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Take brown liquid applique and brayer it around (and around!) on glossy paper until it is almost paper thin and then heat emboss it. Glossy paper is the only thing I know of that works. It does look like suede. I've never used another color other than brown and it's not available everywhere. Good luck!
I did the same but without the brayering. I made suede looking paper...using regular cardstock and just spread the liquid applique with my fingers. It gave it some ridges that were kind of cool. I also had added some turquoise (since I was doing a more indian looking card) and that gave it more interest too. Here is the card.
I just took a piece of SU cardstock and crumbled it up in my hands, worked it really well and pulled the 2 layers apart... instant suede look and you get 2 pieces!
I just got through making some faux suede and it looks so real. I took a paper bag and cut a piece out of it. Next I crumpled it up (the more crumpled the better). I put some brown liquid applique on a piece of wax paper and ran the brayer over it. Then I rolled the brayer on top of the crumpled paper until I had a thin layer on top. I had to do this several times to get enough on the paper. Last I heated it with the embossing gun. Not only does it look like suede, it also feels like it.
I just got through making some faux suede and it looks so real. I took a paper bag and cut a piece out of it. Next I crumpled it up (the more crumpled the better). I put some brown liquid applique on a piece of wax paper and ran the brayer over it. Then I rolled the brayer on top of the crumpled paper until I had a thin layer on top. I had to do this several times to get enough on the paper. Last I heated it with the embossing gun. Not only does it look like suede, it also feels like it.
This is the method I have used, and what she said! You can also stamp over it (permanent inks work better) and/or sponge to make it look even more realistic. Just remember to wash off your brayer immediately. If it dries at all, you will not be able to remove it. I keep a container of water on my stamping table when I do this technique. Here's a card I made using it:
This is the method I have used, and what she said! You can also stamp over it (permanent inks work better) and/or sponge to make it look even more realistic. Just remember to wash off your brayer immediately. If it dries at all, you will not be able to remove it. I keep a container of water on my stamping table when I do this technique. Here's a card I made using it:
Kiss Off will remove dried acrylic paint from brayers and stamps. Dampen the brayer or stamp with water and run KO over the entire surface; sit aside overnight. Scrub with a toothbrush (I use a cheapo battery operated one). Rinse with water. If paint remains, repeat. The paint will come off...honest! I've been stamping with acrylic paint for years, and have never had a situation where KO didn't get rid of the paint.
But...to avopid the problem, have a damp kitchen sponge on the counter when using an acrylic paint. Roll the brayer over the sponge when finished; set the stamps on the sponge if you cannot clean the paint off immediately after stamping. Acrylic paints will not dry if kept damp.
Kiss Off will remove dried acrylic paint from brayers and stamps. Dampen the brayer or stamp with water and run KO over the entire surface; sit aside overnight. Scrub with a toothbrush (I use a cheapo battery operated one). Rinse with water. If paint remains, repeat. The paint will come off...honest! I've been stamping with acrylic paint for years, and have never had a situation where KO didn't get rid of the paint.
But...to avopid the problem, have a damp kitchen sponge on the counter when using an acrylic paint. Roll the brayer over the sponge when finished; set the stamps on the sponge if you cannot clean the paint off immediately after stamping. Acrylic paints will not dry if kept damp.
This is great to know, Nancy! Thanks! I'm wondering if this product will work for the liquid applique too? I think of that as being a little more than acrylic paint.
Linda
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This is great to know, Nancy! Thanks! I'm wondering if this product will work for the liquid applique too? I think of that as being a little more than acrylic paint.
Linda
Linda,
Not to worry! The only extra feature found in LA is a puff additive...same as Tulip Puff Paint. Tulip is far cheaper; however, it's not available in the wide range of colors found in LA.
Check out the Tulip display in a crafts store...or go to the http://wwwlduncancrafts.com (click fabric paints)...to see the colors of Tulip Puff.
I've got some information concerning Tulip Puff on my blog. It's under the Duncan entry (Worthy Of Mention category). Faux Suede is only one of many techniques for this type of paint...it's great to stamp with!
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