What are the ingredients in embossing powder?

Embossing powder is made of finely ground resin or polymer and a mild solvent adhesive , which is used for heat embossing. When left like this, it will create a clear embossing powder. However, it is often mixed with coloured pigment ink, pigment powders and/or glitter to create a different look.

Can you use a hair dryer with embossing powder?

Heating tool: A heating tool, also known as a heat gun or embossing gun, melts down the embossing powder. A hair dryer isn't interchangeable because it blows too much air and doesn't get hot enough . Paper: Heat embossing works on a wide variety of papers.

What makes embossing powder stick?

4. Embossing Ink. Embossing Ink is a unique type of Ink that makes the effect possible - it's essentially a glue in an ink pad form, meant to use with stamps. Stamping with a special embossing ink will hold your embossing powder in the location you want it.

What is a substitute for embossing powder?

Embossing powders are very similar to DTF powder where they're both thermoplastic polymer, except embossing powders cost a lot more than DTF powder. They may differ in some chemical component with embossing powder requiring a higher melting point, however both can be melted with an iron or heat gun.

What ink is best for embossing powder?

you want to make sure you use a slow drying ink, like versamark or pigment , so it gives the powder time to adhere. I use mostly ranger powders. marvy also makes embossing markers that you can use to color in/emboss your stamped images.

Why is my embossing powder not sticking?

Problem: Powder Doesn't Stick Properly Additionally, ensure your surface is dry and free from moisture , as dampness can affect powder adhesion. Using a quality embossing ink pad and pressing firmly can also improve powder adherence.

How to keep embossing powder from sticking to paper?

Try swiping an 'anti-static' bag across your card before stamping – these will cover sticky bits with the enclosed powder, making it more likely that the embossing powder won't stick anywhere it shouldn't.

Can you use glitter instead of embossing powder?

Texture: Both glitter and embossing powder can have a similar look, but the texture is often very different . After heating embossing powder it is often smooth to the touch and after it has cooled down it does not shed. I find glitter to be brighter and more textured because it is not melted into one.

How to emboss for beginners?

First, you need to stamp your image using embossing ink. Then, sprinkle embossing powder all over it. To melt the powder, apply heat to the stamped image (with a heat tool or a heat gun) . The ink and powder combination will result in a shiny texture and a gorgeous 3D effect.

Can I use Mod Podge with embossing powder?

While the Mod Podge is still wet, quickly sprinkle embossing powder over the design . The quicker you can cover the design, the better. Once it is all covered, press over the whole design to help the embossing powder stick to the Mod Podge. Let it dry for a few minutes.

Is embossing powder safe?

Under normal conditions of intended use, this product is not expected to be a health risk .

Is embossing powder just glitter?

Texture: Both glitter and embossing powder can have a similar look, but the texture is often very different . After heating embossing powder it is often smooth to the touch and after it has cooled down it does not shed. I find glitter to be brighter and more textured because it is not melted into one.

Is embossing powder and pigment powder the same?

The main difference between pigment and embossing powders consists in their final attachment . Embossing powders must be fixed by means of a Heat Gun while pigment powders are just slightly sprinkled with water and let dry on air.

NEW embossing powder recipe... (2024)

ok...

it's a fact...

I don't cook anymore...

BUT,

I love to discover new recipes

using embossing powders...

vintage, rusty, verdigris colored metal tools

that we spotted in an antique store,

inspired me to see if I could figure out a recipe that would look like rust...

I wanted tocombine products that I had,

to make something new...

to make the custom rust...

(which later magically transforms into

verdigris powder)

hold on to yourblending tools!

grab some measuring spoons

and

you'll need...

orange blossom embossing powder

watering can embossing powder...

frosted crystal embossing powder...

and

super fine detail gold embossing powder...

here's the recipe for

the custom mix I made up...

⅛ teaspoon or less of the gold powder

TRUST ME ON THIS...

I used WAY too much in the first batch...

a little goes a long way on the gold...

add

¼ teaspoon of orange blossom embossing powder

add

¾ teaspoon watering canembossingpowder

add

2 tablespoons of frosted crystal embossing powder...

shake...stir...

