Step 1: paint the flower shapes in white gouache
Step 2: scratch out lines and dots with a craft knife
Step 3: Let dry!
Step 4: when it is thoroughly dry paint the whole lot in waterproof indian ink
Step 5: Leave to dry
Step 6: Leave to dry a bit more
Step 7: Now the fun part – wash the whole thing under the tap and using a soft brush rinse away all the gouache.
Tada!
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Very cool gouache resist, Stephanie! Now I know I can scratch in the gouache, also. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome Leslie, doesn't it make some fab marks?
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