Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Something new to try colored dry embossing

Colored Dry Embossing

by Jeanne Jachna
From Spiltcoast stampers.com


Learn tips for using inks to enhance dry embossed designs.

Supplies

  • White cardstock or smooth watercolor paper
  • Embossing folder (Anna Griffin Aviary by Cuttlebug used here)
  • Die cutting/ embossing machine
  • Coloring medium (Ranger Distress Inks used here)
  • Paper stumps or a blender pen
  • Other supplies as needed to complete the card

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Trim a piece of white card stock to 4.25" x 5.5" and emboss with an embossing folder according to your machine's instructions.
  2. Step 2

    Apply the flat side of the tip of a paper blending stump to an ink pad to lift color. Begin with a lighter shade as a base coat of color, then use a darker color to add shading and depth if desired. For fine areas (like the stems here) use the very tip of the nib.

    TIP:

    Hold the blending stump further back to give the flat side of the tip a better angle for coloring the raised areas.
  3. Step 3

    To switch colors use a different paper stump or the opposite end. If you want to use the same paper stump, sand the end down to a fresh point. (See video for tips on cleaning and sharpening stumps.)
  4. Step 4

    Work across the entire image until coloring is complete.
  5. Step 5

    Trim the panel to fit your card base and complete the card.

Video!



Variations

  1. For a watercolored look, create a palette using dye inks or water-based markers. Chalks or PanPastels can also be used.
  2. Use a blender pen to lift and apply color to the embossed images (Stampin' Up! Blender Pen used here).