Heat embossing . . . it's a terrific technique when combined with the Falling Leaves masking stencil!
Embossing Technique - Stencil Resist
Lay the masking stencil onto a watercolor paper panel. Press an embossing ink pad directly onto the stencil, making sure to apply ink over the entire panel.
Sprinkle the panel with white embossing powder. Melt the powder with a heat tool.
Place a second watercolor panel onto the inked masking stencil. Rub the back of the panel with firm pressure to ensure that all remaining ink is transferred to the paper.
Cover the inked panel with white embossing powder and heat set to melt. Gather several colors of water-reactive inks to coordinate with the Falling Leaves palette. I chose Pine Needles, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade Distress Inks along with Candied Apple and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Inks.
Apply inks over the panel in a circular motion with Ink Applicator Brushes.
Spritz the panel lightly with water.
Rub the image with a soft, dry cloth.
Apply ink to the second panel with any inks left on the brushes.
Buff the panel with a soft cloth.
Create a set of cards with the Falling Leaves collection.
I recently shared a similar technique featuring Sunflower stamps and colored pencils. Check it out!
Now, it’s your turn! Create artwork with the emboss resist techniques shared here or create your own. Visit the Facebook Chat Group 09/19 Technique Challenge post to upload completed artwork in the comments section. Not a chat group member? Answer a few simple questions, and we will accept your request in no time!
Julie
