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A project from our live show THE FRIDAY FINAL CUT - Broadcast 6th November 2026 · 06/11/2026 · watch it from 55:45
Create a striking boat card on black cardstock with white pigment ink stamping and clear embossing for a sophisticated, high-contrast finish. The embossed detail creates a glass-like dimensional shimmer that makes the nautical design truly stand out. This elegant technique transforms a simple stamp into a dramatic, contemporary greeting card.
Cut a piece of black cardstock to your desired card size.
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Ink up the solid portion of the boat stamp using white pigment ink, ensuring even coverage across the entire stamping surface.
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Stamp the inked solid portion of the boat image onto the black cardstock, positioning it in the centre of the panel.
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Reload the stamp with white pigment ink and stamp a second time directly over the first impression to build up the white colour and create a more opaque finish.
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Sprinkle clear gloss embossing powder over the wet white ink on the boat image. Ensure the powder covers all the stamped areas completely.
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Heat-set the white embossing powder using a heat gun, moving it over the surface until the powder melts and becomes shiny and glass-like.
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Once the embossed image has cooled, you can optionally add white details such as a moon or additional highlights to complement the embossed boat design on your black cardstock.
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