Sprinkle-Bossed Chipboard Embellishment

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 1:12:45

Create a subtle textured effect on chipboard by sprinkling embossing powders directly onto white chipboard without ink. This technique produces a delicate, refined look perfect for embellishments.

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Step by step

1. Pour your chosen embossing powders into a lid or palette. ▶ watch 1:13:00
2. Sprinkle the powder directly onto your white chipboard shape, covering both sides if desired. ▶ watch 1:13:45
3. Shake off excess powder back into your container. ▶ watch 1:14:00
4. Hold the chipboard underneath and heat from below using your heat tool on setting two, moving it around to melt the powders evenly through the thick chipboard. ▶ watch 1:15:30
5. Once melted, you can flip the piece over and continue heating from the top if desired for a different effect. ▶ watch 1:16:15
6. Allow to cool completely before using as an embellishment or attaching to your card. ▶ watch 1:16:45

Tips from the show

• Thick chipboard takes longer to heat through, so be patient and keep moving the heat tool
• Some powder may fly off during heating due to the shape, but you can add more if needed
• Heating from underneath versus on top creates different visual effects

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