Beginner's 101 Guide to Ink Smooshing 🎨 @LouCollins

Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Dive into the vibrant world of ink smooshing (or smooching as I like to call it) with this beginner-friendly tutorial! 🖌️ Whether you're an art enthusiast looking to explore new techniques or a complete novice eager to start your creative journey, this tutorial is designed just for you.

In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the mesmerising art of ink smooching, a technique that combines colour, fluidity, and spontaneity. Watch as we demonstrate how to create beautiful and unique patterns using a few simple tools and techniques.

Chapters:
0:00 Why Smoosh?
0:58 What you'll need
3:38 Basic Smooshing
4:20 Ink Consistency
8:08 Layering colours
9:11 Double Smooshing
10:19 Colour mixing
12:59 Restricting the ink area
14:53 Using a stamp platform
16:42 Using concentrated ink drops
17:50 Bonus Trick!

👩‍🎨 Whether you're looking to create eye-catching greeting cards, unique wall art, or simply want to unwind with a fun and therapeutic activity, ink smooching is a fantastic technique to explore.

🎬 Join us on this artistic adventure and unlock your creativity through the mesmerizing world of ink smooching. Hit the play button now and let the colors flow!

Thank you for joining me on my channel. I hope you enjoy this video. For more craft tutorials and inspiration, please subscribe.

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