Retiform Technique
This post which includes a video shows my take of the retiform technique, also known as the grid technique. This technique uses marks to build up an ordered grid to frame yout stamped images. It works best if the stamped image overhangs the gris and this helps give the composition some depth. While it’s stated that stamp images with more solid coverage is better, I have used both, i.e. stamps with a more solid coverage and with less coverage.
This technique can be done by anyone, that is, any level of crafting abilities. Use any shape and any of the stamps that you have to hand. It’s such a versatile technique and one of those so simple and still allows for a ‘wow’ result. Give it a try!
Do check out the video below.
Cards created
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Card #1 - Sending You Happy Thoughts
Products used:
Rectangle mask, card measuring 1 9/16” by 2 13/16” - cut a card by a dimension and shape of your choice, if you wish as the technique will still work
RANGER Distress Ink - Carved Pumpkin, Peacock Feathers, Blueprint Sketch and a little Ripe Persimmon
PINKFRESH STUDIO Joyful Bouquet Stamp
PINKFRESH STUDIO Joyful Bouquet Die
ALTENEW Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder
SPELLBINDERS Clear Stamp of the Month, Oct 2021, Sending You
ALTENEW Watercolor Brush - Medium
Card #2 - For You
Products used:
Rectangle mask, card measuring 1 9/16” by 2 13/16” - cut a card by a dimension and shape of your choice, if you wish as the technique will still work
RANGER Distress Ink - Carved Pumpkin, Peacock Feathers, Blueprint Sketch and a little Ripe Persimmon
STAMPER’S ANONYMOUS Tim Holtz Flights of Fancy Stamp Set [Correction: I erroneously called this stamp, RANGER Tim Holtz Dreams stamp in the video]
ALTENEW Crystal Clear Crisp Embossing Powder
SPELLBINDERS Clear Stamp of the Month, Oct 2021, Sending You
Thank you so much for stopping by. Do leave a comment if you have a query or observations, or just want to say hi. I’d love to hear from you. Happy crafting!