Prismacolor Sun on Dark

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I created this card this morning to show you the effect you can get using Prismacolor Pencils & Odorless Paint Thinner on dark colored card stock.  I love this look and it is very easy to achieve. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Stardust
Paper: Stampin’ Up Not Quite Navy, Soft Sky & Night of Navy
Ink: Palette Noir Black, Stampin’ Up Night of Navy & Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Mona Lisa Odorless Paint Thinner, White Gel Pen, Sponges

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Stamped sun with Palette Noir Black ink on Stampin’ Up Not Quite Navy card stock and then heat set it with my heat gun.  Heating it helps keep the ink from smearing.

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I use Prismacolor Pencils and Mona Lisa Odorless Paint Thinner and a little plastic cup to put my thinner in.

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I dip my pencil directly into the thinner and then color with it.  The Prismacolor pencil melts like butter on the paper.  It’s wonderful!  Some folks color and then use blending stumps dipped in thinner to blend with.  I just blend with my pencils as I go.  🙂

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Started with a Jasmine pencil.

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Put the Whites of the sun’s eyes in with a white gel pen.

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Added the True Blue pencil to his eyes.

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Colored around the sun with True Blue pencil.

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Add Pale Vermillion pencil.

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Added Jasmine pencil to his face.

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Colored more of his face in with Pale Vermillion pencil.

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Added Poppy Red pencil to the flames, cheeks and outline of circle.

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 Added Deco Yellow Pencil to the outside of the sky area and his eyelids.

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Added white dots to the sky area with a white gel pen.

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Sponge Not Quite Navy ink to right, top & bottom of card stock.

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Sponged Night of Navy ink over Not Quite Navy ink not covering it completely toward the center.

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Sponged Noir Black ink over Night of Navy ink not covering it completely.

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Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around edge of background panel.

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Assembled card and here it is completed.

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Hope you enjoyed seeing one of the effects you can get using Prismacolor pencils on dark card stock.   Give it a try.

Have a sunshine filled day.

Until tomorrow. . . . . . .

20 thoughts on “Prismacolor Sun on Dark

  1. Kathy's avatar Kathy

    Wow this really pops! How pretty! I’m surprised pencils would stand out so much on a dark background. I have not used the odorless paint thinner before. I have read descriptions on cards where people say they have used baby oil to blend colored pencils. Have you tried that, or any thoughts on that?

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  2. Laurie's avatar Laurie

    Beautiful card again. I like the idea of dipping the pencil in the OMS, it seems to give a nice thick coverage. I was also surprised at the ability to get the color to show up on the dark cardstock. Thanks for a tutorial that really showcased not only your talent but also a couple of take away ideas.

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  3. Kathy asked “I have read descriptions on cards where people say they have used baby oil to blend colored pencils. Have you tried that, or any thoughts on that?”
    Kathy, I’ve not tried Baby Oil, but like you I have seen creations from people who have used it.

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  4. Tamara's avatar Tamara

    Thanks for the lesson with P pencils. I have some and used the blending stump however, will try dipping the pencil now…thank you

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  5. Becky's avatar Becky

    This is great, I never thought to stamp on dark colors or color with my pencils on dark colors, but wait!! That is why you do the tutorials and we all watch 🙂

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  6. MSBetsyZ's avatar MSBetsyZ

    Beautiful again! This one brought a smile to my face the very instant it loaded, lol! Such a different look when dipping the pencil vs stump blending! I like it….

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  7. Tara Duvall's avatar Tara Duvall

    I love the way you do your tutorials! They’re so easy to follow, I feel like it’s something I mite beable to try. Thanx for sharing with us your beautiful talent!

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  8. Sara in WI's avatar Sara in WI

    Amazing card AND tutorial! I’ve never dipped the pencil before but will be trying it this weekend! I love the whole look of the card. You are so generous to share!

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  9. Lisa Foster's avatar Lisa Foster

    Beautiful as aways, Michelle!
    I have a question about the ink…what exactly is “Hybrid Ink” and in what applications do you use it? (Other than what you’ve shown us here).
    Have a great evening!

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  10. Lisa asked “what exactly is “Hybrid Ink” and in what applications do you use it?”
    Lisa, I bought it because I heard it didn’t smear when you use it with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. Beyond that?
    Anybody else out there know about Hybrid Ink, please jump in and inform us!

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  11. Terry's avatar Terry

    Michelle,
    I love your tutorials.
    I love your work.
    You are very talented and for that I THANK YOU!!
    Keep doin’ what you’re doin’.
    I will definitely be trying this method asap.

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  12. Trena in Naperville's avatar Trena in Naperville

    Michelle! Thank you for the tips!! I have used the stumps on different papers and have not been successful in blending smoothly (I’m sure it’s me :o)). I’m going to try direct dipping! Also, I just love the way you show us step by step directions!! That is soooo helpful for really understanding new ways to do things.

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  13. Elizabeth's avatar Elizabeth

    Amazing!! Love the colors on dark paper. YOu make it look so easy!

    As for the Hybrid ink, I heard it was a great ink that can be used for acrylic AND rubber stamps instead of having two different sets of inks. For instance StampinUp ink can’t be used successfully with clear acrylic stamps, but Hybrid ink can be used with both.

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