I have a lot of "newbies" in some of my stamp clubs and last week we were talking about dry embossing; several of them didn't know what it was so I thought I would share the basics today and give you a project sample with directions at the end of this post…enjoy and please contact me if you need any more info on this fun technique!
Most of the time, dry embossing is done by using a brass template. SU has several to choose from the one used in the card I feature below is "Floral Frenzy".
1] Secure the Classy Brass template to a light source, such as a light table or a window, with a piece of tape.
2] Rub waxed paper on the surface of the card stock so that
the stylus will glide more smoothly and to help prevent tears in your
paper.
3] Place the paper or card stock over the template, positioning it
so that you'll have the image where you want it. For a raised image on
the front of the card, place the paper face down.
4] Using the large end of the stylus tool, press the paper through
the open areas of the templates. This produces a raised image.
5] If you want to color the raised image, reposition the brass
template over the image on the front side of the card stock. It will
act as a mask to protect the flat surfaces around the embossed image.
Apply color with a small sponge using Stampin' Pads or Stampin'
Pastels.
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