Heat-Set Embossed Background with Grease Proof Paper

A project from our live show WOW WOW WOW LIVE - Join Toni and WOW Ambassador Marion Emberson - Broadcast 26th April · 26/04/2022 · watch it from 1:02:30

Create a beautiful marbled background using embossing powders and grease proof paper. This technique produces different effects depending on whether you use an iron or heat tool.

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Step by step

1. Place grease proof paper on your work surface. ▶ watch 1:03:15
2. Sprinkle your first embossing powder colour onto the grease proof paper in various areas. ▶ watch 1:03:30
3. Sprinkle your second powder colour onto different areas. ▶ watch 1:03:45
4. Sprinkle your third powder colour onto the remaining areas. ▶ watch 1:04:00
5. Fold the grease proof paper over to enclose the powders. ▶ watch 1:04:15
6. Press down firmly with a mini iron to melt the powders, or use your heat tool on setting two with quick pouncing motions, moving around to avoid overheating one spot. ▶ watch 1:04:30
7. Allow to cool completely, then carefully peel away the grease proof paper to reveal your embossed background. ▶ watch 1:08:30

Tips from the show

• You can use parchment paper or heat-resistant vellum instead of grease proof paper
• Different application methods (iron versus heat tool) create different effects
• Don't hold the heat tool in one spot too long as it will stop the air flow and overheat

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