Embossing?

[Nicke]

Ok, I want to try this out. What do I use for my heat source? How long do I apply heat?
TIA

[Nicke]

Anyone?

[AnnR33]

I'm not sure what you want to emboss or if we're talking about the same thing but...
For paper I've used this thing called the "ShapeBoss" by Fiskars from Wal-mart. It has templates with designs cut out-like stencils. But there are 2 of the same template-you put the paper in between and press down on the design with a blunt edged pen or something similar-like the end of a small paintbrush.
And that's it-no heat for this-you have a cute design "pressed" into the paper. You turn it over so the design is raised for cards or whatever. This would work the same for soft metal-like copper or aluminum I suppose.
I've used this on cards and invites and it's very cool and EASY.
My SIL is getting into the other type of embossing with the special ink raised on the paper-that does require heat-she has a special "heat pen" but I don't know much about this.
Good luck,
Ann

[Nicke]

I never knew there was another kind, lol. I am looking for info on the one that uses inks.

[Chelly2003]

I did a bit a few years back, with ink and a powder you sprinkle on it - I held my cards over a toaster (not too close) to get the heat to melt the powder....

Chelly

[baileysmommy]

Sorry I am a little late here but. I use an actual embossing gun. I bought it at Michael's for 7.50 I think with a 50% coupon they put in the Sunday paper. I don't have an actual time for you when you emboss but you can definately tell when it is ready. I use tinted Top Boss embossing ink and I rubber stamp. There are also embossing pens where you could color in a stencil or simply write or draw. Then, I sprinkle it with embossing powder. You must heat it right away or the ink dries and the powder blows away when you use the gun. It blows hot air like a really hot hairdryer. You can definately tell when it is done because the powder melts and you get the raised effect. HTH. Good luck.