[Cuttlebug Blog] Heat Embossing Tutorial

[Emerald Jayd]

Good morning everyone! As I promised yesterday Suzann has a treat for you all today. When I asked you all what you wanted to see here... someone suggested heat embossing inspiration. Like I have said before... Ask and ye shall receive!  So I am going to turn you over to her!

Hi Everyone~

Suzann here, I am so glad to share one of my favorite techniques with you. I have created my fair share of heat embossed cards. Everything from spider webs to Christmas trees. I love how the embossed look gives a "raised" feel to any image!

Step 1: Gather Supplies

-Versamark ink pad
-embossing powder (I am using SU white)
-Heat Gun
-Card base (I used the paisley cuttlebug folder to decorate)
-stamp image (I am using Technique Tuesday)
-Tray

Step 2: Stamp image


* a little tip here: if you rub a pinch of cornstarch on your paper before you stamp the image your image will
be more detailed*

Ink the image with the versamark generously.
(because it is clear it was hard to photograph- you can hold the image up to the light and see a shiny image)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Step 3: Apply Embossing Powder


The tray is optional but will make cleanup a lot easier.
Also be sure to apply the powder heavily. It will not take much but it is better to cover the image completely.
Be sure to gently tap the paper to knock off the excess powder.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This is what the image will look like.



 

Step 4: Heat

Use a back and forth motion
This will prevent you from burning yourself or starting a small fire~ giggle :)

Here the image is partially heated, note that the image will begin to change colors.

Finished Project! Just added some ribbon and a bow~

I hope that this tutorial will inspire some awesome projects! Happy Scrappin!

~Suzann~

Thanx Suzann for the great heat embossing tutorial. If you guys enjoyed this tutorial let Suzann know by leaving some love for her... you never know... If we get enough comments... maybe we could talk her into doing another tutorial! :op

Scrap Crazy Everyone and have a Great Tuesday!

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Posted By Emerald Jayd to Cuttlebug Blog at 6/22/2010 08:39:00 AM