Another dry embossing question

[LauraCrr]

I decided tonight I would make a snowflake card using Bashful Blue cardstock, but I can't see through even with my light box. How are people embossing on colored cardstock? I've seen many cards done on colored cs, but can't figure it out. Anyone help me?

[purplewinkle]

I'm trying to understand dry embossing as well. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks

[gv-copperdog]

You can actually do it without seeing. You literally have to feel your way through. Your other choice is to sand the paper over the template. That can be a nice look. There are other dark papers, non-SU, that are made to work. Lasting Impressions makes great paper for this. Good luck. Gay Howe

[LauraCrr]

Do you mean with the sanding blocks, or just regular fine sandpaper. I'll have to try that. Thanks

[GarnetJ]

I do a lot of dry embossing and do not own a lightbox. Like this...
1) tape the brass stencil onto the back (cardboard) side of a steno pad.
2) tape the cardstock over the stencil.
3) with fingers, press down a little to feel a beginning spot.
4) with round tip embossing tool, "find" your way to the end.

[auntytriss]

I love dry embossing, although I don't do it enough ( I go through "spurts" of dry embossing and then neglect my brass templates for months).

Anyway, whenever I dry emboss on colored CS, I use my light table in a dark room. I've tried to go by feel, but I always end up with stray marks...

Hope it helps - and my last word of advice on dry embossing is to use wax paper in between your card stock and the stylus. It's easier to rub the image and I feel like it comes out much smoother. ;)

[LauraCrr]

Thank you so much for all the suggestions! Just tried the embossing on blue in a dark room and it was great. Now my problem with that is I guess that is not a good idea for Stamp a stack, but at least I can do it myself and not be so frustrated.....thanks again!! You gals always come through for me.