“DUSTING” TIPS FROM STAMPLAND
USING THE “COLOR DUSTERS”
* Coloring with the new “Color Dusters” from Judi Kins is one of the easiest and most effective new ways to apply color. And it is easy to do.
* First, do not use the dusters the way you would use a stipple brush. Using a back and forth motion, (not pouncing), stroke the duster across a stamp pad to load the brush with the color. Press down and load the brush with color high up the sides. I recommend dye-based pads for this because they dry quickly
and give a wide range of color depth. But the color dusters will work with any stamp pad, chalks, or paints.
* Using the same motion with the duster, a back and forth sweeping motion, apply color to the paper. Use a gentler touch to control the color. You should see a soft, air brushed effect develop on the paper. It is similar to sponging but much easier. Continue to dust until you reach the color intensity you prefer.
* The choice of paper you use will influence the results. My favorite paper for dusting is uncoated paper or cardstock. This gives the softest, most even coverage. Gloss stock is a sticky paper that will show the brush marks more sharply and requires more dusting to make the color even. The effect on handmade paper is more textured and subtle. Try dusting on rough paper for unusual
effects.
* It is best to assign one duster to each color stamp pad. You can wash the dusters by swishing them in a cup of soapy water, rinsing and squeezing them dry. Allow them to finish drying by lying flat, to avoid water soaking into the glue. Do not wash too often. They get “bad hair day”. With proper care they will last a long time and serve you well.
