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This visual presentation will take you step-by-step from the simple through the advanced processes of embossing, stenciling, color theory, using opaque and translucent embossing paste, and faux ceramic tile techniques. Having the right tools and methods will make you confident about using miniature brass stencils.

This fantastic DVD is definitely a Stamping Mad favourite!

Regardless of whether you are a novice or experienced stencil artist, Artful Cards will help advance your skills to a new level. Readers of all skill levels will appreciate the clear, concise instructions and step-by-step photos to guide them through a variety of exciting projects working with vellum, shrink plastic, background stencils and various types of stenciling color. Includes an inspiring gallery of card samples.

This book will open up a world of new and easy techniques for the beginner or accomplished card artist. In this sequel to her popular Artful Cards, Lynell goes beyond stenciling and dry embossing to show how to create cards with amazing color and dimension using her innovative Embossing Pastes. Stampers, stencilers and scrapbookers will learn how to stencil on top of or under Embossing Pastes, create shadow effects, layer designs, use masking techniques and background stencils and create sculpted cards. Clear descriptions, step-by-step photos and an extensive gallery of card designs, make this book an essential addition to any card designer's bookshelf.

Embossing light box for stencil embossing. Uses 15w screw type pygmy bulb (not supplied - not safe for posting). Size is approximately A5.

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Double ended embossing tool.

LL332 is the unique stencil affectionately referred to as "Picasso". It is a little different from most of our other stencils in that it is more of a tool than a design. Even though it isn't really a design itself, it is very useful in enhancing other designs. The stencil shield is an invaluable tool that helps mask out areas to shield them from excess paint. It can also be used to create a vein in a leaf or to create stenciled clouds. See DVD Unique Techniques Working With Brass Stencils to see the potential

These classic stencil brushes are available in 3 sizes. You will use the 1/4" and 3/8" brushes the most but the 1/8" is great for shading in tight areas.

These larger stencil brushes are used for wide open cut stencils, the new strié technique, and for base coat stenciling using only one color. They have a short, compact handles and are 3/4", 1/2" and 3/8" in size.

Using Embossing Paste with Brass Stencils

This technique looks especially nice on dark card stock. It has a sharper edge to it than either dry or thermal embossing and, like dry embossing, it can also be stenciled with color. When iridescent powders are added to the regular embossing paste, the embossing almost has an "Indian sandpainted" look to it.

1. When using embossing paste on the brass stencils, you need to work quickly, because the paste sets up in 20-40 minutes and you don't want it to dry into the fine bridgework of the brass stencils.

2. Make sure you are working on a hard flat surface and the stencil needs to be flat against the surface, because, if it is bent, the paste will pull under the bridges and smear.

3. Tape out the edges well with removable tape.

4. Pick up the paste on the bottom of the metal palette knife and smooth over the stencil's cut out areas as if applying icing to a cake. Now the paste on the stencil is about 1/8"- 1/4" thick. At this point, scrape off the excess paste until all the holes are filled evenly and the stencil surface is smooth.

5. Immediately take off the tape and pick up the stencil from the paper--lifting it off in a straight up manner as much as possible. It is important to clean the stencil off immediately, so drop it into a pan of water until you have time to scrub it with a vegetable or nail brush. If there is a film or residue of paste on the stencil, use a rubber stamp cleaner that removes permanent inks. Apply it generously and scrub with a dry paper towel.

6. Set aside the paste project for 20-40 minutes and, when dry, put the cleaned stencil back in place and stencil with a variety of mediums.

Offset palette knife for use with embossing paste.

Can be mixed with regular embossing paste to create alternative colours.

Fantastic textured effects on any surface with the new easy to use Memories Mists. One or two sprays creates an instant stippled finish to any surface. Unlike other sprays or washes that create a watercolour effect. The Memories Mists ink spots stay in a dot so they create a perfectly stippled finish every time.

You will get fantastic results using stencils or rubber stamps when creating scrapbook pages, cards & paper crafts or home decor items. 23 colours and each bottle comes packaged with a coordinating Memories Chalk cube.