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With this technique, we use Sticky Powder sticky embossing powder and
tiny no-hole glass beads (in 20 different colors).
This same technique works great with glitter, colored sand, seeds
ground spices, diamond dust, coffee grounds, ....
The Basics - instructions for the leaves are at the bottom of the page
Ink up your stamp with any pigment or embossing ink (no quick drying inks). If you are using clear or non-metallic glass beads, the color of your ink or paper may show through. Make sure your stamp pad is good and wet.
Stamp.
Apply Sticky Powder like you would embossing powder. We have ours in a plastic container and dip our paper in it.
Shake off any extra powder.
Check to make sure all the image is covered with Sticky Powder. Apply again if needed.
To avoid blowing away some powder, heat up your heat gun.
Heat image. This does not take as long as regular embossing powder. Move on quickly as the powder melts. If you overheat the powder, it will no longer be sticky.
Apply glass beads. Very gently, shake the card to remove any extra beads.
Check to make sure your image is covered.
To set the beads, heat up the card from the back. Once the glue gets good and hot, set card aside to cool.
Once the card cools, the beads will be set. Do this same technique for glitter.
Instructions for outlined leaves
Follow the basic steps above. After melting the Sticky Powder, sprinkle beads in your outline color on the card stock (NOT on the image). Tilt and turn the card allowing the beads to roll around and stick to the outside edge of the image. Pour off excess beads.
If you want to add some highlights to the main image, sprinkle a few beads in the outline color over your image. Cover the rest of the image with your main color. Pour off excess beads. You may choose to use a soft brayer to roll over the design to help set the beads. Use your heat gun to heat the underside of your card to set the beads.
This technique was thought up by our youngest son who helped us at the Milwaukee rubber stamp convention -- when he wasn't up to his April Fool's shenanigans! (Our apologies ~giggle giggle~ to the other vendors!!)
