White Embossed Card with Gilding Wax

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Create an elegant white embossed card featuring a detailed floral design enhanced with metallic gilding wax in gold and silver tones. Learn how to apply and blend creamy gilding wax to create beautiful ombré effects across raised embossed surfaces. This sophisticated technique combines classic embossing with lustrous metallic accents for a truly stunning finish.

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut white cardstock to size and place it into the embossing folder with the floral design. Position the cardstock centrally within the folder.

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2. 

   Run the embossing folder with your card through your die-cutting machine to emboss the floral design onto the black card.

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   If needed, reposition the vellum sheet and run it through the die-cutting machine again to ensure the full embossed design is captured on both ends of the card.

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   Apply gold gilding wax to the top half of the white embossed card. Rub the wax gently into all the crevices of the embossed design to highlight the raised details.

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   Apply silver gilding wax to the bottom half of the embossed card using your finger or a soft cloth. Gently rub the wax over the raised embossed areas to highlight the texture.

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   Use your finger to blend the gold and silver gilding waxes together where they meet on the embossed card, creating a smooth ombre transition between the two colours.

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   Gently rub the gilding wax over the embossed floral design, ensuring it reaches into all the detail without creating harsh lines. Work carefully to highlight the raised pattern evenly.

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   Wipe any excess gilding wax from your finger onto a cloth or tissue to avoid waste before applying to your embossed card.

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Tips from the show

• The gilding waxes are creamy and blendable, allowing you to layer colours without harsh lines.
• You can build texture and dimension by applying multiple layers of wax to different areas of the embossed design.
• The waxes contain more oil than traditional options, making them easier to blend and manipulate.

More from this show

• Embossed Black Card with White Ink
• Black Embossed Card with Gold Wax
• Bird Stamp Die-Cut Card

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