Using Splatter effects can add another layer of visual interest to your projects! There are multiple products and techniques you can use to achieve different types of splatter effects. Our Tim Holtz® Distress line offers a few unique tools and products to help you easily create the perfect splatter pattern in your art. Let's dive in!
Tim Holtz® Distress Splatter Brush
The Tim Holtz® Distress Splatter Brush contains flexible synthetic bristles that you can simply dip into your favorite Distress Inks, Paints or Stains and flick onto your project. Using the Splatter Brush creates fun speckles that vary from small to medium in size depending on the distance away from your surface when you apply. The technique below shows the Splatter Brush used with Distress Paint.
TIP: Make sure when flicking the bristles to pull the bristles towards you and then release them.
Watch Tim's demo on the Splatter Brush (about 4 minutes in) to learn the correct way to hold the brush and 2 different ways to flick the bristles!
Tim Holtz® Distress Marker Spritzer
The Tim Holtz® Distress Marker Spritzer is the perfect tool to create an airbrushed splatter effect using Distress Markers. Use the Marker Spritzer to create small speckles of ink that can be applied to a small or large area depending on distance away from your surface. You can also use the Marker Spritzer through a stencil to create a soft stenciled pattern.
TIP: The marker insert is adjustable so you can accommodate markers different sizes.
Watch Tim's demo on the Marker Spritzer to see how to use with a stencil and adjust the insert for use with other markers.
Tim Holtz® Distress Sprayer
The Tim Holtz® Distress Sprayer uses a convenient trigger sprayer with water to create droplets and various sprayed water effects. With Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Paints, Markers and Stains all being water-reactive, the Distress Sprayer uses water to achieve the perfect organic splatters that cause your colors to flow and blend while preserving the droplets.
TIP: For convenient storage and worry-free travel, the Distress Sprayer features a locking trigger button.
Watch Tim's demo on the Distress Sprayer to see how he creates his signature backgrounds!
Tim Holtz® Distress Spray Stains
Last but not least are the Tim Holtz® Distress Spray Stains! The Distress Spray Stains feature a quality mist sprayer that is ideal for quick and easy ink coverage. This unique mist sprayer produces both small and larger splatters of ink.
TIP: Press the mist sprayer quickly for a fine mist or simply hold the neck of the bottle and press the mist sprayer to achieve larger droplets of ink.
Watch Tim's demo on the Distress Spray Stains!
Happy splattering! :)
