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Gold Embossed Wax Seal Effect Mini Card

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - Show 4 - Join Toni - Broadcast 5th April 22 · 04/05/2022

Create a luxurious mini card featuring a thick gold embossed panel with a stamped floral design that resembles a wax seal. The technique involves layering embossing powder multiple times and stamping into the warm emboss to create a dimensional, textured focal point.

12steps
9:00in the show
Step 1 of 12

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  1. 1

    Cut a piece of white cardstock to 5 by 4 inches for your mini card base.

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  2. 2

    Cut a smaller piece of white card to sit in the centre with a nice outline border.

    ▶ watch this step 9:15
  3. 3

    Apply sticky ink pad to the centre card panel, pressing down firmly to get good coverage.

    ▶ watch this step 9:45
  4. 4

    Sprinkle gold embossing powder generously over the inked panel and tap off excess.

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  5. 5

    Heat set the embossing powder with a heat gun until it melts and becomes shiny.

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  6. 6

    Let the embossed panel cool for about two seconds, then quickly press your floral stamp into the warm emboss.

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  7. 7

    If the stamp impression isn't clear enough, melt the embossing powder back down with your heat gun and try again.

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  8. 8

    Apply another layer of sticky ink pad over the entire panel to build up thickness.

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  9. 9

    Add more gold embossing powder and heat set again.

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  10. 10

    Repeat the stamping process into the warm emboss, applying pressure to create a clear impression.

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  11. 11

    Trim the embossed panel with a trimmer to neaten the edges and remove any imperfections.

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  12. 12

    Mount the embossed panel onto a piece of white cardstock using glue and tape for secure adhesion.

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