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Stamping Designs
The process of adding an impression of ornamental type and images (such as a logo or monogram) on surface materials. The stamping process involves using a die with raised or an intaglio surface to apply ink stamping or metallic-leaf stamping.
You Will Need
- Ink pad
- Stamp
- Cut paper to desired size, or use purchased card. Print message on paper or card, if message is desired on the stamped paper.
- Press stamp firmly on to stamp pad, lift and repeat as necessary until design on stamp is evenly coated with ink. Press stamp straight down onto card front or paper, using even pressure.
Pressure Embossing
Pressure embossing is relief printing or stamping in which metal dies or color shaping are used to raise (or lower) an image above (or below) the surface of paper or board.
You Will Need
- card stock or heavyweight paper
- Embossing plate
- Ball-tip stylus
- Removable tape
- Light box or other illuminated glass surface
- Cut paper to desired size, or use purchased card. Print message on paper or card, if message is desired on the embossed paper.
- Tape embossing plate to light box, or place small lamp under glass top table; tape embossing plate to tracing paper and tape to glass.
- Place card or paper, wrong side up, over plate in desired position. Tape card edges down, using removable tape. Test tape on scrap paper first to be sure it won’t damage paper.
- Trace outline of design with stylus, apply firm pressure. If stylus squeaks during use, lubricate the end by rubbing it in palm of your hand. Remove tape.
Thermal Embossing
Thermal embossing is also relief printing or stamping in color shaping are used to raise (or lower) an image above (or below) the surface of paper or board. However, in this technique heat is applied to a powdery substance which replaces the need to physically raise (or lower) by cutting with metals dies.
You Will Need
- Follow steps 1 and 2 above using embossing ink. Sprinkle with embossing powder while ink is still wet. Shake off all excess powder.
- Hold paper near heat source, such as a light bulb or heat gun, until all powder melts, forming raised design.
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Handcrafted Weddings - Stamp Designs
