I used a triple embossing technique for this, if you haven't tried it before pull up a pew and I'll walk ya through!
I started with some 2"x2" squares by Magenta. These are very sturdy, you need to use something sturdy for triple embossing or it can break (or crumble in the post which I found out once!) The Stampman sell chipboard squares which are fab for this technique and more.
Colour your chipboard with a base colour of pigment ink - dye will just seep into the chipboard so you need a pigment which sits on the surface. Here I used a black brilliance ink.
Now just to mention if you see this demo'ed at a show you may see us leave the embossing powder in a pile and quickly flip the tile onto it whilst its still hot. This is for more experienced who have finger tips of steel lol! If its your first time then let it cool before adding more ink and another layer of powder.
NB: If you remove your stamp when its still hot you could end up with molten embossing powder stuck to it and cause damage. After about a minute it will simply pop off.
You can use coloured inks or a clear ink but make sure you at least have versamark on to protect your stamp. Don't use clear stamps for this, just rubbah!
OK you got that? Go have a play! For this I punched holes in the tiles BEFORE I added powder and made a little hanger :) Don't be afraid to experiment! Come show us your creations over at The Stampman!
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11 comments:
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Wow, I have never seen this technique before, it looks totally AMAZING!!
Thank you for sharing over at Make It Monday this week and for that fab tutorial.
Michelle :-)
Ace Vix! Both the project and the tutorial!!
Yep, people want to see things done mega quick at shows so we need to have fingers of steel to handle that hot stuff quickly, but doing it nice and easy at home, leaving it to cool, re-inking and repeating is the best way to start.
Though saying that, once you get a dab hand at it, you'll be flipping those hot tiles too! We're also an impatient bunch at home aren't we:)
Seriously though, take Vix's advice and don't be afraid to try this technique, take your time, there's really no need to rush it.
If you don't like the final result then reheat it, it'll melt out, then try again until you are happy with it. Add more embossing powder if needed. Don't ever bin it, just try it again another day.
Janet will be chuffed to bits with this for the poppy appeal!
Brilliant, thanks Vix!!! :D
Jill
Gorgeous tiles! Thanks for playing the Gingersnapper's Choice Challenge!
FANTASTIC and a fabulous technique!!! Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious!!
xx
fabulous creation, thanks for playing along with craftycatz this week, x carol
WOW...Vix this is awesome I will def be having a try of this I've never seen it before. Thanks for another awesome tute hun.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
These tiles are brilliant Vix, a fab technique x
Wow, I love the 'twinchies' and the tutorial. Lynn x
p.s. Could you check your spam mail for an e-mail from me? Many thanks. x
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh so clever and amazing
Fabulous tutorial and fabulous finished artwork! You are sooo clever - these pieces look amazing! Hugs, Lesley
Fabulous piece and great tutorial--I found your piece at the Gingersnap Creations Blue Moon Challenge!
:)
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