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Everyone is jazzed about the trendy little collections of miniature art known as ATCs! Over 500 ATCs, from basic to complex,are offered in Rubber Stamping. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned stamper, you will appreciate the step-by-step photographs and detailed approach to learning all about: cleaning stamps, positive and negative masking, resist stamping, direct-to-paper application and much more.

 

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Artist Trading Cards

Authors: Various
Pages: 159
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: A Tweetyhill Publication
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0846
Weight: 1.4lb

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Along with nearly 500 Artist Trading Cards to pour over, we give to you tips from basic to complex. This visually appealing, yet technique-driven book inspires everyone to create on a small 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" canvas. Our designs include a melange of artsy, contemporary, vintage, swanky, grungy, funky, whimsical, retro, sophisticated, haughty and more..

Included:

  • Cleaning Stamps
  • Using a Stamp Positioner
  • Positive and Negative Masking
  • Resist Stamping
  • Blending Water Soluble Oil Pastels
  • Using Twinkling H2O's
  • Direct-to-Paper Application
  • Dry Brush
  • Stippling

... and numerous other invaluable stamping methods for guaranteed success!

Table of Contents

 
Introduction to Artist Trading Cards 5
A "Little" History7
Getting Started with Materials and Tools8
Mounted Rubber Stamp8
Unmounted Rubber Stamps8
Playing Card Base8
Adhesives 8
Tools 9
Embellishments and Ephemera9
Inkpads 10
Fine Tip Markers & Colored Pencils 12
Brush Tip Markers12
PITT Artist Pen12
Portfolio Series Water Soluable Oil Pastels12
Watercolor Pencils13
Watercolors 13
Twinkling H2O's13
Acrylic Paints13
Brushes 13
Stamping Basics14
Applying Ink to Stamps14
Applying Pressure to Paper14
Foam Rubber Stamp Pads14
Playing Card Preparation15
Gesso 15
Sandpaper 15
Cleaning Stamps16
Stamp Positioner17
Stamping Techniques18
Direct-to-Paper18
Masking the Positive Image19
Color Applied Directly to Stamp20
Dry Brush Technique21
Masking the Negative Image22
Chalk Resist23
Stipple Brush Used with Masks and Stencils24
Twinkling H2O's25
Embossing26
Designing an ATC Collection Box 28
ATCs, Materials and Instructions30-156
Swaps and Online ATC Groups157
Shopping Guide158
Product Resource Guide158-160

Instruction Page

Instruction Page

C is for Chalice

"C" if for Chalice, Crown and Castle

I Never Travel, Remember Looking Out

I Never Travel, Remember Looking Out

Bumble Bee, Observation, Fly
Bumble Bee, Observation, Fly

 

  

Patterns Heart, Thrive, Smile, Bliss, Friends

Patterns and Heart, Thrive, Smile, Bliss, Friends

Psyche, ButterflyTime to Go
Psyche, Butterfly, You're Invited and Time to Go

Lady in Red, Olivia, EinsteinOur Firendship Hits the Spot, Wild Thing

Lady in Red, Olivia, Einstein and Our Friendship Hits the Spot, Wild Thing

Serendipity, Kimono, Asian BeautyI Treasure Our Friendship and Forget Me Not
Serendipity, Kimono, Asian Beauty and I Treasure Our Friendship and Forget Me Not

Love Me, Growing, Happy Day, HappinessSassy, Cherish, Family Love

Love Me, Growing, Happy Day, Happiness and Sassy, Cherish, Family Love

What Might Have Been, Sky Blue Pink
What Might Have Been, Sky Blue Pink



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