Tuesday Tip – Masking with rub-ons

by Alison

This week we’ve got a fantastic tip from Christine!


“It’s easy to change the colour of your rub-ons using this really simple masking technique. Here’s how…”

Step 1. Gather your supplies. You’ll need some paper in the colour you want your rub-on to be, some paint, a brush, a special eraser and of course a rub-on. I’ve also combined Fran’s technique where she used the backing sheet from the die-cut shapes as a mask to add a bit more interest.


Step 2. Cut out and apply your rub-on to the paper.


Step 3. Flip the die-cut mask over so the back is face-up and position it over your rub-on. Paint over the whole lot in a contrasting colour.


Step 4. Wait until the paint is dry, then grab your eraser and erase your rub-on.  It should come away easily allowing your background paper to show through – fun!

The finished product…

Thanks to Christine and her fabulous tip your now ready to create your very own at home!

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9 comments

1 Rona { 02.09.10 at 8:20 am }

What a great idea Christine, I will have to try this one out soon :-)

2 Louise C { 02.09.10 at 8:42 am }

Simple and smart, I love it!

3 Helén { 02.09.10 at 9:05 am }

Wow, that’s a great tip!

4 Pam { 02.09.10 at 10:13 am }

Love this idea Christine-what special eraser do you use?

5 Rebecca { 02.09.10 at 10:48 am }

Fantastic tip!!! Shame Kaiser no longer make or sell the rubon eraser it was such a fantastic tool:-(

6 Christine { 02.09.10 at 5:14 pm }

Thanks girls! Rebecca’s right, Kaiser used to make these erasers, I think they were sold in packs of 2. I know that Stampin’ Up make them as well though.

7 Rebecca Bradley { 02.09.10 at 8:10 pm }

Oh wow what a great tip. I’ve had times where I’d like my rub-ons to be coloured. Will have to give this a try!

8 Samantha { 02.10.10 at 12:24 pm }

so clever! i’m going to have to give this a go, how joy would it look with flourishes!

9 Karen Keiper { 02.10.10 at 1:08 pm }

OK, I think i understand how to do this. It really doesnt rub the paint off??? WIll have to try it.

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