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Step 1
Choose the black-and-white photo, or photos, that you'd like to apply color to. Have an adequate amount of ink color choices readily available.
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Step 2
Tint selected areas by first dragging the nib across the ink pad to pick up color. You'll use the nib to tint the black-and-white photo with desired colors, as picked up by the nip. The colors will blend without leaving lines.
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Step 3
Lie the photo on a non-stick craft sheet to protect your work surface and space. To distress the photo with tinting, begin with the lightest colors of ink, such as off-white, an antique linen or old paper hue. Cover the entire photo by sliding the ink pad across the photo. It will not smear the color previously placed on the photo.
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Step 4
Blend the ink applied to the photo by wiping away excess ink with a clean piece of the foam.
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Step 5
Age the photo by applying vintage photo or walnut stain-hued distress ink to the edges of the picture with the foam. Add as much ink as is needed to achieve the desired look.
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Step 6
Blend the ink applied to the photo by wiping away excess ink with a clean piece of the foam.
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Step 7
Try some of the newer brush-tip tinting markers made especially for tinting black-and-white photos. These markers are convenient, easy to use, and they require little to no clean-up. This is a quick alternative to using the traditional ink. Look for these markers in your local craft store.
