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Game Over Sentiment Card with Embossed Silver Text

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 17th OCT 22 · 10/17/2022 · watch it from 9:45

Game Over Sentiment Card with Embossed Silver Text - the finished project
The finished project

Create a striking gaming-themed card featuring embossed silver text on black cardstock. The design showcases the bold sentiment 'Eat Sleep Game Repeat' alongside retro gaming icons including controllers, food, beds and repeat symbols in vibrant rainbow colours. Using heat embossing techniques, you'll achieve a professional raised metallic finish that catches the light beautifully.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Position the gaming icons stamp centrally on your black card square using your stamping platform. Use magnets

    Position the gaming icons stamp centrally on your black card square using your stamping platform. Use magnets to hold the card in place.

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  2. Step 2: Ink the 'Eat Sleep Game Repeat' sentiment stamp with black ink, ensuring full coverage of the design and all a

    Ink the 'Eat Sleep Game Repeat' sentiment stamp with black ink, ensuring full coverage of the design and all accompanying icons. Press the stamp firmly onto the ink pad to achieve even coverage.

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  3. Step 3: Press the Game Over stamp firmly onto the black card square to create a clear, crisp impression in the centre.

    Press the Game Over stamp firmly onto the black card square to create a clear, crisp impression in the centre.

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  4. Step 4: Place a piece of scrap paper under the stamped card to catch excess embossing powder. This will make it easier

    Place a piece of scrap paper under the stamped card to catch excess embossing powder. This will make it easier to return any unused powder to the pot.

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  5. Step 5: Generously apply silver embossing powder over the entire stamped image, ensuring all the detail is covered. Ta

    Generously apply silver embossing powder over the entire stamped image, ensuring all the detail is covered. Tap off any excess powder back into the pot.

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  6. Step 6: Tap off the excess silver embossing powder back into the pot, leaving only the powder adhered to the wet ink o

    Tap off the excess silver embossing powder back into the pot, leaving only the powder adhered to the wet ink on the stamped sentiment.

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  7. Step 7: Use a heat gun to melt the embossing powder, moving it across the design until the powder transforms to a shin

    Use a heat gun to melt the embossing powder, moving it across the design until the powder transforms to a shiny silver finish.

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