Neon Watercolour Embossing Folder Technique

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Create a stunning neon watercolour background with a vibrant sunset gradient effect. This technique uses an embossing folder to blend bright pink, orange and yellow tones directly onto white card, producing a beautifully textured and colourful base for your cardmaking projects. The embossed pattern adds depth whilst the neon watercolours create eye-catching, contemporary colour blends.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select your embossing folder from the Eureka 101 collection. Prepare your neon watercolour paints in pink and other bright colours for the technique.

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2. 

   Apply neon orange watercolour paint to one section of the embossing folder's raised areas using a brush. Work in a straight line across the textured surface.

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3. Apply neon yellow ink to the bottom section of the black card using the blending brush, allowing the yellow to blend slightly with the pink where the colours meet. ▶ watch 49:30
4. 

   Run your card stock through the die-cutting machine with the painted embossing folder to transfer the blended neon colours onto the white card. The embossing folder should be positioned with the painted side against the card stock.

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5. 

   Lightly dry the embossed card with the watercolour effect using a heat tool or allow to air dry naturally to set the colours.

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6. 

   View the finished sunset gradient effect on your embossed card. The neon pink, orange and yellow inks create a vibrant, blended background that transitions smoothly across the embossed design.

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Tips from the show

• The neon paints are highly pigmented and will show vibrancy even on dark card stock.
• This technique works like a lino print, creating unique blended effects each time.

More from this show

• Embossed Black Card with Texture Paste and Metallic Accents
• Sanded Sunburst Embossed Card with Gold Ink
• Acrylic Spray Embossed Card with Ink Detailing
• Watercolour Lamination Stamp Card with Splodge Background
• Layered Lamination Flower Card with Mixed Watercolours

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