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Patterned Paper Embossed with Ink Overlay

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new launch show 2 - broadcast 23rd Oct 23 · 23/10/2023 · watch it from 48:15

Patterned Paper Embossed with Ink Overlay - the finished project
The finished project

Create a beautiful textured card by embossing a honeycomb and butterfly design onto patterned paper. Add layers of coloured pigment inks over the embossed areas to create subtle colour blends and interesting visual depth. Seal your design with embossing powder for a polished, professional finish.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Select your chosen patterned paper and embossing folder. Place the patterned paper into the embossing folder r

    Select your chosen patterned paper and embossing folder. Place the patterned paper into the embossing folder ready for embossing.

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  2. Step 2: Ink both sides of the embossing folder with your chosen ink colour. Apply the ink evenly across the raised pat

    Ink both sides of the embossing folder with your chosen ink colour. Apply the ink evenly across the raised pattern on both the top and bottom sections of the folder.

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  3. Step 3: Place the patterned paper into the inked embossing folder, ensuring it is positioned centrally within the fold

    Place the patterned paper into the inked embossing folder, ensuring it is positioned centrally within the folder to capture the full embossed design.

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  4. Step 4: Run the patterned paper with the embossing folder through your embossing machine to emboss the design onto the

    Run the patterned paper with the embossing folder through your embossing machine to emboss the design onto the paper. The embossed pattern will create a raised texture on the inked surface.

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  5. Step 5: Examine the embossed result and observe how the beautiful pattern interacts with the embossed design. Note the

    Examine the embossed result and observe how the beautiful pattern interacts with the embossed design. Note the dimensional effect created where the embossing has raised the patterned paper.

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  6. Step 6: If using pigment ink, allow the embossed piece to air dry completely or use a heat gun to set the ink before h

    If using pigment ink, allow the embossed piece to air dry completely or use a heat gun to set the ink before handling. This prevents smudging and ensures the ink is fully dry.

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  7. Step 7: If desired, sprinkle embossing powder over the wet embossed design. Heat set with a heat tool to create a seal

    If desired, sprinkle embossing powder over the wet embossed design. Heat set with a heat tool to create a sealed, dimensional finish with an iridescent or pearlescent sheen.

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  8. Step 8: Trim the embossed patterned paper and mount it onto white cardstock. The iridescent rainbow effect created by

    Trim the embossed patterned paper and mount it onto white cardstock. The iridescent rainbow effect created by the embossing folder and ink overlay will create a beautiful dimensional finish to your card.

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