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Foiled Die-Cut Embellishment with Distressed Effect

A project from our live show Join Toni LIVE in the HTCN Studio broadcast Wednesday 9th Feb 22 · 09/02/2022

Create a beautiful die-cut embellishment with a distressed foil finish using heat-set bonding powder and metallic foils. This technique produces a mottled, textured effect that looks stunning on card designs.

8steps
30:15in the show
Step 1 of 8

Step by step

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  1. 1

    Cut a piece of white cardstock using the die-cut machine with the 'Something Wonderful' die.

    ▶ watch this step 30:15
  2. 2

    Stamp the die-cut shape onto white cardstock using the sticky ink pad from the WOW starter kit.

    ▶ watch this step 31:00
  3. 3

    Sprinkle the bonding powder from the foil bundle over the stamped image.

    ▶ watch this step 33:30
  4. 4

    Heat-set the bonding powder using the heat tool on a low setting until it becomes shiny and tacky.

    ▶ watch this step 34:00
  5. 5

    Cut a piece of foil (copper or pink) from the foil bundle to size.

    ▶ watch this step 34:45
  6. 6

    Press the foil firmly onto the tacky bonding powder, burnishing with your finger to ensure good contact.

    ▶ watch this step 35:00
  7. 7

    Peel away the foil carrier sheet to reveal the foiled die-cut with a distressed, mottled finish.

    ▶ watch this step 35:30
  8. 8

    For enhanced coverage, reactivate the bonding powder with the heat tool and apply a second piece of foil if desired.

    ▶ watch this step 36:15

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