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A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Carley Duff for the brand new SBM launch show 4 - broadcast 26th Oct 23 · 26/10/2023 · watch it from 26:45
Create a sophisticated steampunk-inspired card featuring embossed metalwork patterns enhanced with acrylic spray paint in gold and blue tones. The design is brought to life with black ink detailing applied using a brayer, creating depth and dimension across the geometric peacock feather motifs. This striking technique combines texture and colour for a truly eye-catching handmade card.
Run black cardstock through your die-cutting machine with a decorative embossing folder to create a raised pattern on the surface.
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Gently swirl your acrylic spray cans to wake up the product, being careful not to shake them vigorously or block the nozzles.
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Spray the embossed card with gold acrylic spray, ensuring the raised pattern areas are well covered with the metallic colour. Allow the spray to dry completely before proceeding.
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Spray the embossed card with blue acrylic spray, layering it over the metallic colours to create a mixed effect with blue, grey and bronze tones.
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Heat-set the sprayed card using a heat tool to dry the acrylic finish. Move the heat tool over the surface to set the blue and metallic spray colours.
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Use a brayer with black ink to roll over the embossed and sprayed design. This will add definition and pull out the raised detail of the pattern.
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View the finished embossed card with its metallic spray finish and ink detailing. The combination of the decorative pattern and colour creates a steampunk or palace-inspired aesthetic.
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