Tim Holtz Distress Grunge Background Tag

Watch Zoey Scarpelli (@scrapsaurus) as she immerses herself in the artistry of creating this masculine tag with a grunge-infused background. Embrace the rugged charm of weathered texture incorporating Distress Sprays, Crayons, and Paint from the @tim_holtz Distress Line. 🖤
Supplies:
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Spray: Uncharted Mariner, Fossilized Amber
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Oxide Spray: Uncharted Mariner
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Flip Top Paint: Black Soot, Ground Espresso
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Crayon: Uncharted Mariner, Fossilized Amber
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Texture Paste: Crackle
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Sprayer
🔹Tim Holtz® by Tonic Studios Surface Media Mat
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Micro Glaze™
🔹Tim Holtz Distress® Foundry Wax Kit #2 Sterling/Statue
🔹Ranger Heat It™ Craft Tool
🔹Dina Wakley MEdia Gesso: White
Other:
Baby Wipes
Instructions:
1️⃣Apply the texture paste through your stencil and let it air dry for better cracks.
2️⃣Add a bit of water with the Sprayer.
3️⃣Spray here and there your Distress Spray Stain. Dry it with the heat tool.
4️⃣Repeat step 3 with Distress Spray Stain.
5️⃣Add Distress Crayon and then smudge it with a damp towel (or baby wipe).
6️⃣Apply with your fingers (or a dry brush) a bit of gesso.
7️⃣Apply Micro Glaze across the tag (do not cover it entirely).
8️⃣Mix Distress Paint Black soot + ground espresso and apply it over the tag with a brush, let it sit a minute. Remove the paint with a damp towel (or baby wipe).
9️⃣Repeat step 8 with just black, let it sit a minute. Remove the paint with a damp towel (or baby wipe)
🔟Add Distress Oxide Spray with a brush and dry with the heat tool. Add Foundry Wax on the surface and set it.
Embellish your tag!
Note: I did the same step from 2 to 13 to another piece of paper and I die cut the embellishments for this tag.
#rangerink #distressink #brayertechnique #mixedmedia #timholtzdistress

[@roxanneosterling9009]

My problem with ranger is they always have people using way more product than you need to get the end result you're going through so many steps and using all this product that you don't need to achieve the end result thus you run out of your stains or your inks sooner and have to buy more which are very expensive.
You do not need to use that much product to receive the end result that you got there's a much simpler way without using half your ink and crayons and more spray and more ink its crazy, all to get you to use more and run out sooner.

[@ranger_ink]

Thanks for your feedback! We aim to cater to all skill levels, which is why we offer both simple and complex techniques. We also have videos that focus on using fewer products efficiently. Your input is valuable, and we'll consider it for future content.

[@roxanneosterling9009]

I understand what you mean. And I appreciate the fact that you have videos where you show people how to use the products more efficiently(ill have to look for those I havent come across them yet)I will say while yes, ranger products are expensive( This is not a Complaint, there are other brands out there more expensive and the quality is no where near Ranger.) Most of if not all of the products can be used a thousand different ways, some of which weren't even intended when the product was being made. That's one thing that I do love. So yes you spend a little money on the distressed inks for example but having that means you can do hundreds of different things with them. More ideas pop up daily.
Also, thanks for responding!