Pigment Ink Print Art Journal Cover

Hi! I'm sharing how to create a colorful art journal cover from a custom pigment ink print today. The extended drying time and blendable properties of pigment inks make them perfect for use with a Gelli plate. I have a couple of projects left to share using Clearsnap products. I've designed for Clearsnap on and off for several years, and am super sad about them closing their doors. Hopefully you can still create along with me using your Clearsnap stash!

Press several colors of pigment ink onto a Gelli Plate. Spread and blend the color with a brayer. Place a piece of white cardstock over the ink and press to create a print.

Apply a contrasting color of pigment ink onto the Gelli Plate. Place the Ringer Art Screen over the inked plate. Place the piece of cardstock from Step 1 over the plate. Press to transfer the inked pattern onto the print.

Remove the Art Screen from the plate. Place a fresh sheet of white cardstock over the plate. Press to transfer the remaining ink onto the cardstock, creating a second print.

Apply pigment ink onto a Simple Dot Rollagraph Design Wheel and roll across the Gelli plate. Place the piece of cardstock from Step 2 over the plate. Press to transfer the inked pattern onto the print. Place the piece of cardstock from Step 3 over the plate and press to transfer all of the remaining ink from the plate onto the second print.

Apply metallic pigment ink onto a Flutterby Molding Mat and press onto the Gelli plate. Place the piece of cardstock from Step 2 over the plate. Press to transfer the inked pattern onto the print. Place the piece of cardstock from Step 3 over the plate and press to transfer all of the remaining ink from the plate onto the second print.

Cut the prints to fit the cover of the art journal and attach with an adhesive runner.

Embellish the front of the art journal with a charm.

Clearsnap Supplies:

ColorBox Pigment Ink Paintbox: Pastel
ColorBox Metallic Pigment Ink by Teresa Collins: Glitz Gold
ColorBox Art Screens: Ringer
ColorBox Molding Mats: Flutterby
Jumbo Rollagraph Design Wheel: Simple Dots

Other Supplies: Gelli Plate; White Cardstock; Art Charm (ArtC); Journal (7Gypsies); Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

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