Simple Heat Embossing Technique

Heat Embossing Technique

This technique allows you to add dimension and texture to your stamped images.

Supplies Needed:

-          Embossing ink (eg: VersaMark)

-          Embossing powder (colour of your choice)

-          Powder tray or scrap paper

-          Craft heat tool

-          Stamp of your choice

-          Cardstock

1.   Press stamp into the embossing ink.  The ink is clear so make sure the stamp gets covered completely with ink.

2.  Stamp the image on a piece of cardstock.

3.  Pour embossing powder over the stamped image.  Gently shake the cardstock to make sure that the powder covers the entire image.  

4.  Shake the excess powder off into the powder tray (or onto a scrap piece of paper).  Tap the back of your stamped cardstock to get the extra bits of powder off the cardstock.

5.  Using the powder tray or scrap paper, pour the remaining powder back into the container.

6.  Heat the powdered image using your crafter heater.  Don’t hold the heater too close to the paper. I suggest a distance of about 1”.  (Some people recommend holding the heat to the back side of the paper to avoid burning the image.)

7.  Heat the powder until it melts.  When fully melted, the powder will look shiny. 

*This is the trickiest part of the process. If you don’t heat the powder enough, it won’t set and will brush or shake off of the image.  If you heat it too long, you can burn it.*

8.  Let image cool.

9.  Decorate card as desired.