Layered Heat-Embossing Tutorial

Layered heat-embossing is super easy, it involves embossing each part of a layered stamp set to build the design as you would with inks! By mixing embossing powders and ink, you build a three-dimensional design which has the wow-factor!

Many of us have used heat-embossing in our cardmaking and it has been around for many years.  With the more recent development of layered stamps you can stamp and layer up different embossing powders for a variety of finishes.

You can use an embossing ink such as VersaMark or any coloured Pigment ink which will remain tacky for the powder to stick. Embossing powders now come in a vast range of colours and finishes; they are not expensive and last a very long time.

Use an anti-static bag between each stamped layer to avoid stray specs of embossing powder in unwanted places. Also, make sure your heat tool is hot before heating the powder to help avoid too much warping of the card. When stamping each layer press firmly to get a good coverage of ink, especially when stamping over the embossing.

You can create many different finished looks to layered heat embossing depending on whether you use coloured or clear inks and which type and colour of embossing powder you use. Have a look through your stash of inks and powders and give this technique a try.