Faux Tarnished Silver

Create a faux tarnished look with embossing powder.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Ink chipboard shape with embossing ink and cover with silver embossing powder.

   

2. Step 2

   Heat embossing powder until it melts. Let cool.

   

3. Step 3

   Cover frame again with embossing ink, applying it lightly and randomly. Coat with UTEE, being sure to leave some areas uncovered.

   

4. Step 4

   Heat UTEE until it melts. The larger chunks of UTEE will disperse the silver embossing, creating a mottled effect that looks like tarnished silver. If not enough silver is showing, you can repeat steps 1-3 until desired effect is achieved.

   

5. Close up look of the Faux Tarnished Silver frame.

   

6. Step 5

   Finish your card.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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