Metallic Card Emboss with Nail File Reveal

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Enhance an embossed design on metallic card by revealing the metallic colour beneath. Using a simple nail file technique, you can scratch away the surface to expose the shimmering base, creating an elegant highlight effect on your embossed image.

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Step by step

1. Emboss your metallic card using the embossing folder through your die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 53:45
2. Take a clean nail file and gently scrape it across the raised areas of the emboss. ▶ watch 54:00
3. The metallic colour will be revealed beneath the surface, creating a shimmering highlight effect on the design. ▶ watch 54:15

Tips from the show

• This technique works best on metallic card stock to reveal the colour beneath.
• Use gentle pressure with the nail file to avoid damaging the embossed detail.

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