Try a Little Faux Patina!

Today at the Splitcoaststampers Technique Challenge, I have a technique for you to try called Faux Patina. It really is simple to do, and not all that time consuming, so I hope you will give it a shot! The results are lovely. Click on any photo for a close-up!

First, you will need to get out your brayer, choose an embossing folder, and four ink colors, from lightest to darkest. Think of combinations that you have seen in metal objects. My four (in order) were  (Stampin' Up!):
1. Sahara Sand
2. Taken With Teal
3. Always Artichoke
4. Soft Suede

Using the Inspired by Belleek Pottery technique, ink the front of your embossing folder with your lightest ink (Sahara Sand):

Next, I sponged on Taken With Teal, to bring out the embossed images better. I think I could have gone a lot darker with this.

Sponge on your next two colors, using varying degrees of depth of color (some parts will be lighter/darker than others as you choose):

Finally, use a clear embossing pad (I used VersaMark) to lightly rub over the raised embossed images. Sprinkle on embossing powder (I used Ranger's Queen's Gold Embossing Powder) and heat!

If you get too much powder covering your design, just wipe some off with a cloth or brush. You don't want the entire piece embossed, only sections here and there.

The end result is a lovely vintage looking background! There are various color combinations that you can try. Check out all of the Technique Challenge gallery submissions to see a variety of styles and colors!

Stamps: Music Collage Quarter Sheet by I Brake For Stamps

Paper: PTI Kraft, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, River Rock, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Taken With Teal, Always Artichoke, VersaMark

Accessories: Queen's Gold EP (Ranger), paper roses (Wild Orchid), embossing folder (Cuttlebug), leaf die (Sizzix), crochet lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon), distressing tool 

Other challenges for this card: 

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Shabby Chic/Vintage

Cupcake Craft - The Sound of Music 

Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes 

Squigglefly - Anything Goes