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From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-205 |
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Materials: Assorted rubber stamps
Pigment inks in assorted colors
Suze Weinberg's Ultra-Thick Embossing Enamel (clear, gold, black)
Pigment powders
Rub-on metallic pastes
1/8"-thick cardboard
Craft knife
Metal ruler
Embossing heat tool
Silicone glue - Use a sharp knife and metal ruler to cut cardboard into 3" squares.
- Apply embossing ink to the entire surface of one side of a cardboard square. Sprinkle with embossing powder (figureA), then melt with an embossing heat tool. Repeat twice more.
- Before melting the third application of embossing powder, ink one of the rubber stamps with pigment ink, then set aside. While the third application of embossing powder is still hot, impress it with the inked stamp (figure B). The embossing powder solidifies instantly so that the stamp can be easily removed. The ink acts as a protective lubricant for the rubber stamps.
- For a metallic finish, brush the embossed surface with powdered pigment. To intensify the metallic sheen, rub on some metallic paste or glitter glue.
- Repeat steps on remaining cardboard squares, using various combinations of stamp images and media to achieve a range of effects.
Use the cardboard squares in a variety of ways: - Frame singles or groups of squares to create wall art.
- Attach a pin to the back to create jewelry.
- Glue the cardboard squares to a tabletop to create one-of-a-kind furniture.
RESOURCES :
Powdered Pigments (PearlEx)
Available in local arts and crafts stores.
Jacquard Products
Website: www.jacquardproducts.com
Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (Suze)
Suze Weinberg Design Studio
Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: 732-364-3136
Fax: 732-364-7244
Email: suzenj@aol.com
Website: www.schmoozewithsuze.com
The Complete Guide to Decorative Stamping
Model: 082300791X
Author: Grace Taormina
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
GUESTS :
Grace Taormina
Vice President of Product and Creative Development
Rubber Stampede
Website: http://www.deltacrafts.com/RubberStampede/
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