Partial Heat Embossing Tutorial

Partial heat embossing is a really fun way to get more out of your background stamps and works really well on all cardstock. It’s achieved by highlighting a particular area – all you need is some clear embossing powder, a heat tool, a dry brush and of course your stamps. To achieve the look, simply ink up your chosen stamp with clear embossing ink and cover the image with embossing powder. Now the fun begins. Use a dry brush to brush away the powder from anywhere you don’t want it to stick, then heat-set the remaining powder.  Anywhere the embossing powder has been removed will be a tone-on-tone stamped image, and anywhere the embossing powder remains will be raised, shiny and darker.

You can then use a range of colouring mediums to add further interest to the highlighted area. Coloured pencils work particularly well, as do glitter markers for a little extra sparkle!

When trying this technique, you can be as precise or as messy as you desire. Many looks can be achieved using the same stamp but changing where you remove the embossing powder from, there is no limit.

Adding a vellum die-cut shape to the design is a great way to add interest while still being able to see the image underneath. Also using die-cut sentiments is a great way to add dimension while keeping the focus on the partial-embossed background.