Iron-Off Embossing Tutorial

The iron-off embossing technique is sometimes known as Faux Batik and is a way of creating a multi-coloured effect with a resist that when ironed off to remove the embossing powder, produces an effect similar to fabric Batik.

It’s such a fun technique and you can use a clear or white embossing powder for the embossing. Next you need to add the inks and spritz lots of water to help merge the colours together. You can use a substantial cardstock, but watercolour cardstock is my preference. When removing the embossing powder, use a couple of sheets of plain paper underneath your panel and one or two on top then iron at a fairly high heat without steam. I wouldn’t recommend using an expensive iron in case you get embossing powder on it, but with practice, you’ll be fine! The challenge is to create something wonderful with the paper that has the embossing residue on; it looks fab layered over cardstock!