Beginner's 101 Guide to Ink Smooshing 🎨
Channel: Paper Crafting with Lou Collins
Date: 01/03/2024

Dive into the vibrant world of ink smooshing (or smooching as I like to call it) with this beginner-friendly tutorial! 🖌️ Whether you're an art enthusiast looking to explore new techniques or a complete novice eager to start your creative journey, this tutorial is designed just for you.

In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the mesmerising art of ink smooching, a technique that combines colour, fluidity, and spontaneity. Watch as we demonstrate how to create beautiful and unique patterns using a few simple tools and techniques.

Chapters:
0:00 Why Smoosh?
0:58 What you'll need
3:38 Basic Smooshing
4:20 Ink Consistency
8:08 Layering colours
9:11 Double Smooshing
10:19 Colour mixing
12:59 Restricting the ink area
14:53 Using a stamp platform
16:42 Using concentrated ink drops
17:50 Bonus Trick!

👩‍🎨 Whether you're looking to create eye-catching greeting cards, unique wall art, or simply want to unwind with a fun and therapeutic activity, ink smooching is a fantastic technique to explore.

🎬 Join us on this artistic adventure and unlock your creativity through the mesmerizing world of ink smooching. Hit the play button now and let the colors flow!

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