JULY 30, 2019...TUESDAY TIP....FAUX EMBELLISHMENTS....DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that you can use Stampin’ Up! dies and Stampin’ Emboss Powder to create your own faux metal embellishments? 

Here’s how: 

Step 1. Die-cut three of the die shape you are using for your embellishment. 

Step 2. Adhere these three die cuts together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. This makes for a stronger embellishment, as one die cut makes it too flimsy. 

Step 3. Firmly press your thicker die-cut onto a VersaMark Ink Pad, or place your die-cut face up on some grid paper and press the VersaMark Ink Pad onto your die cut to cover it with ink. 

Step 4. Preferably using tweezers, pick up your die-cut piece and cover it with Stampin’ Emboss Powder, remembering to cover the sides as well, and then heat set the powder with your Heat Tool. 

Step 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 till you have 3–4 layers of Stampin’ Emboss Powder on your die-cut. 

You won’t need any more layers than four as the heated embossing powder will drip off the die-cut if you add any more layers than four. 

Step 6. Once your faux metal embellishments have completely cooled, add them to your next project for a fun metallic look.“