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Split Negative Embossing By Christine Smith Dec 21, 2004, 13:59 |
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rubber stamp (bold images work best)
versamark or other clear embossing ink
black cardstock
white cardstock
black embossing powder
white embossing powder
heat gun
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| supplies |
1. Measure the size of your rubber stamp image and add 1/2" on each side to this measurement.
2. Cut a piece of black carstock and a piece of white cardstock half the size of the measurement you obtained in step one. For example, if your image is 2.5" x 2.5", your measurement in step one would be 3" x 3" and you would need one piece of black cardstock measuring 1.5" x 3" and one piece of white cardstock measuring 1.5" x 3".
3. Place the edges of the cardstock pieces together, side by side, without overlapping. If desired, use the very edge of post-it notes to hold the pieces in place.
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| cardstock |
4. Ink the stamp with embossing ink and stamp the image centered on the black and white cardstock pieces.
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| stamp image |
5. Carefully separate the two cardstock pieces and sprinkle with embossing powder: white powder on the black cardstock and black powder on the white cardstock.
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| emboss |
6. Heat emboss the images until the powder melts.
7. Reassmble the black and white pieces to use on the progject of your choice: tags, cards, scrapbook borders, titles, etc.
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| join images |
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| embellish |
note: it is also fun to experiment with other colors as well. The card below is done with copper and black:
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| scenic route paper company |
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