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Pearl-Ex pigments
are non-toxic powdered pigments that exhibit extreme colorfastness and
stability. Ideal for interior, exterior and archival applications, they
can be incorporated into virtually any viscous medium.
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Ex Tips & Techniques |
APPLIED
TO EMBOSSED SURFACES
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- Simply use a small
sponge or finger to apply Pearl Ex to a previously
embossed image. This is especially effective over Ultra
Thick Embossing Enamel ‘debossed’ or ‘embossed’ stamped
imagery.
- Sprinkle Pearl
Ex onto an Perfect fx Embossing Tile.
Sprinkle on Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel - Clear.
Heat from the underside using a Handy Clip. While
still molten, stamp.
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APPLIED
TO RUBBER STAMPED IMAGES
- Stamp an image with
clear or metallic inks. Sprinkle Pearl Ex onto
the image. When completely covered, using a wide soft brush,
gently brush off any excess. Use a soft tissue to remove any
reside around the edges.
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INTERFERENCE
COLORS
- Mix
Interference colors with Gum Arabic
and water. Using a brush apply the mixture over any watercolor
marker. It will transform the marker color into an interference
color.
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BLENDING
PENS
- Dip the tip of the
marker into the tiniest amount of Pearl Ex and
color away! No fixative is needed because of the binder in the
blender pen.
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BODACIOUSLY
BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUNDS
- Apply a thin coat
of Perfect Paper Adhesive (PPA) to a dark surface,
then rub several colors of dry Pearl Ex onto the
surface. This is a terrific background for rubber stamping or
collage, as well as a surface effect for picture frames and
mirrors.
- To further enhance
the background, use Krylon Webbing Spray over
the Pearl Ex’ed surface.
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CONFETTI
PAPER BACKGROUND
- Cover the surface
with Duo Embellishing Adhesive. Let dry. Dip the
tip of a dry brush into dry Pearl Ex. Tap the
pigment over the painted card stock. Repeat this process with
several colors until the entire card is covered with Pearl
Ex “dots.” Flip the card over carefully and tap lightly.
Brush off the excess Pearl Ex using a dry brush.
No spray or coating is needed.
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FAUX
LACE PAPER
- Roll strips of Ah,
That’s Great Tape onto any surface. Using both thumbs,
roll the tape back and forth to create a lacy pattern. With
a dry brush, dust on several colors of Pearl Ex.
Brush off the excess. Repeat this process, but roll on the AT
Great Tape in a different direction. For extra durability
and sparkle, brush on a thin coat of PPA - gloss
and sprinkle on Perfect fx - flakes.
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GILDED
STAMPING
- Brush Duo
Embellishing Adhesive onto a stamp. Stamp quickly and
wash the stamp immediately. Let dry. Dip the tip of a dry brush
into dry Pearl Ex and brush on the pigment in
selected spots of stamped image. Apply Gildenglitz
to the entire stamped image. Brush off and burnish using a Texture
Sponge. No spray or coating is needed.
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