GlitterMagicLeafClass

SUPPLIES:
*Transparency or sheet of acetate
* double sided sticky sheet (remarkable sheet, wonder sheet, incredisheet, whatever)
*Magic leaf flakes
*glitter - assorted colors
*stained glass stamp or framed stamp - not too detailed
*Permanent ink pad (black) - Memories, Ancient Page, Ranger Archival
*stiff brush or foam brush

INSTRUCTIONS:
   First of all, pick your stamp. This shouldn't be too detailed or too small - you'll see why.
   We will be glittering the main part of the image. To give an example, my card was made using a rose stained glass image. I knew I wanted to use red and green glitter.
   Next stamp your image with permanent ink on the non-glossy side of the backing of the double sided sticky sheet. Remove the backing and cut out the parts of the image that you want to glitter. These are your masks. Make sure you put your sticky sheet in a safe place since one side is now exposed.
   Keep these masks even after class. I have a zip lock bag full of masks for various projects and use them over and over again.
   First of all - credit for this technique goes to Amy Harpool who is responsible for the magic leaf flakes.
   I've seen her demo this technique at conventions and at Trifles. She has a sheet of instructions so when you buy it, ask the vendor if they have the instruction sheet.
   First of all stamp your image (Stained glass or design with a border) on a transparency or run it through a copier. After this has dried, cut around the outside of the transparency.
   Next, Stamp the same image on the less glossy side of the double-sided sticky paper (I like the Remarkable Sheet that Amy sells - it doesn't seem to have the wrinkles that other sheets sometimes have). Cut around the outside of the image.
   If you haven't cut out the parts of your image to mask (glitter), do this now by peeling off the stamped backing from the sticky sheet. Cut out the parts of the image that you want to glitter.
   Now this is the tricky part and where most people have the most difficulty. And I goofed by not telling you - don't use stamps with words. You will be working on the same side you stamped - unlike most of the time when working on transparencies when you work on the opposite side. You have to do this so the masks will match the stamped image.
   Apply the double sided sticky sheet that you cut out to the transparency image. Make sure the entire image is covered with the sticky sheet. Trim any excess sticky part. Peel off the backing.
   You now have the sticky part exposed. Apply the masks (stamped side up) over areas to be glittered. Anything not masked will be covered with magic leaf.
   Once your masks are in place (make sure they're stuck all the way around), you will apply magic leaf to the exposed areas.
   Store your magic leaf in a plastic sandwich container and work over it so you don't waste any of the leaf.
   Apply magic leaf all over the exposed areas. I use a lot - don't worry - you'll be brushing most of it back into the container. After you've covered the entire area with magic leaf, rub it to cover any small areas you missed. Brush off the excess with a brush with stiff bristles or a foam brush (this is what I use). Afterwards check to see if you missed any areas and apply more magic leaf and brush off again.
   Now you're ready to glitter.Peel off the masks for one color of glitter at time. On the sample I used two colors. So let's say I'm doing the roses. I peel off the rose masks to apply cranberry AIG.Apply glitter and press down (you can use a bone folder for this). Remove excess glitter by tapping. You may need to apply more glitter. Yes, you can see through this. But once you apply it to a backing you won't.
   Repeat this step as needed to cover all glittered areas.
   That's it! To mount this piece I used double sided tape, though I have used rubber cement.
You can see this example at the shared files at egroups. The piece I am doing is the small square in the upper left hand corner. You won't be using glitter for this one.Choose a stamp that has solid and open spaces. Stamp the image on a transparency in permanent ink. I use the Ancient Page coal pad for this. These pads are very juicy and give a nice black image.Cut around the image to the desired size.You will be working on the opposite side from the side you stamped on. Apply double sided sticky sheet to cover the entire area.Cover with magic leaf. Brush off excess.
   Very easy! This can be very dramatic with a larger stamp.

If anyone has any questions about this technique, just ask