Lily Embossed Card with Gold Gilding

A project from our live show HSN Item 811161 - Embossing Folders and Dies · 26/09/2022 · watch it from 1:30

Create a striking black card featuring a 3D embossed lily design. The embossing folder creates dimensional detail that is then highlighted with gold paint to give a gilded masterpiece effect.

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Step by step

1. Take a piece of black cardstock and place the coordinating lily die onto it. ▶ watch 1:45
2. Run the die and cardstock through your die-cutting machine to create the lily outline design. ▶ watch 2:00
3. Remove the die-cut piece from the machine, noting how all the pieces pop out cleanly. ▶ watch 2:30
4. Take the 3D embossing folder and feel the rise and fall of the design to determine orientation. ▶ watch 2:45
5. Place the die-cut lily piece into the embossing folder, positioning it so the raised elements are on the back. ▶ watch 3:00
6. Hold the element in place within the folder (you can tape it down if preferred, but it is optional). ▶ watch 3:15
7. Run the embossing folder through your machine to push the 3D design through the cardstock. ▶ watch 3:30
8. Open the embossing folder carefully to reveal the beautifully embossed lily design. ▶ watch 3:45
9. Dab excess gold paint off on your finger to control the amount of product. ▶ watch 4:15
10. Brush the gold paint lightly over the embossed design in small stages to highlight the dimensional details. ▶ watch 4:45
11. Place the finished embossed piece onto white cardstock to showcase the detail and gilded effect. ▶ watch 5:30

Tips from the show

• You can use various mediums to highlight the embossing, including gilding flakes, gilding waxes, metallics, or white pigment ink pads.
• 3D embossing folders create dimension with little to no product needed.
• Apply colour in small stages to build up the effect gradually.

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