I've returned to my first love for Today's project.. Stamping! or to be more specific, Heat Embossing!! I can't remember the last time I did any but picking up the Heat gun and watching the Embossing Powder do it's stuff has reignited my passion for this technique. I still remember the first time I saw "the magic" happen when the Embossing Powder turned from a dull Grey to a shiny Silver.. How did it do that? I don't care, I just know I love the effect.
I stamped out an image on Black & White card stock using Versa Mark Clear Ink and poured Silver Embossing Powder over the images and heat set them.
I cut out alternate layers from both of the coloured card stock
and then mounted them on top of each other with foam pads.
I then mounted the whole Medallion image onto a Black & White Matt set which I had layered disproportionately, that's a log word for me! I usually Matt and layer proportionately I.E each layer the same measurement up from the last layer, but I am finding matting and layering disproportionately gives a really nice effect and is great for Matt and layering your photo's for Scrapbookig too..So, there you have it, very simple but also very effective..
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Pinnacles.
Very effective...black/white & silver always a stunning combination.
ReplyDeleteKnow you have been super busy Andy but we seem to be missing the 1st of the month post???
Toni :o)
Yay!!! Well done. Return of the mandalla in my most favourite form.
ReplyDeleteExcellent to see Andy, monotone, heat embossing and mandalla's. ( Oooh! yes, and disproportionate layering a bit out of your comfort zone here!!!)
A striking achievement, easily achieved and so many, many more options available. Thanks for sharing.
Renee xx
What a great stamp you used! I also can never get enough of the magic of embossing powders :) Same as the magic of shrink plastic ... still makes me go oohhh and aahhh :)
ReplyDeleteWell I must agree I have missed this technique. I remember the my first attempt a few years ago after a class. I showed you my attempt of which I was so pleased with. As always you was full of praise of my achievements. It is only now that I look at the card and think how would I ecver get it in the post as it had about 10 layers. I do hope we are going to see more of these types of techniques. As always well done Andy. Lyn (wed)
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