Hi everyone. There are a few different ways to colour embossed images. This month we experimented with three; sponging, watercolouring, and inkpad swiping. There is a link to a video for each of the different ways if you want to check them out.
1) Sponging
Video: Soft Looking Card with Pigment Inks (7.41)
Supplies:
- Embossing Folder (3D works best)
- Cardstock
- Inks
- Sponge Dauber
Following the top video above ...
- Emboss cardstock
- Use small or detail blending brushes and light pressure to add ink to embossing.
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2) Watercolouring
Video: Watercoloring with 3D Embossing Folders (7.27)
Supplies:
- Embossing Folder (3D works best)
- Watercolour Paper
- Inks or Watercolours
- Watercolor Brush(s)
Following the video above ...
- Emboss watercolour paper or water-friendly card (Bristol, Mixed Media, etc.)
- Pick up colour from palette using a damp brush; watercolour embossed image.
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3) Inkpad Swipe
Supplies:
- Embossing Folder (3D works best)
- Distress Oxide ink in light, medium and dark shades
Technique Instructions for Ink Swiping
Following video above...
- Emboss on dark colored cardstock
- Swipe raised areas with light colored ink. Go over raised area multiple times until you are happy with coverage.
- Swipe darker ink over some parts of raised area
- Swipe a little bit with darkest ink
Coloured Dry Embossing Card Samples
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Sharing cards ... thank you!
technique and sample cards.
See you then!
