Difference between revisions of "Embossing ink"
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There are a few different applications for this type of ink: | There are a few different applications for this type of ink: | ||
* Applying the ink to colored cardstock will darken the paper and give a '''watermark''' look | * Applying the ink to colored cardstock will darken the paper and give a '''watermark''' look | ||
| − | * Applying the ink to any kind of | + | * Applying the ink to any kind of cardstock or surface will allow '''embossing powder''' to stick to the inked areas, in order to [[Heat embossing|heat emboss]] |
| − | * Next to embossing powder, '''pigment powders''' can be used in the same way: by adding it (with a paintbrush) to the inked areas. It's possible you'll have to | + | * Next to embossing powder, '''[[pigment powders]]''' can be used in the same way: by adding it (with a paintbrush) to the inked areas. It's possible you'll have to use a fixative to prevent the powder from rubbing off. |
Latest revision as of 17:08, 14 July 2020
Embossing ink or watermark ink is a clear, slow drying and slightly sticky ink.
This ink is available in large ink pads, small ink pads or cubes, pens, refill bottles …
There are a few different applications for this type of ink:
- Applying the ink to colored cardstock will darken the paper and give a watermark look
- Applying the ink to any kind of cardstock or surface will allow embossing powder to stick to the inked areas, in order to heat emboss
- Next to embossing powder, pigment powders can be used in the same way: by adding it (with a paintbrush) to the inked areas. It's possible you'll have to use a fixative to prevent the powder from rubbing off.
