Hobby Lobby, Michaels etc. They are mica powders that have no adhesive in them, so if for instance, you painted them to your paper with a paint brush and water, when the water dried, the mica powder would brush away -- nothing in the product to adhere it to the cardstock. That is why you need to use some kind of adhesive when you apply Pear Ex to your paper (Jenna gave lots of ideas above). The spray starch in this technique acts as the adhesive.

There are other mica products that have the "adhesive" in the powder, such as Perfect Pearls (from Ranger) and because the adhesive is in the product, you can paint them on with water and when they dry they are set. Another very fun product!

BTW, you can use any of the mica powders in this technique, even if they have adhesive in them. I hope you will try the technique and share your art with us. This technique is super-easy and turns out very sparkly (which is very hard to capture on film!).

[happygolucky2929]

Thanks for all of the info, I will be going to Michael's and get me some this week!

[Inky Whiskers]

Don't forget your coupon! :D

[Deb Lovett]

Looking forward to seeing what you make, happygolucky2929. Be sure to share your art with us!

[Deb Lovett]

Here's a variation on the spray starch theme:

(Remember the shaving cream technique? Well, this is very similar, but I used spray starch instead of the shaving cream and Pearl Ex instead of reinkers or paint).

I sprayed spray starch on a tray, tapped on 2 different colors of Pearl Ex (Aztec Gold and Interference Gold), pressed black matte cardstock onto it, then lifted up. If some areas didn't turn out well, just press down again onto the Spray Starch/PE mixture. (To get the "movement", I pressed the cardstock down on the PE-Starch, as if trying to get rid of any air bubbles underneath. Continue pressing in various places until you see the PE-Starch come out the sides of your cardstock.) I hope this all makes sense.

If you try the technique, please post your art! We'd love to see it!

[alsmouse]

Very Kwel! Have you tried it with colored PX & white or colored stock??? ~C8>

[Jeanette]

Wow, this is a wonderful technique. The cards are all beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

Inky, I'll remember my coupon with I go to shop.

Jeanette

[Deb Lovett]

Thanks, Alsmouse and Jeanette.
Yes, it is great on colored cardstock, OK on white (depending on the color of PE) but very dramatic on black.

[Inky Whiskers]

All this chatter about mica powders got me thinking & now I know what I'm doing for my set of August tags. Thanks, Ladies! :D

[Deb Lovett]

Great, Jeanette! Please show us what you make. I'd love to see someone's art on this thread besides mine. LOL.

[sweetpea]

Wow, absolutely amazing.
Thanks so much for sharing Deb.
x

[Deb Lovett]

You are very welcome, Sweatpea. I hope you will try the technique. Have fun!

[minstrel]

Beautiful! I'm an absolute newbie to RS (I've been scrapbooking and quilting for years) and this looks simple enough for me!

[Deb Lovett]

Welcome to rsc, Minstrel!

Yes, this technique is so easy, and it turns out fantastic. If you need any extra Christmas or holiday cards, this is a perfect technique. I don't think it is photo-safe though, so I wouldn't put it in a scrapbook.

[Deb Lovett]

We've been having lots of fun playing with the Spray Starch Technique, and sharing variations and great art. Come on over to ggdesigns and see what's going on.

http://www.ggdesigns.net/Gazette/

[Deb Lovett]

I forgot to mention that there is contest at ggdesigns. Submit your stamped creation using the Spray Starch technique, and you may win a free set of ggdesigns stamps. You can use any stamps in your submission. Deadline is the end of March. BTW, you will see some rsc friends' art already submitted.

For more information or to play along, go here:
http://www.ggdesigns.net/Gazette/

[Catherine N]

This looks fun. I'm going to go find my starch. It's better then useing it for ironing. :)

[Deb Lovett]

Great, Catherine! You are right. I'd rather play than iron any day. I hope you will upload your creation here so we can see it.

