Embossing Folder Ink Pad Texture Technique

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Create a textured background by inking the raised portions of an embossing folder with an ink pad, then pressing white cardstock into the debossed areas. This produces a subtle, elegant embossed effect with selective ink coverage.

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Step by step

1. Prepare your embossing folder and identify the raised and debossed areas. ▶ watch 24:00
2. Swipe a black ink pad across only the raised portions of the embossing folder. ▶ watch 24:15
3. Use a tissue to gently remove excess ink from the raised areas to avoid harsh lines. ▶ watch 24:30
4. Place white cardstock into the embossing folder, pressing it firmly into the debossed areas. ▶ watch 26:00
5. Remove the cardstock to reveal the textured print with ink only in the debossed recesses. ▶ watch 26:15

Tips from the show

• Be careful to apply ink only to the raised portions to keep the effect clean and defined.
• Gently tap and brush the ink pad to control coverage and avoid getting ink on the debossed side.

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