Die Cutting Napkins
by Dave Brethauer
The absorbent properties of napkins add delightful dimension to die cuts.
Supplies
- White paper napkin (thin, cheap napkins work best)
- Dies (Memory Box 94306 Silverdale Branch die used here)
- Cardstock
- Die cutting machine
- Watercolor paints (Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and Starry Color metallic watercolor paints used here)
- Watercolor brush (No.2 round brush used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: Memory Box CL5245 Tidings Wreath clear stamp set, white embossing powder, embossing heat tool)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Begin by unfolding a napkin.
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Refold the napkin so that it will have eight layers when the die cuts through it.
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Step 2
Cut a piece of plain white cardstock slightly larger than the die to be used.
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Place the folded napkin on top of the white cardstock.
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Step 3
Place the cutting die on top of the napkin and onto your die cut machine. Cut according to your machine’s instructions.
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Step 4
After cutting, remove the cut shape as you normally would and begin painting.
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Use plenty of liquid, so that the layers of the napkin soak up the liquid and puff up a bit.
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Step 5
While the napkin die cut is still wet, brush over the surface lightly with metallic paint to provide a sparkly accent. Allow to dry before using on project.
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Step 6
Use the die cut embellishment to complete a card or other project.
Video!
Your Turn
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Questions and Comments
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instead of painting? Thanks.
I can’t wait to try it!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial.
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