Black Ink and Gold Gilding Wax Embossed Hibiscus Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - NEW AND EXCLUSIVE - Join Toni for her new launch and inspiration - show 2 - broadcast 22nd May 23 · 22/05/2023 · watch it from 42:00

Create a dramatic, dimensional card by embossing a watercolour-painted hibiscus background, then inking the back of the embossing folder in black and re-embossing to add depth. Finish with gold gilding wax to highlight the raised details.

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Step by step

1. Spot three ink pad colours (such as pink, blue and green) onto white cardstock in a scattered pattern. ▶ watch 42:15
2. Spritz the inked cardstock lightly with water to blend the colours together. ▶ watch 42:30
3. Soften any harsh lines between colours by gently blending with your finger or a tissue. ▶ watch 42:45
4. Place the painted cardstock into the Dainty Hibiscus embossing folder with the die plate in position. ▶ watch 43:00
5. Run the cardstock through your die-cutting machine to emboss and cut out the design. ▶ watch 43:15
6. Remove the die plate from the embossing folder by gently peeling away the low-tack tape. ▶ watch 43:30
7. Ink the flat back side of the embossing folder with black ink pad, covering the entire surface with good colour coverage. ▶ watch 43:45
8. Line up your embossed cardstock back into the folder and run it through the machine again to transfer the black ink and add extra dimension. ▶ watch 44:00
9. Apply gold gilding wax to the raised embossed areas by gently brushing or swiping it across the design. ▶ watch 44:15
10. Mount the finished embossed piece onto a black card base to complete the card. ▶ watch 44:30

Tips from the show

• The black ink on the back will hide the white cardstock and leave only the coloured watercolour visible on the front.
• Experiment with different colour combinations and techniques; the cardstock is indestructible, so you can try multiple approaches without worry.

More from this show

• Hibiscus Embossed Background with Watercolour and Ink Pad Technique
• Watercolour Painted Hibiscus Embellishment Card
• Stencil Background with Single Embellishment Card
• Dipped Embellishment Watercolour Technique

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