Altenew Level 2 AECP - Magical Marker Techniques
This post which includes a video shows how I create 5 cards inspired by the Altenew Level 2, Magical Marker Techniques online class by Sara Naumann for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. It is part of the Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP) for Level 2 and this is my last submission for this level [exciting!]. The technique I employed for the cards is ‘ink smooshing’ with alchol markers with the aid of isoprpyl alcohol. It’s fun and fast with impressive results. The online class by Sara Naumann was enlightening as I learned a few new techniques, one of which I applied in the cards created for this post.
Do check out the video below.
Gallery of cards created
Products Used to Create these Cards
ALTENEW Artist Alcohol Markers - B815 Lagoon, Y204 Mango Smoothie, G715 Frayed Leaf, R437 Cosmic Berry, R318 Ruby Red, B204 Ocean Waves, Y608 Autumn Blaze
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Non-Stick Craft Sheet 300mm x 400mm
ALTENEW Beautiful Inside Add-On Stamp
ALTENEW Essential Sentiment Strips
ALTENEW Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder
ALTENEW Crystal Clear Crisp Embossing Powder
ALTENEW Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder
Steps to Create the Cards
Use a craft sheet to protect you work surface as alcohol markers stain.
Choose complementary colors of artist alcohol markers and scribble on craft sheet.
Decant isopropyl alcohol into a mini mister spray and spray onto artist alcohol markers scribbles.
Smoosh the glossy side of the alcohol ink card onto the ink on the craft sheet. Spray isopropyl alcohol onto craft sheet and scribble extra ink as you see fit.
Stamp with embossing ink or black pigment ink onto glossy side of the alcohol ink card with ink smooshed pattern.
Sprinkle embossing powder (I used clear, white, and gold) and heat emboss with heat tool (pre-heat tool for 30-40 seconds) initially from the back of the card and then the front. Remember to keep moving tool so the glossy card does not warp.
Colour images directly with artist alcohol markers or create a pallette on craft sheet by scribbling alcohol marker on craft sheet and dipping a paint brush in isopropyl alcohol to activate marker scribbles of alcohol marker on craft sheet before applying to image on alcohol ink card.
Trim card and attach to card base and add a sentiment.
Use STAZON Jet Black Ink to stamp directly onto glossy side of alcohol ink card.
View video above to see these steps.
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