Creative Chemistry 102: Embossing Through a Stencil- A Second Try

This is a second attempt to use Distress Ink to create a patterned emboss through a stencil.  This is achieved by applying Distress Ink (I used Seedless Preserves) through the stencil (I used Tim Holtz's Bubbles).  The stencil is removed and clear embossing powder applied.  The powder is randomly removed from the image by flicking the back of the tag and then heated to melt the embossing powder.  After the embossing has cooled, the stencil is returned to the tag in the exact same location.  A darker contrast (I used Vintage Photo) Distress Ink is applied to the image, pushing ink down over the stencil.  Some Distress ink was applied to the background to finish the look.

This is a technique I need to try again.  It seems a little bit tricky.  I so loved the rusted enamel technique that I'm going to keep at it until I get it right.

Creative Chemistry 102- Embossing Through Stencils

This technique from our Creative Chemistry 102 class is similar to the rusted enamel technique from the 101 class.  The only difference is that the Distress ink is applied using an Ink Blending Tool through a stencil.  After applying the ink, pour clear embossing powder over the image and tap off the excess.  Flick the back of the paper to randomly remove additional embossing powder.  This creates random little voids in the powder that will look like cracks in the embossed areas.  After heating and curing the embossing powder, replace the stencil and use your Ink Blending Tool to apply Vintage Photo Distress Ink, really blending in the ink to those cracks.  The effect works well without a stencil and I've used it multiple times.  Check it out here:  Rusted Enamel Note Cards and Wooden Decorated Anniversary Box.  My example here is a fail- I think you need a stencil with more open space.  I'm going to give it another try and will share the sample with you.  Still, this embossed look through a stencil has it's own use.