To do the retiform technique you need
3 to 4 different inks that are complimentary
and vary from a dark to light.
an acrylic block and post it notes
Ink up the brayer using the lightest color of ink.
After putting ink on the brayer, I roll it over the acrylic
block to make sure the ink is spread evenly.
Then I roll the brayer over the cardstock.
After putting ink on the brayer, I roll it over the acrylic
block to make sure the ink is spread evenly.
Then I roll the brayer over the cardstock.
I place 3 post it notes randomly on the cardstock.
Ink up the brayer with 2nd lightest color of ink.
Roll on acrylic block(not shown again).
I add more post it notes. Randomly placed.
Roll on acrylic block(not shown again).
post it notes and cardstock.
I add more post it notes. Randomly placed.
few post it notes and use the darkest ink using the
same steps as the other inks.
and you have a geometric looking paper.
Wasn't that easy?
using the retiform technique..
We were to make an opposite card. We were to use our:
oldest set... my roses are my oldest set.
newest tool... my brayer is my newest tool.
favorite colors... turquoise and peach are my favorite colors.
least favorite embellishment... mine are the swirly clips.
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