Bookmark Art
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by Faviola Fernandez
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Materials
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Cardstock Strips (2-1/2"x6-1/2") assorted colors if desired
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Watercolor paper: 8-1/2"x11" or cut into strips of 2-1/2"x7" (for single bookmark)
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Pentel® Slicci Pen (assorted colors)
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Pentel® Color Brush™ ink-filled brush pens (assorted colors)
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Pentel® Permanent Black Marker
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Pentel® Mechanical Pencil
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Pentel® Tape 'n Blue adhesive runner
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Graphite transfer paper
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Paper trimmer or scissors
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Ruler
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Paper towels
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Ribbon: 4 pieces - 9" each
click for larger image to print
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Instructions
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Click to print out the "Bookmark Art" design above. Trim away excess paper around design.
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Place 8"x6-1/2" or 2"x6-1/2" (for individual design) piece of transfer paper (dark side down) on watercolor paper. Lay design face up over transfer paper;
use painter's tape to hold down while you trace. Transfer design to watercolor paper by tracing over all design lines with pencil, moving slowly and using medium pressure.
Carefully remove tape, and discard design and transfer papers.
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Use Permanent Black Marker to create a border around each design using ruler to get straight edges.
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Use Color Brush pens to paint large areas and background (see color photo). To create blending effect, use the lightest color and rub brush tip with the darker
color then apply color to background (see color photo). Use ink full strength from the brush, or dip brush tip in water to dilute ink for softer colors or for blending two colors.
Let dry.
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Use Slicci Pen to create detail lines, swirls, scales (on fish) and lettering (see color photo). Use Permanent Black Marker to create the bolder outlines.
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Trim each design inside the black border.
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Use Tape 'n Glue adhesive runner around all edges on the back of design. Adhere it to center of color card stock, pressing firmly in place. Punch hole in center
1/2" from top of bookmark.
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Fold a 9" piece of ribbon in half. Run folded half through punched hole and loop other end or ribbon and pull.
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