I thought I would show you how one of my current loves of the moment using Gesso as a background medium in one of my journals.
I use Studio Gesso as it is just the right consistency for layering through stencils, and to stamp. I used a large 12 x12 Crafter's Workshop stencil and placed it onto the page, putting a small amount of Gesso on top of it, and using an old credit card, swiped it gently across the top of the stencil smoothing it down till I was happy with the result. Make sure you wash the stencil or mask immediately as it dries hard and will ruin the stencil!
I did let it dry overnight, but if you are impatient, then just use a heat tool to dry it.
I then sprayed graduating colours of Dylusions sprays..loving the brightness of these sprays, and again allowed it to dry naturally. You get much more intensity of colour than if you dried it with paper towel or a heat gun .
I also randomly stamped the sequin waste stamp with Vermillion and Monarch Orange Archival to add more texture to the page.
I do hope you will try stamping and creating with gesso, it is a very satisfying technique :))
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113 comments:
Oh! This is so bright and funky. I love the way the gesso resists the spray ink.- UKS Freedom
Stunning, soooo vibrant! I have never used Gesso before, but it looks like fun!
UKS anita m
gorgeous going to try that! uks alison-lee
Love this - UKS cottonscraps
This is.just fab, never thought of using gesso like this.uks name suzycad
Thanks for the tips & planting more ideas in my head to try ,lol
uks lemonblossom
Lovely stencil and v bright! Cathy0536
What a great idea and such gorgeous results. I must try this out. Thank you. UKS scrap3d
Wow all that beautiful colour - definitely given this technique a go and really layering the inks on over the gesso mask - it is a gorgeous project thank you for sharing sutty
I absolutely love the colours on this - thanks for showing something completely different! pmk
Fabulous. Love the zingy colours. Tigerlady
Love the texture the gesso gives,and orange/purple,my favourite combination!UKS fatmonica
what a great idea. hotpotato
Love the bright colours. I've used gesso on canvas, but not through a stencil, will have to have a go with that
Cherry390
so effective and vibrant - love the word stamps too.
Looks fab. UKS Barbaraj
I have tried texture paste through stencils but don't think I have used Gesso this way for a long time I love the effect you got and the bright colours you have used make it so cheery and eye catching from boland :) x
love the bright vibrant colours, great effect. Helen_a78
Very artistic! My name is A_M_Y on UKS.
So clever. Kim on UKS
Loving the hop. Well I would with a UKS name of hopberni
Lovely, a great use for gesso (I usually just cover a blank page with it !! lol) Kitty Crafts (UKS)
thanks for the tutorial - i love the bright colors! UKS lintsi
Great technique and wonderfully vibrant project too. fruitysuet.
Oooh this is lush! I love the bright colours of Dylusions and the gesso effect is fabulous. :)
UKS Alipeeps
This is a great stop on the blog hop - I've never visited your blog before but I'm delighted to have found it now. Thanks. Weehaggis
Fantastic! And I actually do have this mask so will give it a go later today ... good job it's raining, eh?
WOW, wonderful colours & technique.
UKS Sylphraven
I like using gesso with masks but have never tried it with Dylusion inks - will have to give that a go as I love what you have done here.
(UKS - chrisrydal)
Looks great!
UKS Chick
Thanks for the tutorial, love everything about this will have to give it a go
Love this effect, can't wait to try it. Thank you
Chris
Dippy D - UKS
Great way to get texture on a page .. and I agree, the sprays are very bright!! UKS new2this
Thanks for a fantastic tutorial. The word Gesso has always frightened me but nowi feel confident to give it a go. UKS TinkerHamilton
Wow! Love this, hadn't thought of using my gesso like this. Will add to my growing list of things to try! Mole - UKS
Wondered what I should do with the gesso in the cupboard (hope it is not solid now) Thanks
Scrappy~Sarah
That's stunning, added gesso to my shopping list!
Very beautiful. Thank you for inspiring us !
anne88 on UKS
I've only used gesso a couple of times so far but your easy to follow tutorial means I'll have more confidence next time. Great ideas, many thanks.
Maggie B @ UKS
I've just started playing with Gesso - magic ingredient. Haven't stamped with it yet, so this is great inspiration. Love the layered techniques. UKS flutterby69
what a great idea id never thought of using gesso through a stencil, im definately going to give this a go. and the colours are beautidul thankyou Uks lizzylou
Love it - will definitely be having a go at this
UKS lelly
Beautiful technique! My UK name is egratsia ...
Beautiful colours - fantasticly vibrant! Love the layering techniques ... UKS Alibri
I really must try this technique, it looks fab - Jibba Jabba UKS
I have gesso, I have plenty of masks...must try this. Thank you for sharing. UKS Ifa
Loving all the different techniques across the hop!
Never used gesso myself, really looks great and I'll have to look into this!! :D
Thanks for the tutorial!
UKS: Kat
Must try gesso it looks really good especially with those colours - sue1952
must have more of a play with my gesso, Great inspiration
I think I may have to try this - the colours are beautiful. scraprookie
Stunning, will have to get get the gesso and inks and have a play :)
UKS - Scrappyyo
I love the effect of ink stamping after gesso stamoing.
