Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Using watercolor with stencils may seem like two things that don't go together. But with a bit of experimentation and imagination, you can get some unexpected results. I will share how to use watercolors with stencils but how to also use it with other water-soluble mediums like India ink, fountain pen ink and Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I'll also share with you what surfaces work best for watercoloring with stencils.
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Strathmore 200 Watercolor Paper lasso.to/amazon/Gawy7GM/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Dylusions Classic Journal shrsl.com/3jg9o
Mixed Media Paper lasso.to/amazon/qlVOReH/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Distress Spray Bottle lasso.to/amazon/t6bIfEw/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint: Permanent Rose, Cerulean Blue, Purple Lake shrsl.com/3obyo
Mission Watercolor Lemon Yellow amzn.to/3x7Wavx
Daniel Smith Extrafine Watercolor Mayan Blue Genuine shrsl.com/3obxz
M.Graham & Co. Watercolor Cobalt Blue shrsl.com/3oby1
Schmincke Horadam Aquarell French Ultramarine shrsl.com/3oby2
Holbein Artists Watercolor Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Deep Red shrsl.com/3oby4
Kosher Salt lasso.to/amazon/xiorNNx/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Simply Simmons Watercolor Brush Size 10 shrsl.com/3obz4
Bombay India Ink Cherry Red lasso.to/amazon/jx0GQDU/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Teal lasso.to/amazon/fiaV14y/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Yellow lasso.to/amazon/QxzzVs9/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Green lasso.to/amazon/ZWO6be0/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Freezer Paper lasso.to/amazon/2pmBONv/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Stencil Girl L199 Stitch a Circle Stencil stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Stitch-A-Circle-Maria-McGuire-p/l199.htm
Rebecca Baer Fanfare Stencil shop.rebeccabaer.com/product/Fanfare-Stencil/41?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
TCW636 Wise Owl Stencil store.thecraftersworkshop.com/product/tcw636-wise-owl
Masks and Die Cut Scrapbook Paper
Sailor Jentle Ink Fountain Pen Ink Purple
J. Herbin Fountain Pen Ink 1670 Collection Emeraude de Chivor jherbin.com/1670.html
Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Worn Lipstick, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Vintage Photo, Festive Berries, Faded Jeans, Spiced Marmalade shrsl.com/3nwc3
Tim Holtz Stencil Mosaic shrsl.com/3oc3o
Tim Holtz Stencil Clockwork shrsl.com/3oc3p
Tim Holtz Stencil Doodle Art 2 shrsl.com/3oc3r
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WATCH NEXT
Stamping with Watercolor Pens youtu.be/eqBegw49EO0
Gelli Printing with Stencils youtu.be/ovKtKO3bEWw
CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 How to Create Detailed Watercolor Images with Stencils
1:34 Using Stencils with Watercolor Paints
6:55 Using Stencils with India Ink
9:11 Using Masks and Die Cuts with Fountain Pen Ink
12:48 Using Tim Holtz Distress Re-inkers with Stencils
16:18 The Reveal
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Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.8 lasso.to/amazon/iaGm5e8/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Microphone: Deity V-Mic D3 Pro lasso.to/amazon/sGS2iUU/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Lighting: Neewer Ring Light lasso.to/amazon/qJ0J105/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Neewer Lighting Panel lasso.to/amazon/v3x74h2/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Neewer Soft Box lasso.to/amazon/VNgS4Bo/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve
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Using watercolor with stencils may seem like two things that don't go together. But with a bit of experimentation and imagination, you can get some unexpected results. I will share how to use watercolors with stencils but how to also use it with other water-soluble mediums like India ink, fountain pen ink and Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I'll also share with you what surfaces work best for watercoloring with stencils.
