Make your own metal embellishment with a few layers of embossing powder.
Metallic Embossing Powder (here copper)
Heat gun
Versamark™
Stamps
Cardstock
Scissors
Powder Pal® (optional)
Step 1.
Ink stamp with Versamark and set aside.
Step 2.
Completely cover cardstock with Versamark.
Step 3.
Cover cardstock with metallic embossing powder.
Step 4.
Heat embossing powder with heat gun until melted.
Step 5.
While embossing powder is still hot, add more powder over the cardstock.
Heat again until melted.
You will need at least 4 layers to make the embossing powder thick enough for a good imprint.
Step 6.
Heat cardstock again until the embossing powder is hot.
Working quickly, press the stamp into the embossed area.
Step 7.
When embossed layers have cooled, remove stamp to reveal debossed image.
Step 8. (optional)
Trim images, leaving a small border around each piece.
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Metal. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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