how to color raised areas cuttlebug embossed

[diannem]

Can anyone tell me how to chalk or ink the raised areas of a cuttlebug embossed background? When I try, it looks so messy.

[graciez]

I use pastel pencils (chalk) from Mike's...to keep it from smudging I usually spray with Krylon Matte Finish.

[kitty14]

I saw a video on youtube where the lady used a brayer and DYE ink. She brayered the inside of the folder but I forgot which side she brayered.:confused: The results were BEAUTIFUL, though.

Maybe do a search on youtube? It is probably somewhere in the Cuttlebug videos because that was the machine she used.

Good Luck! I think you will be happy with the results. And if you wash the folder right away, it usually does not leave stains.

[giasiana]

If you want the raised impressions to be inked, you brayer the raised side of the embossing folder. And vice versa for the alternate.

[cindybstampin]

If your embossed design is raised enough you may be able to add a touch of color directly from the stamp pad. Try it out on a scrap first, it definitely works best with subtle colors.

Adding color to the debossed side of the folder (the one with the design indented Not raised) with a brayer produces the best results, IMHO.

[mycraftyideas]

I would rub a versamark pad lightly over the raised areas and then apply chalks to the raised areas if i want colour.

[Bellegirl]

I just take a sponge or dauber and apply the ink of my choice. I may sponge or dauber on scratch paper first so that I get a light application of the ink on my raised surfaces. It doesn't have to be exact.

[franb63]

I am not sure you are meaning this technique, but I've tried it and they come out good

http://www.stampinkub.com/tutorials/...cuttlebug

[Theresa Romani]

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Originally Posted by giasiana

If you want the raised impressions to be inked, you brayer the raised side of the embossing folder.

I'm confused. Wouldn't that just color the underneath side of the raised image?

[RiverIsis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theresa Romani

I'm confused. Wouldn't that just color the underneath side of the raised image?

yes it would.

I haven't watched the tutorial.

I would lightly tape my card to the raised part of the folder in a couple of places so it doesn't move after its embossed.

After running it through I would leave it on the raised bed to support the background and then use a brayer and ink - the brayer should keep you from getting color in the dips of the embossing with the support of the folder behind.

if you don't use the folder to support the embossing then it can collapse unless you have a very light hand.

HTH

[stamps4funGin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theresa Romani

I'm confused. Wouldn't that just color the underneath side of the raised image?

No it would color the debossed area on the embossed side, if you know what I mean.:neutral:

[CR8tive K8]

I've used chalks dusted on the top after I have embossed for a soft, subtle appearance.

[Theresa Romani]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stamps4funGin

No it would color the debossed area on the embossed side, if you know what I mean.:neutral:

If you brayer the lines (for example) of the Manhattan Floral folder (the positive side) and then run it through the cuttlebug or big shot, the ink will be in the creases on the back side of the raised flowers, as the lines are what push it up on the front to create your image. If I understood the OP, they want to color the raised part, or the other side from what this will ink.

[jeanne3579]

If you use metallic ink pads, you can ink the raised area DTP. However, I have found this does not work so well with dye inks and I make a mess. I have discovered that using a Cut 'N Dry pad or the black pad with the Color Box stylus works perfectly. The pads are both stiff enough not to go into the depressed parts, but absorbent enough to hold color. HTH.