| Using embossing powders for your card making ideas | | | | also find a light dusting of bathroom talc works just as |
| is just one of the versatile techniques commonly used | | | | well. |
| by crafters. Embossing powders are a wonderful | | | | Once the area is prepared it is time to ink your stamp. |
| addition to and card makers or scrap bookers craft | | | | Choose your colour of ink preferably clear but if you |
| box. | | | | are new to card making ideas then a matching color to |
| Embossing powders come in a huge variety of colours | | | | your embossing powder will be fine. Always take your |
| and textures and can easily be used by beginners and | | | | ink pad to the stamp rather than pressing the stamp |
| professional for card making ideas | | | | into the ink pad, this will give the stamp an even |
| Using embossing powders for your projects can | | | | coating. |
| create many different effects but you will need to | | | | Once you have inked your stamp you can then press |
| purchase a few basic materials. | | | | it firmly onto your project, hold your hand flat over the |
| The main item you will need to be able to use your | | | | stamp to ensure the entire image is printed, press |
| embossing powders is a heat gun, these can be found | | | | firmly using the palm of your hand, lift the stamp |
| at most craft stores or stamp companies. Some heat | | | | carefully away from the project and make sure you |
| guns are better than others, when you are purchasing | | | | are happy with the result. |
| a heat gun it is worth asking for recommendations | | | | Carefully undo the lid of the embossing powder and |
| from other experts that have used them for their card | | | | generously sprinkle over the stamped image, if you are |
| making ideas. | | | | using a tidy try all the excess embossing powder can |
| You will need to have an ink pad, ink pads come in | | | | be easily tipped back into the pot, I find a folded piece |
| many different colors I find it best to use the same | | | | of paper works just as well. |
| colour ink pad as the embossing powder you are | | | | Gently tap the back of the project or card making |
| going to use, this will eliminate the ink showing through. | | | | ideas to allow any excess embossing powder to |
| You can always use a clear ink pad however if you | | | | come off if you can see any odd bits of embossing |
| are a beginner I would start with a color so you can | | | | powder still in places it should not be use a small paint |
| see where you have stamped. | | | | brush to gently remove it. |
| Stamps - a stamp is essential when using embossing | | | | Use your heat gun to heat the image until it turns shiny, |
| powders as this is the foundation of the design, rubber | | | | hold your heat gun approximately 6 inches from the |
| stamps can be found at craft shops and there are | | | | paper sweeping backwards and forwards until you |
| simply millions that can be bought over the internet. | | | | see the embossing powder melting. Do not over heat |
| Of course you will need embossing powder, again | | | | the image as you can cause the paper and embossing |
| these come in a huge variety of colours, try to math | | | | powder to burn. |
| the colour with the theme of the stamp where | | | | Once you are happy that all the embossing powder |
| possible. | | | | had melted you are done. Step back and admire your |
| To begin embossing it is advisable to wipe the area | | | | finished project. |
| where you are going to stamp with an anti static bag, I | | | | |