How NOT to Use Blending Inks!

🎨 Unlock the secrets to mastering blending inks with my latest video! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, understanding the dos and don'ts of blending inks is crucial for creating stunning projects. In today's tutorial, we'll dive into the common mistakes artists make when using blending inks and provide practical tips on how to avoid them.
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[@janerochfort2134]

I have probably watched hundreds of people demo...but no one as good as yourself...clear precise instructions....video not to long....and although I've been crafting years I picked up some really good hints....thank you 👍....I shall watch more of your videos....Jane Rochfort North Wales...🎉🎉🎉

[@Simple_retired_life]

Thank you the tip with using watercolor paper…. I’ll try that!! TFS!!! Hope you have a great weekend!! Hugs!! Gloria 💕

[@ChristelB]

This is probably the best teachable video to date. I hope you can do more of these. All videos show you how-to but not why not to. This showed me how a failed result could’ve happened! Thank you so much for this type of video! Please do more!

[@donnasmith9030]

Brilliant video lou. I'm with you. I use Strathmore Bristol vellum for my oxides and it works brilliantly

[@lindastubbington6105]

Thanks Lou, my blending has improved a lot since watching your distress oxide colour combinations videos. Thanks for all the tips x

[@carloshaun7297]

Love all your videos! Thank you!

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Wow to me the color changed from the smooth cardstock to the watercolor cardstock. Maybe because it was a cream color and not a white

[@vickymajajas5866]

OMG I really needed this!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great demo Lou!

[@tamaradowdy746]

Love the video!

[@ritafadams]

great advice and demo !

[@user-fz9dr9gb2c]

Very informative. Thank you!❤

[@jragnes]

Nice tips! Especially about cleaning the brush. That explains why i have issues getting the color on and having to work so hard at it. I get frustrated and then think ink blending isn't for me.

[@michelegourd5742]

Very helpful!!

[@karenreeves3958]

Great video, thanks for all of the tips.

[@AlysonGold]

I learned so much from this, thank you! I loved your explanation for which paper to use. I've been using inks for two years and I didn't know so much of what you've shared.

[@brianacpratt]

Saving this one, Lou. Best ever overview of ink blending - thank you 💛

[@mandyhall1674]

Great tips Lou thanks

[@hazelyoung2046]

Good tips Lou xx

[@gingerpayne7310]

Amazing video!

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Great tips as usual. You're amazing!

[@juliecurtis9517]

These are great tips TY!

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

Thank you for your lovely demonstration.

[@SoulfulXprssion]

Always enjoy your videos I learn so much

[@jesseb5112]

I will have to try my watercolor paper for ink blending!

[@carolebrassington4338]

Excellent demo Lou. TFS🥰

[@marilynneblakely1269]

I think this is really going to help the look I achieve with blending! I learned a lot......Thanks so much, Lou!

[@deeannafreshwaters3282]

Very enjoyable tutorial. Thank you

[@kathypatterson4630]

You are amazing!

[@rosslynarmour304]

Great tips , not yet tried the watercolour card stock but have all the tools now - just need to get going 😊

[@derendagirl]

Thank you for this helpful demo, will now be trying blending on watercolour card ❤

[@lucyc]

Great tips, Lou! I have avoided watercolour paper for blending, but might have to give it a try. I usually stamp on top of my blending and haven't always had success stamping on watercolour paper, so I will need to work on that, too. 😊

[@karenthomas2302]

Cool techniques, and very informative. Tfs ❤😊

[@createwithkas]

I noticed that the color was slightly different when you use the watercolor paper and seedless preserves - is that the norm based on paper gsm or texture?

[@daniellebousquet4824]

This was really helpful! When using blending brushes, is it ok to use the same brush for distress inks and distress oxides or do I need two separate brushes?

[@jilldigwood4328]

Thanks Lou, great tutorial, really helpful. Hope you are well ☺️

[@LouCollins]

I am thank you c

[@jilldigwood4328]

@@LouCollins ❤️

[@charylhodges470]

❤

[@amyswares]

Thanks for this vid! How often do you clean the brushes with soap and water? In between the soap cleanings how do you "clean" them so they don't get gunked up with the ink? I found that to be my prob even after washing them thoroughly. I watched your previous vid about ways to wash them too. Even after washing I just can't get them to work for me ;(

[@donnasmith9030]

I heard a tip from one of the ladies at pink fresh. They spray a little isopropyl alcohol on a microfibre cloth and scrub them on the cloth. As it's alcohol it's dry almost immediately. I only clean my brushes this way now and it works brilliantly

[@amyswares]

@@donnasmith9030 oh amazing I will give that a try, thank you

[@LouCollins]

I’ve found some are just better quality than others and clean up and blend better. These ones seem to be some of the best for me x www.amazon.co.uk/Colored-Blending-Brushes，Ink-Application-Assortment/dp/B094D8YJGQ?pd_rd_w=HRKQu&content-id=amzn1.sym.38f90169-67d8-49b7-8ef1-61bdff262c06&pf_rd_p=38f90169-67d8-49b7-8ef1-61bdff262c06&pf_rd_r=YXJRNYGNYTJYXWEVH70J&pd_rd_wg=PghPD&pd_rd_r=d26c4bc8-1f10-4766-bd36-cc2ded908fbf&pd_rd_i=B094D8YJGQ&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_3_sc

[@fionnawheatley9095]

Also I use fabric softener in my final rinse…this is for oxide only though… I find the other inks clean up with morning fresh dish detergent.

[@paulinegalloway8920]

Great tips. How do you clean your brushes?

[@LouCollins]

Usually a spritz of water and scrub, or a rinse under the tap but every so often I’ll put them all in a pillowcase in the washing machine on a cool wash x

[@paulinegalloway8920]

@@LouCollins thank you.

[@poppythecat454]

I might of missed it but what did you put your card on Lou? Was it acetate or a small glass mat.. ? Thank you

[@LouCollins]

That’s the blending mat I got from CraftStash c

[@poppythecat454]

@@LouCollins Thank you so much!!

[@kathleenrenee58]

Is watercolor cardstock different than just plain watercolor paper?

[@LouCollins]

Just the weight of it x