10+ FAB WAYS to Use Pigment Powders with Stencils! Pigment Powders 101 & a Birthday Card [2024/75]

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

I think this is the most in-depth tutorial done on pigment powders. I now have new ideas and it's time to pull out all those powders and use them! Thank you so much Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jellybean28]

A very enjoyable marathon Natalie, lots of very useful info, thanks so much x

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@paulawray6210]

This was the best video ever! So many ways to use pigment powders! I did the heat embossing after I mixed the clear super fine embossing powder with some espresso colored pigment powder. It was beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@nbcascards]

You're so welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahbuonomo296]

Thank you, I’m really enjoying this series. My mica powders have been sitting on my shelf, now I’m inspired to take them out and use them.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Have fun. x

[@JH-wd7ul]

One of the best videos I've seen! LOADS of options! I so appreciate the time and effort you put into this (not to mention the chore of having to clean all those stencils and foam pads!). Thank you VERY much! 🩷🩷🩷👍👍👍

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, JH! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marybcreative]

A beautiful card with great tips. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure. x

[@mandyhall1674]

That was an awesome video, will have to go back and watch it again, so many tips and tricks my brain is whirling 😂 Love so many of the techniques you used and the card is gorgeous. Thanks Natalie for all your wonderful ideas, appreciated. x

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. x

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great backgrounds and card with lots of inspiration! Thanks

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretbarke2299]

Must find my powders out and use them! X

[@nbcascards]

Go for it!

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Thanks for all the great ideas & new-to-me techniques! It's amazing how much you can do with pigment powders. I liked the card you made, too. TFS -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@denisegoodwin3791]

A very thorough and absolutely amazing video Natalie. Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and experience. I now have to deal with the frustration of all my 'stuff' being packed away for a huge house move across the country and then a trip back to UK to visit family. I won't be crafting for at least 3 months, so will be avidly looking forward to your videos for some vicarious pleasures! 🤩😍🌻

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Denise! That does sound frustrating! Could you put a little crafting-on-the-go bag together, so you've got something to play with. Recently, I've been staying with my mum a couple of days a week, and I've been taking alcohol markers with me plus a few drawing pens and some paper. It's given me some crafty relief when I can't be in my craft room. x

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

So versatile and fun. I will have to see what powers I want. Great

[@nbcascards]

Great! Have fun. x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Unbelievable how many options you came up with! That raspberry pigment powder looked soooo light when you mixed it in with your medium, then it really shone through when you stenciling it. What a pleasant surprise. I have plenty of Mod Podge with no plans for it…. Hmmmm. 🤔 Oh. But I don’t think I have any pigment powders. I’ll have to double check, then have some fun if I do! Thank you for taking the time to be so creative and for sharing, Natalie!

[@nbcascards]

You're so welcome. It's an absolute pleasure. :)

[@sandrabiggs5692]

Great reference tutorial. Thanks Natalie x

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome. x

[@deborahnorthover5304]

I really enjoyed watching you do all these backgrounds and the card look great too although I would have embossed the sentiment in the raspberry to bring it forward again, but that’s probably why my cards don’t look as good as yours. 👏

[@nbcascards]

Aww. Thank you so much!

[@lindsayjackbutler6388]

I am now going to order pigment powders today, I can't believe how much can be done with them, thankyou xxx

[@nbcascards]

They're so versatile and lots of fun. x

[@julieellis-davies3717]

What a lovely way to start a Monday morning 😊. More great ideas, tips & tricks. Thank you 🙏

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pampam9590]

I see you do a lot of stuff right on top of your waffle flower mat, QUESTION: How do you clean IT all up and keep it sticky properties!! LOVE WATCHING WHAT YOU DO,! THANKS FOR ALL THE TIPS! I’ve got a boatload of powders I never use - but I will now!

[@nbcascards]

You're so welcome. Glad you like the ideas. The mat is made from photopolymer, just like clear stamps, so it is naturally sticky. To clean it, I just wipe it over with a babywipe. Or spritz it with water and wipe it with a microfibre cloth. Every few days, I was it in warm soapy water in the sink. :)

[@heatherrobertson1113]

More super tips thanks. I love how you make backgrounds from what's left too.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!! So many ways to use them!! I have never seen this many ways!! I will be trying all of these!! Thanks so much Naralie!!

