You can create interesting backgrounds by using rubber cement before applying ink to the surface. For this technique, you need:
- Rubber Cement
- Card stock
- Brush
- Ink Pad (color of your preference)
Take the cardstock or any other surface where you want to apply the effect; using a brush, apply rubber cement over the cardstock, making a pattern or just random strokes. Let it dry.
Once dried, take a brayer with ink or an ink pad and drag it over the surface. Let the ink dry.
When the ink is dried, rub off the rubber cement from the surface. Now you can see the results and apply another stamp over it or other embellishments.