“JACK FROST” BACKGROUNDS


“JACK FROST” BACKGROUNDS

(B Davis 11/12)

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"Flight in Black & White" by Barb Rhoades (using "Jack Frost" technique)
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"Ice Fishing" by Karen Hughes (using "Jack Frost" technique)

 
 

Supplies needed: Epsom salt crystals, hot water, mixing bowl, foam paintbrush, card stock—various colors 4 ¼ x 5 ½, miscellaneous stamps, inks, paper, embellishments, etc.

 

Step 1:  Mix equal parts of Epsom Salt and hot water.  Stir til crystals dissolve.  I usually mix ½ c. crystals and ½ c. water.

 

Step 2:  Using the foam brush, coat the card stock with the solution.  Be careful not to brush over areas previously brushed.

 

Step 3:  Lay flat to dry.  This will take 10-20 minutes, depending on room temp and humidity.

 

Step 4: As the paper drys, it may curl from the water.   DO not iron, but place under a heavy item, if necessary.

 

Step 5:  Use this “Icy” paper as a background layer.   You cannot stamp on it with any success.

 

NOTES:

--Various colors of cardstock give different results.  You will have to experiment to find ones that give you the look you like.

 

--The size of the crystals on the card will vary with the freshness of the mixture.  If used immediately after mixing they will be the largest.   If used after 8 hours, the crystals will be tiny and you will have an overall “frosted” look instead of crystal formation.