Really fun to try glittered Stenciling

 

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Glittered Stenciling

by Dina Kowal

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Stencil a glittered pattern onto cardstock or a colored image.

Supplies

• Plastic stencil
• Paper for masking
• PVA glue, heavy gel medium, or another dimensional medium that dries clear
• Craft spatula or stiff, straight-edged card for scraping glue
• Glitter, microbeads, mica powders, etc.
• Craft knife
• Tweezers
• Stamps and other embellishments as needed to complete the project

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To make your own glittered cardstock, position a stencil over a cardstock panel and tape it in place.
   
   Put PVA glue or other dimensional medium onto a flat palette. Using a plastic card or other straight-edged tool, scrape the glue through the stencil openings onto a cardstock panel in an even layer.
   

2. Step 2

   Lift the stencil carefully to reveal the pattern.
   
3. Sprinkle glitter over the glue and allow the panel to dry completely.
   

4. Step 3

   Use the finished panel to complete a project.
   
   In the sample, the glittered cardstock is used as a background for a framed die cut scene (dies by Impression Obsession, stencil by the Crafter's Workshop).
   

5. Step 4

   To apply glitter to one area of a colored image, use a coordinating stencil or die cut (if available), or create a reverse or mortise mask by stamping the image on another piece of cardstock and cutting inside the outline with a craft knife.
   
6. Scrape glue through the opening, then remove the mask and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.
   

7. Step 5

   Use the finished panel to complete a project.
   
   (stamp and stencil by Penny Black)
   

8. Step 6

   To add glitter to the background of a stamped scene, mask the image first.
   
9. Lay the stencil over the masked image. Scrape glue through the openings.
   

10. Step 7

    Remove the stencil and apply glitter. Allow the panel to dry completely.
    
11. TIP:
    If glue and glitter overlap the stamped lines, gently push them aside with a craft knife before the glue dries.
    

12. Step 8

    Use the finished panel to complete a project.
    
    (stamp image by Artful Stamper, stencil by Tim Holtz)
    

 From split coast stampers