AIR Tutorial Embossing

I have waiting excitedly for what seems like an eternity to be able to share my first post as an Artist in Residence for Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko.  Tsukineko has always been my ink of preference, I love the quality of it and the colours - well, they are just divine....

 
There are so many types of ink available to us now, which can be used on our projects in many ways.  One of these is VersaMark, which can be used on it's own, with Chalks and Embossing Powder - to name a few different mediums.  For today's Tutorial I am using a VersaMark Pen - perfect for those projects where we are not mass heat embossing, but wanting to highlight.

 
Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko Products:

• Memento Morocco Ink
• VersaMarker Pen
• Embossing Powder - Gold
• Sponge Dauber - 3 piece

·         Preferred Partner Products: 

•  Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine
• E3D-002 Creative Cogs  Spellbinders™ 3D M-Bossabilities™ folder

\     Other: Beacon Adhesives - Zip dry Paper Glue, Scor-Pal® 1/2" Double Sided Tape, Handmade lace, scissors or distressing tool 

Start by embossing the  Kraft card using the Spellbinders Creative Cogs 3D M-bossabilities.  Sponge using a large Dauber and Tsukineko Vintage Sepia Versafine ink - highlighting some of the areas, as shown in the photo below.

Using a Versamark Pen highlight some of the Cogs and raised areas, working quickly so the Versamark does not dry.  Heat emboss using Tsukineko Gold Embossing Powder.

Using a small Dauber and Memento Morocco Ink, sponge over some of the areas to add further highlighting - the amount of sponging is totally up to you - there is no right and wrong.

This can be used for so many purposes, cut down to create ATC's, using on layouts, Altered Art - the list is endless.  For the purpose of this Tutorial I have cut this into two pieces and created a card using one of them, along with layering, twine and buttons.

This is a very quick and easy technique, but gives an instant 'WOW' factor - I hope you are inspired to bring out your VersaMark, Embossing Powder and coloured inks - each time your project will be unique and timeless!


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