Beadmad x
OH wow Jennie I love this technique thank you for the deets! UKS Katie
Love those colours!
Thank you.
MiniOwner x
Beautiful and bright and another technique for me to learn
UKS jaykay
This is fun, vibrant and pretty, it really is gorgeous! I love gesso but I've not tried this before. Lovely. Sian x UKS name Violaceous
Thanks for sharing this - I've always wanted to use gesso but not sure on technique. Now I know!
Wow, those colours look amazing, I so want some of these inks (I've got the black one, lol). Gesso stamping technique on my to-do list!
Nerlly
goin to jump right in and try this : )
bubble460
This is gorgeous, so bright and summery. Almost makes up for the awful weather. UKS sixofone
Lovely messy project! Thanks for sharing. Jencrafts x
Love these idea - and the tips for drying the inks. TFS Rosiemac
Wow! fab, must give this a go. Thanks for sharing. Susibee
Stunning - love the colours. Will have to give this technique a try. UKS Lousette
I love your techiques you have used, they are fabulous!!
UKS NAME Summer Sunflower
Great technique!!!!
ooh I am so tempted to try using gesso now fab tutorial, furrypig
Oooooh I love that - I'm going to give that a go tonight. Craftdee
Must get my Gesso out which sadly I have hardly ever used. More messy play!!! UK name retired nana
Love the colours you've used!
UKS Laura Godfrey
Stunning, absolutely! thanks for the inspiration. UKS Bush Girl
I've dabbled a bit with gesso but you've inspired me to do more of it!
I do like this- gorgeous colours UKS Lynne
Ooops, my comment had an error on it. Beautiful project, thank you for sharing. UKS Bush Girl
ooh pretty! I'll have to have a go with gesso. Loving the blog hop ! UKS Flossyjamba x
That's just gorgeous - I love the effects people create with gesso, stencils and misting inks - I'm just too impatient I guess!
Jemma aka Jimjams x
Really lovely - I am not really into messy crafting but wouldn't mind giving something like this a go.
Karen
UKS name - Badgerleader
Gorgeous, have that mask so might have to try this.
Lou@CCW
Loving the messy play must get messy more often.... Stunning
UKS GOSIE
Fabulous! I'm definitely giving this technique a go :D Yorkshirelass
Ooo! wow! love the colours in this. Am a Gesso virgin but might be tempted to have a go now!! :D
PinkSparklyScrapper
Just what we need on a dull day Jennie! *Ü* Love the bright and vibrant colours and I like how you have created it with gesso.TFS. UKS ArtAngel
I learnt so much in this one post! I had no idea you could stamp with gesso or that the dylusions are brighter when left to dry naturally! Thank you so much for the share. UKS Pinkladymel
I so need to get some decent guesso - love this Jennie! UKS Weaselwise
Wow that's something I haven't heard of before, looks great! Still quite new to scrapbooking :)
UKS: acraftybookworm
Wow that's something I haven't heard of before, looks great! Still quite new to scrapbooking :)
UKS: acraftybookworm
I am new to using gesso so this looks a great way to start. Looks fab! UKS peve1
Very nice. UKS philthetog.
Will use my gesso for stamping after seeing this colourfull project.
UKS ambermouse
Wow, great colours! (ScrapHappyNiki)
Hi Jennie, love your page. I have been gessoing after the workshop on Saturday :)
UKS Tigs
Wow I love that big stencil, it's fabulous! I have never heard of Gesso (being a newbie and all) but it's soo effective! UKS RachyK
I have never done gesso, time to start me thinks
UKS susiefish
Gorgeous simply gorgeous - thanks for taking the time to put together such a great project - UKS Minty Magic
That stencil is great! UKS Sharon1973
Very arty... I have never been this adventurous and it is very inspiring... great colours!
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UKS: kimmie_35
Wow !!!! that is so clever. I could never do anything like that. Thanks for sharing.
UKS Hedgie
Love it, Thanks for the inspiration.
UKS - Nickir
Not something I've tried before but looks good thanks for sharing x
UKS- Jessbaby
Cool, defo going to try that, thank you.
UKS Dee100
I LOVE this! I've just recently got in to messy art and am loving experimenting, will definitely give these techniques a go. UKS: Cruzysuzie
Really vibrant. I've never tried Gesso, but I could be tempted!
(UKS Eileen C)
Gorgeous! I've never tried using gesso this way ... yet! UKS: annieclaxton
Wow! Love the bright colours.
UKS name stitching lady
Thanks so much for this, I will try using gesso which I have never used before :)
topsy UKS
I love your LO! Thanks for the instructions! UKS Lisa M. Zepponi
Just bought myself some gesso this week and now I can't wait to use it with my stencils! Great tutorial, thank you!
UKS Tracey- B
Gorgeous! I love using gesso on my projects. Those sprays are lovely and bright! UKS: jennifergrace
You are patient waiting for things to dry, I have to use the heat gun! LOL
Love what you have done though, really bright - love those inks too!
Ally
UKS AllycatD
LOVE IT!
~Linda
Lovely colours and I really must get to grip with the masks. Thanks for sharing. LizzieM UKS
Wow, this is lovely, I love the colours and the style, great. Thanks. Claveh.xxx
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