blending but had seen some others use these very very dense make-up brushes and I wanted to give it a try. Well I am not so sure I like it, maybe I had too heavy a hand or didn't know what I was doing.
The first attempt I used Ranger Speciality Stamping Paper because it is the card stock I like best for blending since the ink stays wet a bit longer on it. However I didn't like it so switched to Neenah Paper which is what I finished up the card with. As for the brushes themselves I found the ink does not stay on the brushes for very long. In fact by the time I did a few circular motions I could rub the brush on a white towel and noting transferred. It almost got frustrating trying to get an over all smooth finish with a lighter edge disappearing into the white card stock. On the envelope I gave up with the blue and just used a well inked foam pad and it did much better. I'll probably go back and add a few Nuvo drops but I didn't have time this evening.
It makes sense that one would not want these brushes to hold onto the makeup but transfer it, however make-up usually has an oil base and I think that is going to allow for a smooth finish with make-up but for me anyway, I was disappointed with using a water based ink. So I think I will retire these brushes from my studio to my make-up bin.
Flower Stamp - Unity Stamp Company
Greeting - Designed Inked (I miss that company)
Inks - Distress
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Deborah David
Gorgeous card & envelope Deborah! It's so pretty and your sponging looks fabulous.
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Mandy xx