I am amazed at the variations and permutations that people are coming us with over at ggdesigns. You could play all day trying out the different ideas.

[Catherine N]

Right now I'm waiting for mine to dry.(not very good at waiting:) ) I used a paint brush and brushed it on and then I mixed some starch and gold and splated it over the top. Next I have to stamp and then see if I can figure out how to upload it to here.

[Deb Lovett]

Sounds like another cool variation. Can't wait to see how it turned out. I hope you will show us. You don't have to make a finished product, unless you want to.


Right now I'm waiting for mine to dry.(not very good at waiting:) ) I used a paint brush and brushed it on and then I mixed some starch and gold and splated it over the top. Next I have to stamp and then see if I can figure out how to upload it to here.

[Catherine N]

http://alteredcelticgypsy-cathy.blogspot.com/2010/03/spray-starch-card.html.
I hope this link works.

[Catherine N]

I know how to add a phot now. Here it is.

[Deb Lovett]

Catherine, This is beautiful. I love the variation of color you achieved in your background. Thanks for sharing your wonderful art with us.

I hope you will submit it over at ggdesigns. Attach your scan to an email and send it to
STAMPSggdesigns@aol.com
with the subject line as Spray Starch Technique.

Those of us who have played with this background know that the scans can't do justice to the shimmer and appeal of the background. If you haven't tried it, it is SO simple and easy! After seeing Catherine's card, I want to get out my supplies and play some more. Too bad I have to go to work. LOL.

[Deb Lovett]

Catherine, what color Pear Ex did you use? It looks fantastic on black!

[inkkyjo]

i want to try this one this weekend...does it have to be embossed with white powder, or does anyother colors showup...

[Catherine N]

I used Blue Russet#689 and Misty Lavender#688 and sparkley gold.

I bet gold would look good embossed.

[Deb Lovett]

i want to try this one this weekend...does it have to be embossed with white powder, or does anyother colors showup...

You may remember some discussion at the Dec. sketch challenges (sponsored by gg designs) -- something to the effect that "recipes are starting points" or maybe it was "recipes are points of departure". Anyway, I guess you can say it is the same with Tutorials. LOL.

Yes, you certainly can use other colors of embossing. You just want enough contrast so you can see your image. I agree with Catherine, gold might be perfect. Black would be good if the background is light.

BTW, over at ggdesigns, the artists were really playing with this technique and came up with some great variations. Go here to see:
http://www.ggdesigns.net/Gazette/

- Some used one color of PE (me, for instance), and some people used more colors of PE (like Catherine's above).

- Some people put the Spray Starch Technique on WHITE card cardstock (take a look at Yogi's and Jeanette's work), Deloris used dark green, Linda used brown.

- Some embossed on the background, some used it "as is" for a background and layered on top.

- Some used different types of brushes, or no brushes at all and tilted the cardstock so the colors moved on their own.

So, Inkkyjo, nothing is wrong. Have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Deb Lovett]

I used Blue Russet#689 and Misty Lavender#688 and sparkley gold.

Now that you tell us, I can see those 3 colors in your background. Thanks.

[wolfeyesone]

Here's a card I made using the tech w/ PE interference green,, I used a fan brush to applied it to the already starch sprayed black card stock. sorry the picture is reflecting off the aceatate I used to stamp the saying.. It says Happy St. patty's Day... This is the best picture to show off the shimmer ..
( I already mailed out the card or I would have tried for a better picture) I made lots of background paper w/ different colors, love the way they came out.. had alotta fun with this..

[Deb Lovett]

Wolf, this turned out fantastic. I really like the effect you got with the fan brush!

[Catherine N]

Very cool. I have to go see if I have any of that green.

[Deb Lovett]

Wolfeyesone, Would you mind showing everyone here the sample you made that looks (to me) like a field of coneflowers? I think everyone will be amazed at what can be done with a fan brush and spray starch. Thanks!

