How to Blend Colored Pencils with Mineral Spirits in Rubber Stamping Projects

Here are some tips to help you achieve great results:

• Remember that even odorless mineral spirits emit fumes, therefore work in a well ventilated space.
• Use new cotton buds or sand the tip of the blending stub when changing colors to avoid getting dirty shades.
• Use a permanent ink or an ink that will not run.
• Do not worry about going over the lines of the image. If you take a look at the coloring of images in magazines and books you will see that this can look very effective.

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Stamp Credit: Sugar Nellie