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Watercolor Background Tutorial – Faux Glazed Glass

March 11, 2015 by Sandy Allnock 25 Comments [featured_image}

 

Gooooood midweek to you, my friends! I teased today’s Faux Glazed Glass watercolor background tutorial a bit ago….and sadly, the yummy gold paints are so hard to get, I’ve delayed this post til now. I wanted to wait til they’re in -and now they are!

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Watercolor background tutorial

I’ve been having SUCH a good time with these paints. As well as my watercolors. And when I saw the vase pictured in the video – I knew the paints would be part of my CASE! The background really does look like the vase – I surprised even myself! Can you believe this rich color came from “just” watercolors? Check out how I created it in the video below, or click HERE to watch it in HD on YouTube!

The Faux Glazed Glass background came out so pretty I nearly didn’t diecut into it. I had thought about just adding a sentiment. But then…that would be a panel covering up this deliciousness! So I bellied up to the BigShot and started diecutting, and am so glad I did. I just LOVE how this came out! (The die is currently out of stock, but keep tuned to my blog and I’ll let you know when it’s back in!)

Sandy Allnock - Watercolor background tutorial

For those missing my Copic videos – never fear! More are coming. They were crying as I made another watercolor background tutorial, and I’m going to be showing them some love—but mixing it up with other media too. The markers are like kids – they need to learn to share! Heehee!

Supplies

Finetec Mica Watercolor Paint Set
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi 12 COLOR SET
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi 24 COLOR SET
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi 18 COLOR SET
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi 36 COLOR SET
Grumbacher Watercolor Brush set
3M Micropore Paper Tape
TruBamboo Dark Bamboo Cocktail Cutting Board
Simon Says Stamp SMALL LOVE YOU Craft Dies SSSD111324
Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock
SSS Heart Blooms Die
Mini Multi Medium Matte
Multi Medium Matte 4oz
Hero Arts Embossing Gun
Precision Tip Empty Bottle
ATG dispenser
“The Precious” (Double-Sided Foam Tape)
InLinkz.com

More watercolor background tutorial ideas will be coming in the future…this was too much fun not to play with some more!

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Comments

  1. Teri S. says

    September 23, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Sandy, I don’t know what other words to describe this ultimately beautiful card you’ve created. I never dreamed you could get that depth of colour with watercolour paints. You are incredibly talented & I’m subscribing today.

    Reply
  2. Heidi says

    July 5, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Love Love Love this, So unique. Can you provide more info on the brushes you used? Can’t seem to the link to work. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. MariLynn says

    January 7, 2016 at 10:17 am

    This is beautiful. I enjoyed the video.

    Reply
  4. Julie H. says

    April 2, 2015 at 5:57 am

    This is stunning and thanks for the wonderful video!

    Reply
  5. Queenie F says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Nummy, nummy background. Nice technique. Beautiful results! For more intricate dies, have you tried the dryer sheet technique? Using them before cutting worked perfectly for me. Using them after has not (yet), however, a friend said it worked perfectly for her.

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      March 22, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      It’s funny what works/doesn’t work for each of us – I always wonder if it’s user errors or if we have different atmospheric pressure, or we’re standing on one foot, or what causes the differences!

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      • Queenie F says

        March 25, 2015 at 1:44 am

        Its fully possible that my tongue was stuck out in the wrong position!

        Reply
  6. Becky Reinke says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Blown away. Gorgeous beyond words! Becky Reinke

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  7. Heather says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Sandy,
    Your colours are so warm and rich with the gorgeous touch of gold. I was so inspired by your video of this technique that I tried it myself with blues, greens and purples. Thank you for sharing so much on your blog and in your videos. I have been watching your videos for a while now and I am learning so much.

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  8. jmhave44 says

    March 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Ab-SO-LUTE-ly love this beautiful look. I’ve been waffling about this paint set, you just made my decision to go for it. Also, your gold paint set was a new product to me so I’ll be checking on this one. You did a fabulous look inspired by that gorgeous vase. TFS

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  9. susannev2014 says

    March 16, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    This background (and card) is so breathtakingly gorgeous! I will have to try this!

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  10. Heather says

    March 16, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    This is so rich and beautiful, Sandy. I was inspired to create my own ‘faux marble’ background after seeing your video.
    Thanks for all you share. I have been subscribed and enjoying your videos for several months now but have not taken the time to tell you how much I enjoy them. Your talent is so inspiring.

    Reply
  11. Paula says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Beautiful colors.

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  12. Donna says

    March 12, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Rich, opulent and wonderful! Thanks so much!
    Donna

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  13. Judy Sander says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Wow this is gorgeous! I love vibrant colors more than anything. Going to try with another die and my Bristol colors (really vibrant). Thanks so much Sandy!

    Reply
  14. maureenchandler says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Beautiful Sandy – thanks so much for explaining all the steps. I have the watercolors and will give this a try and maybe just use the gold in the set.

    Reply
  15. Niki says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Just wow! Layers of gorgeousness!

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  16. Dawn says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Just gorgeous, Sandy! Not only a beautiful card, but a bonus of lots of tiny glazed hearts for another card! ♡

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  17. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Beautiful background, beautiful card!

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  18. Diane L. says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Beautiful card. I like the die cut work that you added.

    Reply
  19. Marianne says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
  20. Teresa says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:50 am

    You are right Sandy. This is beautiful. Great card and fantastic work.

    Reply
  21. Randee S says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Yes, the background is beautiful. Love the colors and the gold. TFS

    Reply

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  1. Happy News | bits & pieces says:
    March 23, 2015 at 12:04 am

    […] you featuring the rest of the faux marble watercoloured panel I made last week. It was inspired by Sandy Allnock’s video of her faux glass technique. I used a bird & branch die called ‘Happy News’ […]

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    March 15, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    […] my new watercolour paints and have watched some recent watercolour videos by the very talented Sandy Allnock. She has been playing around with the same paints (Kuretake Gansai Tambi) and posted a video last […]

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