Card Stock
Dry Embossing on Dark Colored Card Stock
Have you ever tried to dry emboss dark colored card stock using a light table? It is almost impossible to see through it! Luckily there are a few options that you can use to successfully dry emboss on darker colors.
One technique is to stamp an image. You want to select a detail image that will look good even if you don’t get all the details just right. Images such as swirls or flowers are a good choice. Lay the card stock on a foam pad with the stamped image side up and cover with wax paper. This will allow your stylus to glide smoothly and avoid tearing. Trace over the image with a stylus.
Turn the stamped image over and sand the raised image gently with a sanding block to make the image stand out more. Instead of sanding, you could also sponge a darker color of ink lightly over the raised image. Another technique is to use an Empressor Stylus, which has 2 roller ball ends that glide easily over your card stock. This type of stylus was designed to work without a light box. To dry emboss, simply lay your card stock over a stencil and roll the Empressor Stylus over the back. This technique will work well with both plastic and brass stencils giving you a nice even dry embossed look.
A third technique is to use an embossing folder with a die-cutting machine. Embossing folders come in a variety of designs and textures. Simply place your card stock in the folder and run through the die-cutting machine following the manufacturer’s instructions.
About the Author
For more rubber stamping techniques, visit Jessica Taylor’s blog at http://www.inkitupwithjessica.com. Through tutorials, videos and project ideas, Jessica will help you easily make cards that make people say “Wow, you’re creative!”
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