[wolfeyesone]

TY for the nice comments....I tried to upload it but it's way to big of a file,, I had to resize it a few times to get it to take.... it didn't blurr as much as I thought it might.....

[Deb Lovett]

Thanks, wolfeyesone.

Isn't this amazing! I love looking at it.

[Catherine N]

Wolfeyesone that came out so cool.

Here is one other one I did. I used I Brake for Stamps on this one.

I also did a cover to a altered swap I in and I did this to the cover.

[Deb Lovett]

Great work, Catherine. Thanks for showing us.

[Catherine N]

Thanks Deb for sharing this fun technique.

[wolfeyesone]

Wow Catherine N, They both look great ! I'm glad you could incorporate this tech for your swap ! nice job

[Craftyria]

What if I sprayed the starch into a small cup or container (to gather the liquid) and then added the pigment powder, would it then be like a paint?

I've seen the powders mixed with some liquid stuff (can't remember what it's called) and it's not very cheap (found in the painting section at Hobby Lobby). If the spray starch works, it's certainly an affordable alternative.

[Deb Lovett]

Interesting idea. I don't think it will work because the spray starch dries too quickly. If you try it, let us know.

You can mix Pearl Ex with Future Floor Finish and paint it on your card.

[wolfeyesone]

Craftyria- That's almost how I "put" the blue flowers on my sample sheet... I sprayed the starch into an small old tupperware cover & dipped my fan brush with it, then dipped the fan brush into some of the PE I had seperated from the jar.. You do need to work fast as Deb said it drys really quick, I do like the results you get, but I also learned 2 things, you get more caked up spots -(which I found hard to do anything with once dry.. Ie hard to flatten/smooth out)-as you can see in the sample- and you use alot of powder up. I found if you redip your brush w/ PE into more spray starch you can hurry & use it on another paper, but it does come out a bit different- smudgy.. but still useable !

[wolfeyesone]

where do you find future floor finish Deb ?

[Deb Lovett]

where do you find future floor finish Deb ?

From what I understand by googling Future Floor Finish, it is now called "Pledge Floor Finish with Future Shine".
Some stores may still have the old product. Here is a picture of it:
http://whatsinproducts.com/information.php?brandNo=19-001-212&PHPSESSID=5259

Obviously I don't wax my floors very often, and now I certainly won't use this product. It (like Spray Starch) is a stamping supply.

[Deb Lovett]

Craftyria, I just had a thought. Over at gg designs where we are experimenting with Spray Starch, someone used LIQUID starch (cool effect). I wonder if you can make a Pearl Ex paint using liquid starch? If you try it, let us know.


What if I sprayed the starch into a small cup or container (to gather the liquid) and then added the pigment powder, would it then be like a paint?

I've seen the powders mixed with some liquid stuff (can't remember what it's called) and it's not very cheap (found in the painting section at Hobby Lobby). If the spray starch works, it's certainly an affordable alternative.

[wolfeyesone]

Hey all, :)
Anyone up to using their beautiful cardstock to make some ATC's to swap out ?! Think it'll be fun, after all who doesn't love getting wonderful creations in their mail box !! In post 23 Deb has a link to ggdesigns, Just click the link & theres a sign up spot once you get there.. Is that right Deb ?? Can't wait to see what you all create !!

[Deb Lovett]

Yes you are right, Wolf. Thanks for mentioning it. Everyone is welcome to join us. Details are here:
http://www.ggdesigns.net/Gazette/


Hey all, :)
Anyone up to using their beautiful cardstock to make some ATC's to swap out ?! Think it'll be fun, after all who doesn't love getting wonderful creations in their mail box !! In post 23 Deb has a link to ggdesigns, Just click the link & theres a sign up spot once you get there.. Is that right Deb ?? Can't wait to see what you all create !!

