Beginner's 101 Guide to Ink Smooshing 🎨

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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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Пікірлер: 51

@nikkirosindale7854 4 ай бұрын

"If you've been a crafter for more 10 mins,you will probably have the supplies " 😅 My aunty's gave me alot of supplies to get started,Now I have my own,it's never ending 😂

@amandastockham6918 4 ай бұрын

Loved the embossing powder result. Thank you Lou☺ x

@sandraanthony588 4 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos and techniques. Love the 10 minute crafters collection bit which is so true.

@maggiebrinkley4760 4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic tutorial, Lou! I have struggled with smooshing, but now I feel confident enough to give it another go. Thank you!

@sophiemsmply4you572 4 ай бұрын

Great techniques. Thanks Lou.

@marylevenson2114 4 ай бұрын

Loved that video on smooching. A technique I have never tried. You have made the juice running to give it a go.😀

@jenniferdrake1210 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Lou, this video has made we feel more confident to try again, the embossing is very cool. Jenny ❤😊

@hazelyoung2046 4 ай бұрын

Great guide Lou xx

@bonnerdebbie 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Lou!

@kristenbradsethchristianse371 4 ай бұрын

I love how you can sometimes pick up an improved way to do a technique you are familiar with! Today, it was the tip of turning the inked up block for a second smoosh over the same shape so that you get more puddling. Great video for beginners and fun for me as a...not-a-novice =)

@christineperry87 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow what a great video. Thank you.

@user-fz9dr9gb2c 4 ай бұрын

Another great informative video. Thank you!❤

@LittleGPapercrafts 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous ideas x

@user-ct2hv2cc2q 4 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank you.

@michelegourd5742 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful!! Thanks so much!!!

@debbiebugh8508 4 ай бұрын

Great more controlled way to smooch! Thanks!

@irenemcknight5020 Ай бұрын

This was a wonderful video. It covered everything that I have been researching for creating background's for frames. I was having little success. So thank you for sharing this information.🥰

@bev.wilson1449 4 ай бұрын

Hi Lou - great video - thanks so much. I've been wanting to learn some tips & techniques for ink smooshing. I love the embossing powder technique. Looks fabulous. :)

@cisvolk 4 ай бұрын

It is so nice because it is so unpredictable ❤ especially the embossingpowder, sometimes you get alcohol ink edges effect, if you know what I mean, gorgeous.

@cherieb.5409 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. You always make this look so easy 😊

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@juliecurtis9517 4 ай бұрын

This is SO helpful! I've been using to much water. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong lol TYSM!

@robinsue2439 4 ай бұрын

Now I will have beautiful back grounds on hand for all of my projects. Thank you

@dinabaughman8731 4 ай бұрын

I've seen all of these a while ago. I still gave it a thumbs up and shared it with a friend who is just starting with inks.😘

@sandrasimpey1712 4 ай бұрын

I didn't know that bit at the end. Very clever!

@CraftWorldHQ 4 ай бұрын

This makes it seem so much easier than I imagined 😂

@CraftStashcoukTV 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@donnacarraway9182 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really great ideas!! Yes, an apron is a great idea! You do think of everything!! 💕 Yes, I would love more of these videos! Do you think that the distress Oxide spray would work? I (for some unknown reason) bought a ton of those and need to find ways to use them.. I may try them! I think that the embossing powder is genius…that stuff adds so much excitement to everything we put it onto! Thank you!

@luvbears7492 4 ай бұрын

Love these! Can't wait to play. Thanks so much!

@kiwipommiegirl 4 ай бұрын

Must try this technique again,tried it just once & it looked a hot mess! Tfs😊

@amyswares 4 ай бұрын

Such great tips!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

@laurifall8003 4 ай бұрын

Nice techniques. I can't wait to try. Thanks Lou

@sunnybarbara 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much! ❤

@debblws1961 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Great helpful information. Love your videos ❤

@liseovery1413 4 ай бұрын

I certainly will try with the embossing powder. Thank you!

@waynehudson5903 4 ай бұрын

Once again, thank you, Lou, for sharing your knowledge. I have seen the last technique but with alcohol inks and foil sheets. Also pretty. Thanks, Lori

@mandyhall1674 4 ай бұрын

That was great Lou, thanks.

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@kimu830 4 ай бұрын

This! It’s just what I needed today after trying a different smooshing technique with less than optimal results earlier this week. Thank you!

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! 😌

@HLMINX1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips, they are so helpful. I was hoping you were going to show how you did the geometric dragonfly.. any chance you can do some more techniques that feature this beautiful and versatile stamp??❤

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

I did this on a live video I think. I’ll try to find a link to it for you x

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

@HLMINX1 it’s here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5yEmqZ3tM21ZGg.htmlsi=TOS0ShB9t2m9wp07

@HLMINX1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the link to your earlier video. I recently picked up these stamps plus the constellations at so looking forward to making a bunch of them and putting into practice the techniques you have explained. Thanks so much for sharing your talents on You Tube, they are always super helpful. :-😀

@krisfrankel6424 4 ай бұрын

Love your use of the embossing powder. Would that work with the distress oxides too?

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

They tend to dry a little more evenly but certainly not impossible!

@dawnspeed5509 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any videos of cards you’ve made with the smooshing pieces? Thanks

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

I used it on this dragonfly one which I shared at the start of the video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5yEmqZ3tM21ZGg.htmlsi=TOS0ShB9t2m9wp07 x

@jeripruett4376 4 ай бұрын

Hi, just wanted to ask if you could use alcohol inks as the smooshing technic? I have a lot of alcohol inks and I was just thinking that would be pretty. I think Yupo paper is what to use for that. What do you think. Love love your videos. I watch you every week from Albuquerque New Mexico. ❤️ Keep up the excellent videos.

@LouCollins 4 ай бұрын

Hi, yes I think you could, you would just need to work a little bit faster x