{E} for Embossing

There are two methods of embossing; dry embossing and heat embossing. I have chosen dry embossing to show you.

Firstly you will need to assemble all the required tools: Paper, card or vellum; stencil; embossing tool; light box.

Using a low tack tape, tape the stencil to the front of the card.

Turn the card and stencil over and place it onto the light box. Using the embossing tool, follow the outline of the stencil and any open areas within the stencil.

Turn the card back over to the right side. Using chalks apply to the areas that have been pushed through the stencil. Using a cotton wool ball apply shading from the stencil out onto the card.

Cut the stencilled image out (I have used decorative scissors) and have edged the cut image with an ink pad.