Embossing in different colors

[smallfrystamper]

This technique requires the Stamp-a-ma-jig or similar product.

To emboss in any color, on white cardstock, place the SAMJ where you want your stamped image. Ink your stamp with Versamark, and stamp along the SAMJ, next ink your stamp with the color you want the emboss to be, and stamp along the SAMJ. Then, sprinkle clear embossing powder, and heat. Now you can emboss with any ink color!

[laura6]

i thought you could just use Versamark and then just dip the stamp into another ink.... i didn't realize i need a StampAMaJig and two stampings to do that.
thanks for the advice
-laura s

[craftjunkiesc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by laura6

i thought you could just use Versamark and then just dip the stamp into another ink.... i didn't realize i need a StampAMaJig and two stampings to do that.
thanks for the advice
-laura s

That's what I do - load the stamp with Versamark ink, then load with the colored ink and THEN stamp my image. It eliminates the need for the double stamping and the use of the Stamp-a-Ma-Jig. I haven't had any problems with this technique at all.

[indyemmert]

Also if you have colored craft ink, you can use that.

[Carolynn]

I am going to try this soon! I had no idea a person could do this. Hopefully I am understanding this correctly.... I'll keep you informed.
Any pictures of any cards made with this technique?

[Sharan]

You know, I think I tried this with the versamark and then ink on the same stamp, and didn't good "stick-age" (is that a word?) from the embossing powder. I'm going to try it with the stamp-a-ma-jig.

[pjw2855]

I just stamp once with a colored pigment ink, sprinkle on the colored embossing powder that closely matches the ink color, remove excess powder then heat the powder. No need for 2 kinds of ink or a stamp positioner.

I feel using the colored ink and colored embossing powder gives a better more intense, vibrant color to the embossing.

When I use a clear embossing powder, it just gives a shiny look to the ink color.

Just my opinion, certainly not shared by everyone. There are lots of ways to get the embossing look you want.

Patti

[craftjunkiesc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjw2855

I just stamp once with a colored pigment ink, sprinkle on the colored embossing powder that closely matches the ink color, remove excess powder then heat the powder. No need for 2 kinds of ink or a stamp positioner.

I feel using the colored ink and colored embossing powder gives a better more intense, vibrant color to the embossing.

When I use a clear embossing powder, it just gives a shiny look to the ink color.

Just my opinion, certainly not shared by everyone. There are lots of ways to get the embossing look you want.

Patti

You only need to use the Versamark ink first if you're using DYE based ink to attain the color you want. Dye based inks dry too fast for the embossing powder to stick so using the Versamark ink gives you a longer drying time.

[scrapbook4ever]

I attended a workshop with Fred Mullett two years ago, and this is what he does. Now that his secret is out, I'll do a tutorial on how he does it. I do weekly tutorials and will try to fit it in soon

[pjw2855]

craftjunkiesc.....Dye based inks do dry too fast for heat embossing. That's why it's best to use a pigment ink for heat embossing. Dye based inks have other uses they are better suited for.

I see no reason to use VersaMark and a dye based ink when it's easier to just use a pigment ink for heat embossing.

Patti

[craftjunkiesc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjw2855

craftjunkiesc.....Dye based inks do dry too fast for heat embossing. That's why it's best to use a pigment ink for heat embossing. Dye based inks have other uses they are better suited for.

I see no reason to use VersaMark and a dye based ink when it's easier to just use a pigment ink for heat embossing.

Patti

For me personally, I have more dye-based inks that I use for brayering and other applications. Rather than have the same/similar colors in pigment ink as well, I use what I have and make it work.