Fran*tage Friday: Alcohol Inks on Metal

Paper Craft Planet's Super Novas have partnered up with Stampendous to bring you Fran*tage Fridays! For several weeks we'll be showing you a technique each Friday using the new Fran*tage line of stamps from Stampendous. The best part is..... You can win the stamps shown in our demonstrations just by leaving a comment on the Paper Craft Planet Blog!

This is the fourth week of Fran*tage Friday and today I'm demonstrating how to use alcohol inks on metal. What I love about this technique is that it's not only fun, but you can be "green" by recycling empty soda cans! Of course, there's always metal sheets for purchase.

SUPPLIES:
Alcohol Inks (I used Oregano and Red Pepper)
Alcohol Metallic Mixative, optional (Gold)
Alcohol Blending Solution (Copic Colorless Blender Re-Inker also works)
Alcohol Ink Applicator and Felt
Metal Sheet
Sanding File
Embossing Folder
Cutting Dies
Scissors

STEP 1:
Cut metal sheet to size you need for project.

STEP 2:
Squeeze a few drops of one of the alcohol inks onto the metal.

STEP 3:
With the felt attached to the applicator tool, begin tamping over the inked area until the colors are distributed on the sheet; let dry. Feel free to twist the applicator a bit when tamping to create different shapes.

STEP 4: 

Repeat Step 3 with the second color.

STEP 5 (optional): 

On the same felt, apply some of the Gold Metallic Mixative (outlined in gold) then add a drop of the blending solution next to it (see blue circle). Apply randomly onto the metal sheet. This will add a bit of shimmer and the solution will help blend and distribute the color. The blending solution is also used to lighten color.

STEP 6: 

Cut sheet with a die cutter.

STEP 7: 

Emboss with an embossing folder.

STEP 8: 

With a sanding file, sand the raised areas.

It's now ready to add to cards or other craft projects!

Be sure to visit Paper Craft Planet to see the previous Fran*tage Fridays and don't forget to leave your comments on the PCP Blog for a chance to win the set of stamps I used today!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!