One of the new Stampin’ Up! products that I like the most is the Pigment Powder Collection. There are six small containers, each with a different color powder. When using the pigment powder containers, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT open the containers! The best way to use the powder is to make a small hole in the top of the container and either SHAKE or TAP the powder onto the Cardstock. (I used my seamripper – it’s what I had handy!!!).
Just remember, a little goes a looooong way with the pigment powders! It doesn’t look like much in this photo – but the color is INTENSE when it gets wet!
You can shake the powder on a dry or a wet card. If you use a dry card, as I did, spritz the card with water and tilt the card to get the ink to flow over the surface.
Blot the card with a paper towel – it will flatten out a bit. Either wait till dry or when still damp, shake more powder and spritz again to cover up any white areas. Blot again and let dry.
This final version has better coverage. I’ve used my favorite paper for this background, Shimmery White – it has a subtle sparkle that you can see when you move it in the light.
I think the blue and yellow pigment powders make a perfect watery look, just the thing for the background of my Father’s Day card that I posted yesterday!
I love the way the yellow area is near the top and the darker area near the fish – it helps the fish stand out more, and appears that the hook is near the top of the water! It is so much fun to make these backgrounds with the pigment powders – you never know what you are going to end up with – but it is always beautiful!
What pigment powder colors would YOU use for your backgrounds?
