Spotlight on Chic Batik

Stamp and emboss an image using Versamark and clear embossing powder on Mulberry paper. After embossing the image, wet the paper and use stamping sponges or sponge daubers and your ink to dab colour on the paper. You can use Classic pads, ink refils or Watercolor Wonder Crayons. When applying colour to your project, choose 2 or 3 colours that work well together but are different enough to get a good contrast.
Note: Colours will lighten as they dry so it's best not to use colours that are too similar. If you select too many colours, you will end up with a muddy appearance.

As you apply the colour, be careful not to drag the ink across the paper, or it will tear.
You can repeat the process by stamping and embossing additional images on your mulberry paper and dyeing again. If you do this, dye with the lightest colour first and continue dyeing in progressively darker colours.

To finish, place the card stock between sheets of copy paper, and place a warm iron over it. As the embossing powder melts, it sticks to the copy paper instead of your project.
Many traditional batik patterns include bolder images.

See the Chic Batik card samples below.

Happy Stampin'