How do I wet emboss a straight line?

[Otis123]

Hi there. Please tell me what kind of pen or other instrument should be used to draw a thin straight line which will then be wet embossed? The powder doesn't still to the "Marvy Brush Marker" or other marker brands. Thanks in advance!

[mdislandgirl]

There are many clear embossing ink markers available -- a Versamarker would also do the trick (Versamark ink pen). Or you could use a regular marker and hit it with Trancendence Embossing Powder -- it does allow embossing on regular dye inks that otherwise dry too quickly. In a pinch, a line drawn with an erasable pen (from PaperMate) will also emboss but it would be a thinner line. The ink holds embossing powder, oddly enough. They come in black, blue and red. Happy Embossing!

[ekip2]

If you don't want a super thin line I use the 1/4 inch red line, terrifically tacky, tape made by Provo Craft. I use my M's coupons to get it. Andrea

[jbcmom]

I second the Versa Marker! You can also "color" in little details on a stamped image to be embossed like jingle bells or buttons.

[MaryEileen]

If you want a fine line, you can use an eraseable ballpoint pen. It's good for signatures, too, if you want to get fancy and emboss it. Eileen

[momis mama]

another vote for the versamarker!


i wonder if a gel pen would work, the ink stays wet for a while.

i am gonna go try it now!

i will report back!


i tried it... it would not be my first choice.

a little bit of powder stuck to the ink and embossed ok when heated.

i would prefer to use versamark but in a pinch i might turn to the gel pen. i have the stardust gel pens and the sparkle was very pretty.

[cbet]

If you have the Sakura Quickie Glue pen, you can emboss with that. I know it seems strange, but the powder sticks to the glue and then embosses just fine. I've used it on stamped images where I just wanted some of the small details embossed.