The Pressure Embossing entry on June 23 has instructions for using stencils with a Sizzix. Great news! The same technique works for all kinds of other stuff...lace, buttons, unmounted stamps, die cuts...lots of stuff. About the only limitations are that it can't be affected by moisture (unsealed air-dry clay would be a no-no), and it has to have some dimension. The height of the supply determines the thickness of the Foamies selected (i.e., buttons and UMs usually require 2mm Foamies; lace and die cuts from quilting plastic require 6mm), but the sandwich (white Cutting Pad, supply used for embossing, dampened paper, Foamies) is the same given in the June 23 entry.
Although papers generally must be dampened on both sides, velvet paper only needs to be dampened on one side (the paper side). The result is as clear and defined as that when velvet yardage is embossed with an UM and an iron. Velvet paper is lots cheaper than velvet yardage...and no raveling problems either. Try this with a metal stencil, you'll love it!
Remember, roller die cut machines might require a different sandwich to obtain satisfactory results. One of these days I may break down and get one of those gadgets...but right now I'm having way too much fun with my trusty red machine.
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Thank you for all the information re the Sizzix. I also have one and am using it maily for the embossing.
I'll be adding more ways to use a
Sizzix...love that machine!
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