Embossed Card with Brush Ink Technique

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Transform a plain white card using an embossing folder and creative brush ink blending. This technique creates a textured, dimensional effect by applying multiple ink colours directly to the embossed surface, building colour gradually for a unique, artistic finish.

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Step by step

1. Emboss a piece of white card through your die-cutting machine using the embossing folder. ▶ watch 46:45
2. Gather several used or inky brushes that contain leftover ink from previous projects. ▶ watch 47:00
3. Rub the brushes across the embossed card surface, allowing the mixed ink colours to blend together naturally. ▶ watch 47:15
4. Apply darker ink to the raised areas of the emboss to create depth and highlight the texture. ▶ watch 47:30
5. Layer additional colours by repeating the brush technique, building up the colour gradually. ▶ watch 48:00
6. For added effect, apply white ink to the embossed card to bring forward the detail and create contrast. ▶ watch 52:00
7. Layer metallic ink (such as bronze or gold) over the white to add shimmer and definition to specific areas. ▶ watch 53:00

Tips from the show

• Don't clean your brushes between uses; the leftover ink creates unique colour blends.
• The raised areas of the emboss will naturally receive more colour, creating dimension without extra effort.
• You can use the emboss on either side of the card—the deboss side creates a different effect than the emboss side.

More from this show

• Layered Floral Stencil Card with Ink Blending
• Metallic Card Emboss with Nail File Reveal

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