AFFILIATES
Hop-A-Long Studio is viewer-supported. When you buy through links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
Amazon.com: amzn.to/3PGveda
Amazon.ca: amzn.to/3CeP4IK
Scrapbook.com: shrsl.com/3mp9h
Blick Art Materials: jdoqocy.com/click-100559214-11424558
PROJECT SUPPLY LIST
For full written details, supply list and step by step instructions, visit
Strathmore 200 Watercolor Paper lasso.to/amazon/Gawy7GM/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Dylusions Classic Journal shrsl.com/3jg9o
Mixed Media Paper lasso.to/amazon/qlVOReH/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Distress Spray Bottle lasso.to/amazon/t6bIfEw/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint: Permanent Rose, Cerulean Blue, Purple Lake shrsl.com/3obyo
Mission Watercolor Lemon Yellow amzn.to/3x7Wavx
Daniel Smith Extrafine Watercolor Mayan Blue Genuine shrsl.com/3obxz
M.Graham & Co. Watercolor Cobalt Blue shrsl.com/3oby1
Schmincke Horadam Aquarell French Ultramarine shrsl.com/3oby2
Holbein Artists Watercolor Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Deep Red shrsl.com/3oby4
Kosher Salt lasso.to/amazon/xiorNNx/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Simply Simmons Watercolor Brush Size 10 shrsl.com/3obz4
Bombay India Ink Cherry Red lasso.to/amazon/jx0GQDU/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Teal lasso.to/amazon/fiaV14y/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Yellow lasso.to/amazon/QxzzVs9/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Bombay India Ink Green lasso.to/amazon/ZWO6be0/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Freezer Paper lasso.to/amazon/2pmBONv/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Stencil Girl L199 Stitch a Circle Stencil stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Stitch-A-Circle-Maria-McGuire-p/l199.htm
Rebecca Baer Fanfare Stencil shop.rebeccabaer.com/product/Fanfare-Stencil/41?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
TCW636 Wise Owl Stencil store.thecraftersworkshop.com/product/tcw636-wise-owl
Masks and Die Cut Scrapbook Paper
Sailor Jentle Ink Fountain Pen Ink Purple
J. Herbin Fountain Pen Ink 1670 Collection Emeraude de Chivor jherbin.com/1670.html
Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Worn Lipstick, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Vintage Photo, Festive Berries, Faded Jeans, Spiced Marmalade shrsl.com/3nwc3
Tim Holtz Stencil Mosaic shrsl.com/3oc3o
Tim Holtz Stencil Clockwork shrsl.com/3oc3p
Tim Holtz Stencil Doodle Art 2 shrsl.com/3oc3r
DISCLAIMERS *Amazon Affiliate Links: I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees (at no extra cost to you) by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
WATCH NEXT
Stamping with Watercolor Pens youtu.be/eqBegw49EO0
Gelli Printing with Stencils youtu.be/ovKtKO3bEWw
CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 How to Create Detailed Watercolor Images with Stencils
1:34 Using Stencils with Watercolor Paints
6:55 Using Stencils with India Ink
9:11 Using Masks and Die Cuts with Fountain Pen Ink
12:48 Using Tim Holtz Distress Re-inkers with Stencils
16:18 The Reveal
COME SAY HELLO!
Website: hopalongstudio.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hopalongstudio
Instagram: instagram.com/hopalongstudio
CONTACT
Send me an email at info@hopalongstudio.com, or fill out the contact form on my website hopalongstudio.com/contact/. I always love to hear from my subscribers!
CREDITS
Videography: Panasonic Lumix G9 & Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lasso.to/amazon/4DY4Dms/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.8 lasso.to/amazon/iaGm5e8/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Microphone: Deity V-Mic D3 Pro lasso.to/amazon/sGS2iUU/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Lighting: Neewer Ring Light lasso.to/amazon/qJ0J105/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Neewer Lighting Panel lasso.to/amazon/v3x74h2/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Neewer Soft Box lasso.to/amazon/VNgS4Bo/Rb3iTj7tN6Q
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve
Make sure to subscribe to my channel!
