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Masking or Layering Stamped images? A discussion.
Looser:
Most of my fellow Inksters already know that I enjoy both ways of assembling stamped images on a project. AND I know that many of you can do likewise.
This chat is about how we decide which route we want to go when using multiple stamped images on a piece. Might be one image or multiple images.
And it's fine if you share that you've done both on the same project!
This conversation is not about the techniques so much as sharing how we think when we're in designer mode.
Let the chat begin...
SWLady:
I am going to pay attention to this thread! I have a terrible time with masking! Trying to figure out which one should be where and all that. #>
yellowcherrios:
I find that with masking images, that I need to plan out those parts of the card ahead of time. It's kinda like doing a puzzle to me (but I like puzzles) and I do have to stop and think about what goes where before stamping.
Now there have been times where I'd like the stamp image to be behind another one but I'd be too lazy to mask a really complicated image. In those cases, I try to see if there is a way to get around the masking and still have what I want stamped in the back--- again, that gets me back to doing another "puzzle". :smile: sometimes it works and sometimes I scrap the masking all together and sometimes I just go through the fussy cutting to get the mask made.
This paragraph is not to derail the thread but: How complicated is TOO complicated for y'all to mask something---which basically means, how complicated of an image will you fussy cut to mask? I think I know Daniel's answer! :smile: I tell myself I only need to cut this image out ONE time then just keep up with it for future maskings---in which case I put a piece of removable adhesive on the back of the mask and store it on top of the stamp---how do those with unmounted stamps keep up with your masks?
I realized I only spoke of masking. Before I comment on layering I want to double check: "layering" is putting an image on top of another right---so for example I'd have a base with a stamped image on it and the put a stamped image I fussy cut out on top of the base layer? Or does layering have to do with masking? ???
Far North:
I use masking when I want one seamless single image(s)...often a single layered card or when I want to create depth on a single layer. I think diecuts are the current rage in layering elements. For multi-media projects layering provides an easy way to change mediums and materials and it often provides added dimension and texture.
Melissa, folks certainly have different ways of masking. I only cut partial image masks. I only do the detailed cutting where the two stamps cross over (usually 1-2") and a a few big cuts to provide more masking material to protect other areas from accidentally get inked.
My stamps are layered in my storage drawers. Any masks on the wood get crumpled particularly if the are lots of fussy cut edges. Besides I don't want inky papers and their sticky on my pretty and spendy wooden blocks. In my mind there are just too many other techniques to try.
Looser:
--- Quote from: SWLady on August 13, 2014, 04:35:41 PM ---I am going to pay attention to this thread! I have a terrible time with masking! Trying to figure out which one should be where and all that. #>
--- End quote ---
LOL, Kathy! Trust me! I've been masking for a loooong time & I still deal with this aspect of masking. Here's one way I've tried to deal with where the images 'need' to be. I use a different color ink for each stamp & do several versions of the composition on plain (white) paper. Not only does this allow me to get a good idea of what stamp goes first (foreground to background with masking), but I can often cut masks from the tryouts.
LOL, Melissa! I luv your 'too complicated' comment! A perfect addition to this discussion.
When it comes to masking or layering stamped images, we're talking about fussy-cutting. With masking, I can (sometimes) reduce the number of masks I need to make, but if I'm doing all-layered, I know I have to cut all the stamped images. So I pick my battles.
Jan. 'Seamless' is a great adjetive for the results of masking stamped images. That can also apply to layered work depending on how the layering is done. With layering, you have the addition of being sure that the under-layer image will not show thru--unless it's meant to.
Let's keep chatting! O0
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