MIX WELL...

that's it!

fear not...

at this point it's not cute...

the magic happens when it's melted...

Ranger has fillable jars

that work well to store

custom embossing powder mixes...

they are also great for organizingembellishments...

I like that the clear lids allow me to see what I have in them &

I label them on the bottom...

just use a circle punch to write your recipe...

at about $1.00 each,

they're a good price & super convenient!

I originally wanted an orangish rusty color...

so I swiped the orange blossom pad over the manila scrap, sprinkled on the custom mix and used the embossing gun to melt the powder...

this is the result...

very textured, & rusty...

exactly what I wanted...

and this shows that archival inks ARE

embossable...

this is interesting...

because there is a large portion of

frosted crystal in the mix,

that allows the surface color to show thru...

this is amazing, because it gives us multiple different color options,

with only one embossing powder mix...

it's M A G I C!

you'll see...

this next sample has watering can archival ink added to the manila scrap,

it's sprinkledwith the same custom embossing powder mix...

and this is the result...

the watering can archivalink

darkens the embossing powder...

I applied the watering can quite heavily, by swiping the pad directly on the manila...

a lighter application would result

in a lighter grey color...

I'll try that next time & use a blending tool

to add the ink color...

that's another option!

that was fun, so I kept going...

next, I swiped the tree branch archival pad on the manila scrap & used the same embossing powder mix again...

this creates anothergreat color!

oh yes, there's more...

I'm on a roll...

this time cornflower blue archival ink

was swiped onto the manila scrap...

same powder & look at this...

L O V E it!

and this next one is so flipping' cool...

it results in even more of a verdigris color...

it's still the exact same custom powder mix,

but added over

the gorgeous garden patina archival ink...

seriously...can you believe how pretty it is?

PERFECT for garden themed art...

ideas are brewing...

changing up metal pieces...

and...

I made these 5 samples using the same custom embossing powder mix...

just by changing the base ink color, one custom mix gives you all these really cool options...

here's a comparison to show

the huge color differences that are possible...

each is gorgeous & each can be used

somany ways...

below are the archival ink base colors again,

all used with the same

custom embossing powder mix...

#1 is garden patina

#2 is cornflower blue

#3 is tree branch

#4is watering can

#5 is the original orange blossom...

that started this scientific experiment...

be watching Facebook & Instagram...

I'll post a little video there to show these samples a little better & how theyreflect the light...

for some reason I couldn't load it here...

here's a tip...

any of these can be further tinted

(afterthey're melted)

by adding any archival ink color over the top...

so, if I wanted to darken the edges on these, I'd use potting soil archival ink with a blending tool to add shading...

potting soil works with everything...

as I'm typing

I'm thinking...

I'm dying to get back to the studio to try this powder mix over red geranium archival ink...

I'm betting that will be a good color combo too...

and think about potting soil as the base color, to create a nicebrownish rust...

one last reminder...

go easy on the superfine detail gold embossing powder...

a little is all you need...

seriously...

it overtakes the colors if you use too much...

you get major bling that doesn't look rusty...

remember...

you can always add more gold,

but you can't remove it from the mix...

lecture done...

think about using this mix

to customize die cuts...

you can make embossed scraps

like I did today,

then use punches...

or cut borders from them...

the powder can be added over ink that's applied thru stencils, for card accents,

art journal pages or mixed media art...

I'll be using them over my mat mini flower pots,

pitchers & vases...

buttons & heartsto customize them to coordinate with whatever I'm working on...

and for sure on flowers!

do you have ideas brewing?

how will you use this custom mix?

when you...

make art!

wendy

ps...

I just got anemail with a code to use

at Simon Says...

use the code

RANGER20

for a 20% discount off Ranger products...

it's good thru Sunday...

and one more thing...

be quick & pop over to

the Ranger site on Instagram...

for a last chance to win a great prize for you

& a friend you tag...

the winner gets chosen today!

GOOD LUCK!

NEW embossing powder recipe... (2024)

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