Stray Embossing Powder
by Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Embrace stray and random embossing powder placement as a design element. Stray powder can create wonderful texture and also works great to create highlights and as a resist effect.
Supplies
- Embossing ink (Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink used here)
- Embossing powder (Simon Says Stamp White Detail Powder; Ranger: Lime Mixed Media Powder, Blueberry Speckle Powder used here)
- Stencil (Simon Says Stamp Large Dots used here)
- Paper (Ranger: Watercolor Paper, Distress Tags size #8; Tim Holtz idea-ology Journal Cards used here)
- Ink-blending tools (Ranger tools used here)
- Heat tool
- Non-stick craft sheet (Ranger)
- Stamps (Simon Says Stamp Thoughtful Flowers, You Matter Background used here).
- Other inks (Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black used for stamping; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks used for watercoloring: Wilted Violet, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Ground Espresso, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch, Black Soot, Twisted Citron)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: Sizzix Tim Holtz Crochet Thinlits, Die cutting machine (Big Shot), sequins, twine, lace trim)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Stamp outline images on watercolor paper with a waterproof black ink pad.
NOTE:
Any kind of image that has open space to color works great for the technique. It doesn’t have to be a flower. -
Step 2
Apply embossing ink to areas of the image, using your finger for larger areas and the tip of the handle of a paint brush or another tool for details and smaller areas. You can also use a Q-tip or something similar.
Cover with white embossing powder and melt the powder with a heat tool. Always be careful when using a heat tool so that you don’t burn yourself. -
Step 3
Smear Distress Inks on a non-stick craft sheet and mist lightly with water. Pick up with a paint brush and watercolor the images. Start with the lighter shade and gradually build up darker colors and shading. The embossing powder will resist the ink.
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Step 4
To apply the technique to a background: apply embossing ink through a stencil with an ink-blending tool onto a tag or other background panel. Then dab the tool around the edges and here and there on the design. Emboss with white powder.
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Step 5
Ink the tag using an ink-blending tool. The embossing powder will resist the ink and create a great textured look.
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Step 6
Stamp the background. Wipe the ink off from the embossed areas with a paper towel or cloth.
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Step 7
Embellish the project as desired.
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Step 8
Complete the project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Stray Embossing Powder. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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