Embossing Powder Techniques

Embossing Powder Techniques

Julie Heyer Julie Heyer

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Create unique and colorful images with Embossing powders and Boardwalk Jumbo and Art Nouveau stamps.

Embossing

Selective Versamarker Embossing

Stamp image in Versamark ink and then heat emboss with navy blue powder.

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Color in select areas of the image with a Versamarker and heat emboss with other blue powders.

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Continue to add each individual color and heat emboss after each application.

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Tips: Leave some areas untouched to create the illusion of highlights. Use the fine tip point of the Versamarker to fill in smaller stamped areas.

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Freestyle Versamarker Embossing

Draw random wavy lines with the brush tip of the Versamarker.

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Sprinkle on various colors of blue embossing powder.

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Heat set to melt the powders.

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Multi-Color Embossing

Bend the Boardwalk Art Nouveau dotted border while attaching it to an acrylic block to create a wave effect.

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Add a random stamped pattern with Versamark ink.

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Sprinkle shades of blue and green embossing powder into a funnel tray.

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Slide the panel into the colors and gently shake them through the ink.

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Heat emboss the powders to set.

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There are so many embossing techniques to try. Which one is your favorite?

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