Starch Smoosh Tutorial

Starch Smoosh Tutorial
August/September 2009
I love dramatic bursts of color. This technique came out of experimentation -- always the best kind of technique! Although I used black
glossy cardstock, you can get a totally different look with white cardstock.
Supplies:
- Spray Starch
- 2 Colors of Pearl Ex, Moonglow Powders, Perfect Pearls,
or other Pearl/Mica Powder
- Black or White Glossy Cardstock
- Heat Tool
- Non-Stick Craft Sheet of Wax Paper
Step One:
Spray a generous amount of starch onto the non-stick craft sheet.
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Step Two:
Shake both colors of Pearl Ex onto different areas of the starch
on the craft sheet. The sheet does not need to be covered.
Step Three:
Step Four:
Smoosh the black glossy cardstock face-down into the
starch/Pearl Ex.
Lift the cardstock straight up and place face-upon the work
surface.
Step Five:
Step Six:
Allow the starch to dry a bit, then use the heat tool to dry the
starch further. If the Pearl Ex starts to bubble or pop, remove the
heat.
Use as a background as desired.
Finished Card
Artwork: Pat Huntoon
Stamps: Stampin’ Up!
Paper: Paper Temptress
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Artwork: Pat Huntoon
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Artwork: Pat Huntoon
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Artwork:  Kimm Bennington-Thompson
Stamps: Blockhead Rubber Stamps
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Artwork:Shelly Hickox
Stamps: Hampton Arts
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Artwork: Kimm Bennington-Thompson
Stamps: Hearts in Touch
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Stamps: Stampin’ Up!
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Artwork:  Manna Caffrey
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Artwork: Pat Huntoon
Stamps: Stampin’ Up!
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Artwork: Manna Caffrey
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Artwork: Manna Caffrey
Stamps: Stampin’ Up!
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Artwork: Kathie McGuire
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Artwork:  Kathie McGuire
Stamps: Stampendous
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Artwork: Pat Huntoon
Stamps: Fred Mullett, Artistic Outpost