Embossing Techniques using Fiskars Embossing Templates
Dry embossed cards are classy. This 'Embossing Techniques' article is from Fiskars themselves to show you how to get best out of your Shapeboss or Scrapboss. The Scrapboss is shown here, but the techniques are the same with the very popular Shapeboss or indeed whichever of the Fiskars Embossing Systems you are using.(Note - there are many alternatives out there, but the Fiskars system remains the most cost effective in my opinion) Dry Embossing TechniquesReproduced with permission from
FiskarsCrafts.com
- All embossing on the Fiskars embossing units is done on the back side of your surface you will be embossing on (paper, cardstock, vellum, thin metal, etc.). The “paper” is placed between the 2 stencils, with the wrong side facing upwards. The top stencil is clear so that you can move your piece around to see the proper placement of the design you choose. Move the pegs around the outer edge as needed to utilize any of the designs or borders. Place as many pegs in through the stencils into the base as needed to hold everything comfortably in place.
- Whatever surface you emboss on, it makes it much easier to emboss if you rub the back of it with wax paper. This acts as a lubricant and your stylus goes much more smoothly along the surface.
- When embossing a design, you only need to outline the shape of the design, whether it is large or small. Do not “color in” the shape, that will cause undesirable lines in the middle of your design.
- Use the size stylus that fits the size of the design you will be embossing.
- To chalk or add color to your embossed design, flip it over so that the raised design faces up. Slide it between the stencils with the design facing up through its holes on the stencil. Depending on which design you have embossed, you may have to flip the stencil over as it may be backwards. Having the design face up through the stencil will shield the background and make it easier to add your color.
- When embossing thin metal, you can add a piece of thin craft foam underneath, which will add more depth to your embossed design. Be careful not to press to hard into the softer surface as it may cause the stylus to “tear” the metal.
- Remember, you can emboss a design and then cut out around it and add it as an embellishment to other surfaces.
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