How to Use Embossing Powder on Cards

Using embossing powder on cards can dress up an image with a raised look. It’s simple to add to cards with just a few steps. You will be embossing all the time once you see how simple it really is.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Homemade card
• Embossing Powder
• Clear embossing ink pad
• Stamps
• Embossing or craft tray
• Embossing heat gun

How to Use Embossing Powder on Cards

1. Place the design in a location where it will be easily seen and won't be covered by anything you may use to finish off your card. The embossed design can go anywhere you would like.

2. Stamp the image onto the paper. Make sure that the stamp has picked up enough of the ink. Since the ink is clear, you won’t be able to see if the entire image has stamped correctly. Remember where you stamped the image so that you know where to put the powder.

3. Place the paper containing the inked image over the craft tray. Pour a generous amount of embossing powder onto the image. Gently shake the paper around to make sure the image is covered by the embossing powder.

4. Pour the extra embossing powder back into the container or into the craft tray first and then into the container, if it’s easier. Tap the paper lightly offer the tray to get any excess powder off of the paper.

5. With the embossing heat gun, heat the embossing powder. The heat will melt the powder to create a raised image. It may take a bit to start melting the powder but once it starts, it will be finished quickly. Keep the embossing heat gun fairly close to the paper, and the melting process should go quickly.

6. Now that your embossed image is done, you can continue embossing other images or you can finish off the card if needed.