Embossed metal and Alcohol Inks video tutorial

 The video is about how to emboss metal sticky foil and paint it with alcohol inks, hope you enjoy it!

For those of you don't know how to use embossing folders, I have a photo tutorial at the bottom of this post.

 In this case, I finished the piece by covering it with black paint and wipping out almost all to just let some darker spots

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 Other examples using the same technique with another embossing folder

In this case I didn't apply black paint

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This one has no gesso and the finish touch was made with a metallic wax

 How to use embossing folders

First you'll need an Embossing/Die Machine  like  Sizzix - Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Only, Sizzix - Big Shot, Spellbinders - Grand Calibur (any will work).

You'll also need an embossing folder . The ones I used here are Embossing Folders - Bingo and Patchwork Set , Embossing Folders - Numbers and Letters  and Checkerboard and Cracked Set but there are TONS of designs.

Insert you paper into the embossing folder

 Run it through your machine  (follow the instructions of your specific device)

You're done!

Comments

[Bev Davitt]

On the blue design you said it is alcohol wax, but in the tut it says alcohol ink on metal. I can't find anything on alcohol wax, or is this wrong.

[Lizzy]

Hi Gail, on that panel I used alcohol inks and no gesso, hope this helps!

[Gail hunt]

Hi
Love your idea! On the blue and green one, did you use the wax color called "Patina?" Can you tell me anymore about the process for that one?
Too bad the folder is no longer available!
Thanks so much!

[Lizzy]

Wow Mary, thanks so much for your help, I hope Wendy could see this post again!!!

[Mary Pelling]

The embossing folder is called Cracked and can be bought in a pair (the other is called Checkerboard). Current and available in both USA and UK. In the UK it can be found on amazon.co.uk. I bought it today :) HTH.

[Lizzy]

Hi Wendy, I really don't know the name of the folder but it's by Sizzix, hope this helps!!

[Wendy partridge]

Can you tell me the name of the embossing folder you used for the blue alcohol ink and wax one please I love the design

[Lizzy]

Hi Debra! I used a metal sticky back tape you can find on Amazon or on your local hardware store, is by 3M. Hope this helps!

[Debra]

Love the video -thanks for sharing! What is the tape you use please

[Lizzy]

Thanks so much Sandra!

[sandra ferguson]

your alcohol prints are amazing great job, very creative.Wow they are gorgeous. keep ur the work we need you.

[lizzy]

Thank you Heather! I usually use Liquitex gesso.

[Heather]

Stunning. Can you please tell me what Gesso is.

[Lizzy]

Thank you Betty!!

[betty]

Your alcohol wax is beautiful. I have used alcohol inks before but never the wax and I love the look. I will have to give it a try, thanks for the great ideas

[Lizzy]

Diana, I applied the gesso with a brush after I embossed de card with the foil over it. Hope this helps!

[Lizzy]

Thank you Betsy!!

[Diana]

Hi. Can you explain me when and how you apply gesso please?

[Betsy Wilson]

Found you on Pinterest. Thanks for the nice tutorial video and great pics!

[lizzy wurmann]

Thanks so much for your comment!! The metallic wax I used is Inka Viva Gold in Gold and Copper

[van]

Beautiful pieces! Your reference to metallic wax can you tell me the color? thanks advance for your time

[lizzy wurmann]

Thanks so much Susan!!

[Susan]

Found you through Pinterest! Beautiful work, especially the final one with wax. Wow. Thank you for sharing your methods via an excellent tutorial. I'm starting to think I need an embossing/die cutting machine. . .

[lizzy wurmann]

I looked in 3 websites (including Sizzix) and it seems they have discontinued that folder, I'm so sorry....

[lizzy wurmann]

Thanks so much, I'll look at the embossing folder and let you know!