[alsmouse]

Since we are talking starch, does anyone have a source for dry starch? I have a 'recipe' for finger paint but it calls for the dry stuff. Thanks. ~C8>

[wolfeyesone]

I do not know a recipe for dry starch but this link may help ,I have found some useful info here..
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001238.tip.html

Oh and as far as finger paint goes & other great kid recipes you can try these ,when you have time... They helped me keep the kids occupied when they were small....

http://www.alphabet-soup.net/articles/article15.html

http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/kids-craft-recipes.html

Hope it helps!

[inkkyjo]

OK DEB, YES..you can make a pearl ex. paint with the powder..i did it and it looks wonderful..i will try and post it later..love ya buddy

[Deb Lovett]

Great, Inkkyjo! Looking forward to seeing your samples and getting the details.

OK DEB, YES..you can make a pearl ex. paint with the powder..i did it and it looks wonderful..i will try and post it later..love ya buddy

[inkkyjo]

ok..heres mine , DEB AND WOLF MADE ME DO IT...LOL
here i sprayed starch in a bowl and added my pearl ex. i used 2 colors of pearl ex, so i had 2 seperate bowls..and used a dabber sponge to paint on my black glossy cardstock . 1105

[Deb Lovett]

This turned out fantastic! So you can make Spray Starch-Pearl Ex paint. Thanks for letting us know, and thanks also for showing your great example.

[wolfeyesone]

WoW Jo, I really love it. it turned out great !! :D - it looks like a beautiful marble finish, what fun ....

[Catherine N]

Very cool. I like how that came out.

[Deb Lovett]

Here are couple more examples of a variation of the Spray Starch Technique. I was playing in the kitchen and my paint brushes were upstairs, so "never mind brushes, I'll just use my fingers." That works too.

Top: I did the technique on white regular cardstock and swirled the Pearl Ex around with my fingers. The shimmer isn't dynamic on white.

Bottom: Again I used my fingers to swirl the Pearl Ex and then tapped all over with my fingers. Black really shows off the shimmer.

[CritterPortraits]

Hi, I tried using canned air to blow the powder around and it gave a galaxy/star look to the PearlX.

Sure enjoy this technique....

Pat

[Deb Lovett]

Pat, please upload your background. I know we ALL would like to see your variation! It sounds wonderful!

Hi, I tried using canned air to blow the powder around and it gave a galaxy/star look to the PearlX.

Sure enjoy this technique....

Pat

[CritterPortraits]

Sorry just got back from a 24 hour crop...let me see if I can upload....oh I guess I am too new and it will not let me post the photo...what if I email it to you Deb?
Thanks...Pat

[Deb Lovett]

Hi, I tried using canned air to blow the powder around and it gave a galaxy/star look to the PearlX.

Sure enjoy this technique....

Pat

Here is CritterPortraits Spray Starch and canned air background. Thanks for sending it to me, Pat. This turned out great! It really does look like a galaxy. I love all the variations we can make with Spray Starch!!

BTW, I have discovered (and maybe you too) that background that have a lot of Pearl Ex in one spot will need to be sealed, otherwise the PE can be rubbed off. Just use a spray Fixatif.

[Renee]

Amazing background! Now need to add a can of air to my shopping list, along with spray starch! :clap:

[CritterPortraits]

The canned air seems to "press" the thicker spots into the paper a bit more then regular...but I did have to use a fixitive. Now I need to think of space ship stamps.....

[CritterPortraits]

Got my ATCs at my new home...thanks to you all for a great job!

Cool and Hoppy in NC...
Pat

[inkkyjo]

cool.. critterportraits , i love the canned air effect, why didn't i think of that...duhhh...but i dont think that would have entered my mind ...I have been a lot off lately..i am so glad i have friends here to experiment with stuff...i have a reg. air brush with tank..i am gonna go see if that works..later buddies

[Deb Lovett]

Great!
And welcome to your new home!
Got my ATCs at my new home...thanks to you all for a great job!

Cool and Hoppy in NC...
Pat

[mcschmidty]

I tried this- instesad of embossing, I used an image colored with Copics...Fun technique- I made a few backgrounds, will post another too.....

