Embossing Paste

This week I thought I would make some Christmas cards using  Dreamweaver products, namely the embossing paste and their metal stencils.  The metal ones are slightly deeper than the thin plastic type stencils, so give more dimension when the paste has dried.









I chose a silver embossing paste, and a dark coloured card as a contrast.








 





I attached the stencil using low tack stencil tape (this doesn't tear your card when removed), and made sure that it was firmly attached to my work mat.  I applied a layer of paste, making sure I had covered all the area and not missed any fine corners or edges.










I then used the scraper to remove the excess paste and give a flat, even surface.
I immediately put the residue paste back into the pot, wiped and cleaned the rim before closing, otherwise it will dry up and be wasted.  I also dropped the tools I had been using, into a bowl of warm soapy water to soak.  




I checked that the image had worked, by removing all but the top piece of tape, and using it as a hinge, I carefully lifted from the open edge to check the image was a good one.  If it hadn't have been, it is at this point that you can re tape and go over what you have done - providing you have used this 'hinge' method, to ensure the stencil goes back down in exactly the same place.  Remove stencil and immerse in warm soapy water until you are ready to clean the tools used.

It then needs to be left to dry fully, preferably overnight.  When dry, you will have a lovely raised surface design....one of those you cannot help but stroke :)

It's then just a case of mounting, whatever way pleases you.







Christine.