coloring of embossed paper?

[samigirl66]

I keep seeing cards that have used a embossing folder and then it looks like it has been colored on the raised part? Love the effect it gives but can't figure out where to learn about it! Any help is welcomed!

[Amber79]

The way I color embossed designs is with distress ink and applicator....Recently I rubbed a pigment ink pad over a embossed design. Also I sand the embossed design on colored cardstock with a white core.


Good tips here: http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins...es&rs=ac&len=9

[iamvics]

You can ink up the embossing folder prior to putting your cs through the machine.

[UnderstandBlue]

We just had an AWESOME tutorial on this: Colored Dry Embossing Tutorial - Splitcoaststampers

[christa-lee]

Maybe some people do all of the coloring, and then dry emboss? I sometimes like to ink up a folder and then put it through my machine. I plan on trying this with my Gelatos.

[suesol]

I use a brayer to colour the raised parts after embossing. I ink up the brayer, and with a very light hand roll it over the cardstock. I find I don't get as much ink on the upraised parts this way.

[buggainok]

I sometimes run the card stock through my Cuttlebug with the embossing folder, and then use a teardrop style ink pad to ink the raised parts.

[JoBear2]

I have also coloured on the raised parts of the embossing folder using some of my paler shades of Tombow Pens, then sprayed the folder with water using a Mini Mister and ran it through my Big Shot using a piece of white cardstock or watercolour paper (they both work really well) . Gives a lovely, soft effect.

[ciocidi]

I enjoy applying dry chalks to the raised sections. I use a brush, eye makeup applicators, and/or a round dauber, all of which are dry. This takes a light hand, something on which I am still practicing. When I'm done, I might use a clear embossing ink and heat emboss the shaded areas to set the chalks with some shine. I don't color all parts of any ef, just what I want to emphasize. This is a soft effect that doesn't require staying within the lines.
I've also used a brayer to apply inks the ef itself, again with a light hand, and start away from the folder to apply the dye inks. I don't hesitate to mix colors! Overall patterns and florals seem to come out best for me when I apply multiple colors. If I am going to mist the ef, I will use a sheet of watercolor paper to be embossed- those pads of 15 sheets for $1.00 at JoAnns have worked well for me.
As I am cleaning the brayer, I use a good cardstock and have some unique creations from the inks! I've used my hexagon die from PTI on this variegated paper, and like the subtle creation as an overlay.
Try many approaches with a light hand, and enjoy the creative process!

[Glitter Gypsy]

So many great suggestions! TFS!