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! Have fun. x

[@paulinefletcher]

Thank you Natalie, I loved this one, I didn't know you could do so much with pigment powders I cant wait to have a play with them now...xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Pauline! Have fun. x

[@jackieelliott2913]

My goodness what a lot of lovely ideas to go play with, some I've heard of and used already, but still got lots to try out, thanks Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@jogriffiths4797]

What a great idea to have a dedicated dauber for embossing ink.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Jo! It's so helpful. :)

[@janetingacollins6409]

My head is FULL of ideas! Thank you 😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretg2097]

Thanks for putting in so much effort to bring us this very helpful series. I finally got round to making a smoother and I love it!

[@nbcascards]

Glad to help!

[@nancyglaspie6735]

I love how you save every dab of useful stuff! I do too. I really enjoy your videos

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Nancy! Waste not, want not. :)

[@agnesoneal7816]

This was a great I learned a lot Thank You

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wendyclarke6525]

What a lot of ideas! Great for backgrounds and focal points. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@pauladyer9845]

So many useful tips..thanks

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome, Paula! x

[@sharonedwards777]

Great video covering lots of techniques Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sharon! x

[@michelecoffey9036]

Amazing amount of techniques, love the cad you made too.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@Love4Cards]

Another great tutorial. Thanks, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tjorven64]

You are the greatest 🥰 Very easy to understand 😊

[@nbcascards]

Aww. Thanks so much! x

[@janemoss2455]

I have never used pigment powders. Which ones would you recommend Natalie ? I am saving all the videos in this series and will try them all when I get the powder. A new craft !!!!!

[@nbcascards]

Hi Jane. So far, I've used Nuvo Shimmer Powders, Brushos, IndigoBlu Lucious Powders, Hunkydory Prism Powders and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder. The only ones I wouldn't buy again are the Prism Powders as they are so pigmented that they stain everything! Plus they don't contain much binder so they brush off once dry. My favourite are the Lucious powders as they are very shimmery and work well with everything. :)

[@lynbowler4103]

Fabulous as usual! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😊

[@nicebrayboy]

Really enjoyed your methods… would like to know where to get the circle background die

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! These are the circle dies I use: amzn.eu/d/cJmRbf0, amzn.eu/d/9dK3Bld and www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1692068839/circles-panel-metal-cutting-die-for-card

[@lindastubbington6105]

Very interesting video, thanks so much for all the tips. Just found you so I've subscribed x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for subbing!

[@margminihan1719]

Just found this video it is so helpful as I have lots of pigment powders. Where can I buy the media mat that you used. Thanks for sharing your fab ideas ❤❤

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful! This is the glass mat: amzn.eu/d/0MatdS2 and this is the grip mat: waffleflower.com/collections/grip-mats/products/8-5x8-5-grip-mat

[@almasangel1]

I’m getting a headache with all the ideas you’re giving me lol. What’s the sticky mat thing you use?

[@nbcascards]

Ooops! Sorry! ;) It's a Waffle Flower grip mat. x

[@GewoonelsJustels]

This is awesome! I particularly like the enamel dots at the end. What brand is that circle die plate? I hope it is available here in the Netherlands. From Amsterdam 😀

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! This is the die: amzn.eu/d/cJmRbf0

[@mumstheword8851]

New subbie, here! You have amazing ideas. Look forward to following more. 🎉👏❤ Isobel 🙋 PS. I love the piano music you use. Could you tell me what it is?

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊 The music is from the KZbin Audio Library. The composer is Aakash Gandhi.

[@Jackin2002]

I’m really enjoying your pigment powders series. For powders tha have a binder in them, do you need to mix in Gum Arabic when you are mixing with whatever medium you use?

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! If you have pigments that already have a binder in them, you don't need to add gum arabic at all.

[@Jackin2002]

I’m sorry I meant to type pigments without a binder in them. Would I still need to add Gum Arabic or is the medium good enough

[@nbcascards]

I don't think so. Things like clear gesso, acrylic paint, modeling paste etc will hold the pigment without adding binder. x