How to Emboss...
Show me the embossing powders!
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Apply pigment ink to your stamp. VersaColor is perfect for this. It is easier to dab downwards onto the stamp, rather than to press the stamp onto the inkpad. |
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Press your stamp firmly onto the paper. |
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Pour plenty of embossing powder over the stamped image. You should have a few minutes while the ink is still wet. |
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Pour the excess powder back into the pot (you actually use very little). |
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Apply heat with your heat gun (not a hairdryer!). You will see the powder melt in just a few seconds. Switch off the heat gun and wait a few more seconds for the powder to be cool to the touch. |
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Voila! The silver powder has completely covered the ink colour underneath and you have a beautiful shiny, embossed finish! |




















