Metal Embossing

   Soft metal and a few simple tools are all it takes to create this wonderfully-textured book cover.  Metal embossing is a simple process and you will love it as much as I do.

 

   You can find detailed instructions to create my brag book in the April 2008 issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts.   This book can be used to showcase your scrapbook, stamping, or collage projects. 

 

   The instructions below will show you the basic technique used in creating an embossed-metal look using products from Ten Seconds Studio.  Ten Seconds Studio can be found on the web, as well as their products.

COPYRIGHT 2010 Carol Heppner

Step 1

 

Secure the metal to the plastic stamp with masking tape. 

 

Use the paper stump (a.k.a. paper thumb) to transfer the design onto the soft metal.

Step 2

 

While the metal is still secured to the plastic stamp, lightly sand the raised areas of the metal to remove the color from the metal.  This gives it a distressed look and really shows off the pattern.

 

Remove the metal from the plastic stamp.  Remove tape.

Materials & Tools

 

Acrylic sheet (8 by 10-inch)

Alcohol inks (optional)

Blue art metal*

Craft foam

Fast-drying spackle

Hard plastic stamp mold*

Masking tape

Paper stump (a.k.a. paper thumb

Sanding block

Small ball & cup tool*

 

 Carol’s Notes

 

· If your metal is not colored, you can use alcohol inks to color the metal before placing it onto the stamp. 

· The sanding block seen in the photograph is normally used for finger nails. 

· Craft foam comes in different sizes.  Choose the largest size to fit your crafting projects.

· Acrylic sheets can be found in the photograph frame area of your craft store.  They come in various sizes.

· Fast-drying spackle can be found in paint departments.

 

Step 3

 

Too add raised dots to the metal, place the back side of the metal onto the craft foam.  Lightly press the ball of the ball and cup tool on the areas you would like to add the dot. 

 

Create as many dots as you like.

Step 4

 

Turn the metal to the front side and place in on the acrylic sheet.   Press the cup part of the ball and cup tool over the dot.  

 

Apply a fast-drying spackle in the depressions on the back of the metal.  Let dry.  Sand lightly.   The metal is now ready to be used in your project.

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