Time4Stamping Tip: Coloring Techniques, Part 1

Although a simple outline design can be very elegant when stamped with a single color, they are also often stamped with black ink and colored with one of several methods.

I have taken a flower stamp from the brand new ‘Love What You Do’ stamp set and used several methods to apply color.    

The methods I have used are:

1. Stampin’ Write Markers in Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst and a Blender Pen
2. Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen
3. Stampin’ Blends in Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler
4. Sponge Daubers with Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad and Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad
5. Stampin’ Write Markers and Aqua Painters

Today I will discuss using the Stampin’ Write Markers with a Blender Pen. This gives a nice pastel watercolor look to the finished design.

Since the markers are water-based, you must use a permanent ink (either pigment or alcohol base) to stamp the image to be colored. I have used Stazon Black ink to stamp my image on Whisper White Cardstock. Be sure to use Stazon Cleaner to clean the ink from your stamp!

I use my two colors of Stampin’ Write markers and scribble a little on a white tile. You can also use an acrylic block for this, but my personal preference is to use the tile block as I find it easier to see the ink on a white background.

Using a Blender Pen, pick up the ink off of the tile and color your stamped image. By using a Blender Pen, you can control the depth of color. Start light and simply apply more color if you want it darker!

Keep in mind that the cardstock is not as heavy as watercolor paper, so if you rub too hard or too long with the Blender Pen, the cardstock will degrade a bit. You may want to use Watercolor Paper if you’re concerned that this may be an issue for you.

Notice in the finished image that the colors are slightly varied depending on the amount of ink I used to color the image.

Have you tried this technique before? Are you trying it for the first time now? Feel free to send me a picture and let me know how it worked for you!

Watch for the next post in this series where I’ll discuss using Watercolor Pencils with a Blender Pen.

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad	Stazon Cleaner	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers	Clear Block Bundle	Blender Pens	Watercolor Paper