I am havin trouble embedding the image- here is the gallery link:
http://www.rubberstampchat.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6663&ppuser=1706



Shelly Schmidt

[CritterPortraits]

Thanks...peaceful thoughts Jo....

[Renee]

Vamp Stamp News has a background challenge through late May. DH found the can of spray starch in the laundry room. Now I just need to get out my Perfect Pearls and get to work having fun with them, and then get my stuff submitted!

[mcschmidty]

I cannot embed a picture- because I forgot my password, and with a new one- it has me at 0 posts....I will go leave some replies and then will try again.....
Shelly

[mcschmidty]

Trying to embed a picture again....same one
http://www.rubberstampchat.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6663&ppuser=1706

Thi is the same picture as in the previous photo....just trying to embed it.....

Shelly

[Deb Lovett]

Here is Shelly Schmidt's darling Spray Starch ATC. Thanks so much for posting it here. Did you cut it out and adhere it to the background?

[Deb Lovett]

See Post 67 above.

The canned air seems to "press" the thicker spots into the paper a bit more then regular...but I did have to use a fixitive. Now I need to think of space ship stamps.....

[mcschmidty]

Shoot- I posted the zoomed in image....and yes, I stamped the image and colored it with Copics and adhered it to the BG. I embossed the gold Asian symbol.

Shelly

[inkkyjo]

shelly, cute atc...and i love the colors

[mcschmidty]

Thanks Joannie!

Shelly

[fab]

I wish I had more time to play. You have all done gorgeous stuff!

[wolfeyesone]

Critterportraits- love the spray air idea...!
Mcschmidty- really nice !

[mcschmidty]

Thanks and I agree- I love the canned air idea!

Shelly

[fab]

I imagine you get varying results by experimenting with dragging a string through or combing over it. Perhaps you could use a drinking straw and blow on it too.

[CritterPortraits]

Thank you....The air was there and it just said try this! Funny how things happen. It also helped to dry it faster! So there were several bonuses to the idea. Now I am making inchies out of the tiny scraps...

Pat

[fab]

And I'm sure they will be stunning!

[mcschmidty]

I like the idea of using string.....interesting!!!

Shelly

[KayC]

I have a BIG set of pearl Ex that I haven't even touched yet, so I'll be using this technique for sure!! TFS :)

[Deb Lovett]

Welcome KayC. I hope you will try the Spray Starch Technique, and show us what you make.

I have a BIG set of pearl Ex that I haven't even touched yet, so I'll be using this technique for sure!! TFS :)

[fab]

I like the idea of using string.....interesting!!!

Shelly

There was an old technique that involved dipping string in paint and putting i between two cards. Then you drag the string out. So I'm thinking that if you spray starch on two cards and add your PE you could do this with a dry string or a string dipped in just starch and get two decorated pieces.

[wolfeyesone]

There was an old technique that involved dipping string in paint and putting i between two cards. Then you drag the string out. So I'm thinking that if you spray starch on two cards and add your PE you could do this with a dry string or a string dipped in just starch and get two decorated pieces.

I'm time swamped but if someone trys this... I'd love to see it !

[fab]

Me too, I wanna see. Maybe the string could even just be wet with water. I think a dry string would absorb too much of the starch.

[Deb Lovett]

Here is a Spray Starch ATC I recently received from Nancy/Wolfeyes. Isn't it beautiful?! She used green Pearl Ex on black cardstock, and embossed the image with black embossing powder.

Can't wait to see what comes in the May ATC Techniques Swap. If you'd like to join us, go here for details:
http://www.rubberstampchat.net/showthread.php?t=3710

[fab]

Wow! The black embossing is striking. Lovely piece!

[wolfeyesone]

Thanks Fab ! I've had so much fun w/this technique...its sooo easy & so versatile...sometimes it's hard to capture the shimmer & shine w/ a photo.... I've pre made a few backgrounds and pull em out when I need to make something & don't have alot of time to spare.
If you have spare time... love to see what you'd create with it.

