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How To: Create Saturated Ink Spray Panels


If you love a good watercolor wash, you’re going to really love this look! We’re going to use those ink sprays that often go unused (because, how do I use them?) to create these amazing saturated, multicolor panels that will look amazing in your next card or mixed media project!

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supplies for creating saturated ink spray panels

You don’t need much to achieve great results. In fact, you don’t need anything special! Of course, if you need to do some shopping, I always have supplies linked below and at the end of the post. But, before you shop, be sure to check out my Crafty Sales page for any deals you can take advantage of at your favorite crafting haunts.

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steps to creating saturated ink spray panels

  1. Lightly spray paper with water.
  2. Spray a heavy amount of ink spray on prepared paper, adding in various colors to create a blended look.
  3. (optional) Take a second piece of paper and sandwitch over the first to grab the excess ink.
  4. Blot both pieces with paper towling to grab any excess ink.
  5. Dry and repeat until desired effect is achieved.
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