How to make patterned paste
Making patterned paste is easier than you think - just follow these steps.....
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polka dots
Roll your main colour of paste and leave it covered. Roll you second colour and cut out your chosen shapes - for example polka dots. We used the PME circle plunger cutter which works beautifully for this project. Arrange your cut outs on your main piece of paste.
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or stripes
You could use a JEM strip cutter to make stripes. Or use stars, hearts, blossoms or leaves as other examples.
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blend the pastes
Place a stay fresh mat over the top of your paste and roll firmly. This will blend the pastes together. Using a stay fresh mat helps prevent the paste from distorting so your polka dots stay round and so on.
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it's ready!
Your patterned paste is now ready to use. Have fun experimenting with different ideas.