[JeanneLee]

Wow, I need to get my spray starch and Pearl Ex out and try this...very cool look! TFS...always looking for new techniques!

[Deb Lovett]

Have fun playing with the Spray Starch Technique. Feel free to post your backgrounds or finished items in this thread.

If you would like to join us in the May ATC Technique Swap, we'd love to have you play with us. You can use any technique. Go here for details:

http://www.rubberstampchat.net/showthread.php?t=3710

Wow, I need to get my spray starch and Pearl Ex out and try this...very cool look! TFS...always looking for new techniques!

[grandmalee]

Thought I should share a few of the cards I made recently with the spray starch technique. The first one uses a g.g. designs calla lily mini floral & is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black on top of the spray starched card stock. The next is a Victorine Originals butterfly stamped with the same ink on another piece of the spray starch technique card stock. I tried different styles on the paper. I balled up plastic wrap & patted it all over to spread the different colors of PE. I also dropped the PE on with a straw, but ended up doing it again over top of the same piece with the plastic wrap because it didn't cover as well. I did others with a toothbrush that I swirled in the PE to make patterns. Thanks again Deb for introducing us to another awesome technique! :applause:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34149314@N06/4614633390/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34149314@N06/4614032373/in/photostream/

[Deb Lovett]

Lee, these are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your art with us!

[fab]

Very pretty results! Thanks for sharing.

[Krisi616]

Thanks for sharing!

[JeanneLee]

Have fun playing with the Spray Starch Technique. Feel free to post your backgrounds or finished items in this thread.

If you would like to join us in the May ATC Technique Swap, we'd love to have you play with us. You can use any technique. Go here for details:

http://www.rubberstampchat.net/showthread.php?t=3710

Thanks Deb for inviting me. I have to wait till school is over for swaps...we homeschool and I am always afraid I will be late if I agree to swap. :blush:

[fab]

Does your homeschool curiculum include art? Maybe you could use this for an experimental art project?

[Deb Lovett]

I remember those days -- I homeschooled my kids too. Before you know it, these days will be over. Our daughters have both graduated from college now.

Maybe you will be able to "play" with us over the summer???

Fab has a great idea -- some of these techniques would be fun art projects. Your kids may get into making ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) and trading them too.

Thanks Deb for inviting me. I have to wait till school is over for swaps...we homeschool and I am always afraid I will be late if I agree to swap. :blush:

[inkkyjo]

i so cant wait for these in the mail....i need a non-farm break...LOL..LOL

[Deb Lovett]

Here is another variation on the Spray Starch Technique. It is a combination of Spray Starch and the Plastic Wrap Technique.

For more information on the Plastic Wrap Technique, go here: http://www.rubberstampchat.net/showthread.php?t=3360

Prepare your cardstock as in Post 1 (place cardstock on protected surface, liberally spray with Spray Starch; tap on Pearl Ex and blend). Use a piece of plastic wrap that is larger than your cardstock. Place the plastic wrap on the Spray Starch-Pearl Ex cardstock and press the wrinkles down onto the wet cardstock. Let dry (test a corner by carefully lifting the plastic wrap to see if the cardstock shows the design from the wrinkles).

Left: sample created on black matte cardstock.
Right: sample created on black glossy cardstock. (Because glossy cardstock is not absorbent, this sample took days to dry. After 2 days, I carefully removed the plastic wrap and discovered the spray starch still wasn't dry! I let it continue to dry with the plastic wrap removed. It finally is dry.

[Renee]

W-A-Y C-O-O-L!!!

[fab]

Love the results!

[Stampo]

Lots of creativity on this list.

[fab]

Makes great stuff to cut out with a die cutter or punch too.

[Stampo]

Very versatile.

[Deb Lovett]

Here is an ATC I received from Inkkyjo in the May ATC Technique swap. I love it. Thanks, Joannie.

