Crayon Resist Technique

[Deb Lovett]

Another fun technique. You will need a crayon for this one.

Stamp your image with archival ink. (I used regular cardstock on this ATC, but I have also done this technique on water color paper. Try glossy for a different look.)

Use a white crayon to color areas you want to remain uncolored (here I colored the parts of the crane).

Add color over stamped/crayoned image. (I used a watercolor wash, but you can sponge on ink, or brush on watered down reinker etc.)

If necessary, gently wipe off any ink/watercolor from the crayoned surface.

Have fun! I hope you will show us what you come up with!

[Stampo]

Incredible card, Deb!

[Deb Lovett]

Thanks so much, Stampo.

one of my favorites !

[inkkyjo]

this is a great scene..and i was so lucky to have deb send me one . i want to try this for a xmas theme..how cool would that be..santas beard and snow..thanks deb

Love this card, Deb. I usually use embossing powder for resist and then iron it off. This would be an easier way to achieve the same thing.

Julie B.

[Deb Lovett]

Thanks, Julie. Crayon resist is fun, and the batik resist is fun too!!! Hope you'll feel free to show us what you make!

Originally Posted by Bowbates

Love this card, Deb. I usually use embossing powder for resist and then iron it off. This would be an easier way to achieve the same thing.

Julie B.

[fab]

Why not just leave the embossing powder you used for the resist. Why do folks want to iron it off? What benefit is there to this?

[Deb Lovett]

My friend Jean Heady-Spahr sent me this beautiful card. It features the Crayon Resist Technique (the white around the cat's eyes) so I wanted to post it here as another example of the Technique. She stamped on glossy cardstock and used color dusters to add the color. Isn't it an amazing card -- so lifelike!

[inkkyjo]

yes deb, that cat is so dang cute..i want one of them too...lol..i do really love that stamp..its life like