[fab]

Nice work Inky. The lattice work effect is striking.

[Stampo]

Love black and white... that's all I have in my house!

[inkkyjo]

thanks fab and stampo..and thank you deb for posting it...i hope others try this technique...it has many faces to try : plastic wrap, painting, spraying, dabbing, swooshing, smooching, twisting and ect...let us know if anyone tries it.. its really, really fun and i do an 8 1/2 x 11 sheets at a time..so i have lots of backgrounds ready to go...and it dries fast...so glad deb lovett came up with this technique...its my favorite now...inkkyjo

[StamPoor]

Deb, saw your "cat" card using the spray starch technique in a recent issue of JUST CARDS (I think). It was nice to see another example, esp. one that used a cat!

[Deb Lovett]

Here are 2 Spray Starch ATCs from the September 2010 ATC Technique swap.

left: Pat Hanbery/CritterPortraits
right: Deb Lovett

[fab]

Very pretty little art pieces!

[JadeBuddah]

I used this technique w/ white cs. Once it was dry I cut it out in a scalloped circle and then used a cuttlebug embossing folder.

http://www.rubberstampchat.net/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=701

[Deb Lovett]

That turned out very pretty, JadeBuddah. Thanks for showing us!

[Renee]

That sure is gorgeous! TFS, JadeBuddah.

[LorraineB]

Great tutorial. I've only done this using reinkers but I think the Pearl Ex will look even better. It's very addicting once you start so have alot of glossy paper handy.

[fab]

Perfect background for a mermaid. The swirls remind me of water. Lovely card!

[Renee]

:blush: I did it a couple of times on regular cardstock, but forgot to photograph and post it. My bad. Turned out real nice.

[Deb Lovett]

I have never tried Spray Starch and reinkers. What a great idea, LorraineB. We'd love to see a sample. Do you have any available?

Great tutorial. I've only done this using reinkers but I think the Pearl Ex will look even better. It's very addicting once you start so have alot of glossy paper handy.

[LorraineB]

Unfortunately I don't. They have all been stamped and made into cards. I never think to take a photo. I will definitely do that the next time and post the backgrounds.

[Deb Lovett]

Great! In the meantime, I may try your "new" technique. Ü

[fab]

I would guess that you have to apply the reinker in a different way than the PearlEx powders.

[Deb Lovett]

Let's experiment....Ü

I would guess that you have to apply the reinker in a different way than the PearlEx powders.

[LorraineB]

http://trishbee.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/spray-starch-alcohol-ink-background-technique/

You use the reinkers the same way this tutorial uses the alcohol inks. Alcohol inks also create great backgrounds. I was looking for the tutorial for the reinkers and spray starch but couldn't find it.

[LorraineB]

http://jozartdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/spray-starch-backgrounds.html

Fabulous backgrounds.

[fab]

Thanks for the two links. Lots of beautiful stuff and great ideas.

[Deb Lovett]

I really get into the Spray Starch technique. The bottom shapes are finger marks.

[fab]

Very striking! Is the image embossed?

[Deb Lovett]

Yes, stamped with VersaMark watermark, then white embossing powder.

Very striking! Is the image embossed?

[fab]

Thank you!

[Deb Lovett]

Don't limit yourself to ONLY black cardstock.
This started out as red cardstock. I like the gold swirls and don't want to cover them up, so I'm keeping this ATC simple.

[fab]

The combination is really striking. Nice work!

[wolfeyesone]

I love the contrast with those colors, it really pushes the image out front. Nice!

[Deb Lovett]

The butterflies are embossed with white embossing powder directly on the prepared Spray Starch background.

The stamps are from Innovative Stamp Creations.

[fab]

They are stunning against the dark background.

[Deb Lovett]

Here is a great ATC I received in the Technique ATC Swap from Jean Heady-Spahr. Any tips you'd like to share, Jean?