Embossing Paste Technique

[@SandyCdot]

Just wanted to thank you for the time and patience you took to share this information. I went looking for help when I experienced embossing paste leaking under my stencil while trying to create black stripes. Your video was very helpful and I learned something. Thanks so much!

[@AKCaraboo]

You are very welcome and thanks for the wonderful comments!

[@bettyprescott6097]

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[@cinsationaldesigns]

Just seeing this for the first time now and reading comments. I'm sorry that a lot of people have been nasty or rude to you in the comments. So many people are just know it all's. It takes guts to make a video and put yourself out there like this. I hope their comments didn't discourage you. Thanks for sharing, I just recently purchased this embossing paste and am getting ready to try it out.

[@AKCaraboo]

Thanks so much but it's really ok...it happens more than you know when you post videos on YT. I was a beginner at the time and a lot of the comments have come months and years after I posted this...so again, not a big deal. Hope you're enjoying the paste yourself!

[@ShazShazsilverwolfBrooks]

very nice, but despite what is said in the video, don't ever leave the stencil on place while it dries. you'll never get the paste off,especially on such a delicate stencil.Also, if you remove the stencil before you sprinkle the glitter, you won't waste so much.

[@AKCaraboo]

Shaz Brooks Thanks for the input...this video was done a few years ago so I don't recall exactly what I said but I definitely agree...I wouldn't leave the stencil in place either. Have a great night!

[@ShazShazsilverwolfBrooks]

***** Hi there, I'm so pleased you weren't offended! The trouble with so many craft products is that advice can change from time to time-I remember TH at first said it made no difference whether his markers were stored vertical or horizontal, then changed it a few months later, when vertical stored markers were drying out. The card was beautiful, I loved the technique, I now need to buy some Crackle paste! :)

[@AKCaraboo]

Shaz Brooks No worries...I always appreciate constructive criticism and helpful hints...we are all learning! :) Have a great weekend!

[@justinetafolla8060]

Wow, what an amazing job and inspiration! I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to film this video and share your amazing ideas :-) I also love the fact, that you use the little blue beads that you got on clearance, double bonus as it came out amazing :-) thank you so much again

[@AKCaraboo]

You're welcome! And thanks so much for the great comment!

[@madusonkeeper]

I once did this on black with translucent paste and holographic glitter very pretty!

[@bluRhonda]

Palette knives work great for this technique. You can find them at any art supply store. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@nurilaanderson888]

Came out so beautiful 😍😍😍

[@DeDin8]

I really like how it looked in thé end. I would suggest to put the glitter on after peeling off the stencil. You can reuse the paste from the stencil this way

[@AKCaraboo]

Yep…thought of that the next time I used it…but thanks!

[@gerryannbrown9645]

Awesome cards. thanks for showing us.

[@rspetersen2013]

I use stencils all the time, so was surprised to discover there is a product I had never heard of before. I was knocked out at how gorgeous the embossing paste is, particularly when you added glitter. Until I am able to find some, I think I am going to try your glitter technique with some modeling paste. It won't be translucent, but hopefully it will still be pretty. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! (I also loved your response to the "awm" comment. :) You did just fine.)

[@wufflemann]

What a great video. I have not tried embossing paste yet, so now I will have to! Thank you so much for the great "how to!"

[@daisyniemeyer8490]

They looks sooo awesome! I am definitely gonna try that microbeads technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@lhawkins40]

Beautiful results and the cards were amazing thanks for sharing😊

[@AKCaraboo]

Thank you! This is an oldie of mine...I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@janemason4777]

Just love it, will definetly have a go at doing this but making my own paste from instructions on KZbin ! Thanx very much

[@joannevargas9638]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. I learned quite a lot!

[@lyndathomas6141]

I couldn't see the date for this vide but by now you know you wanted to remove your stencil first before glittering. Dream Weaver has excellent videos for using their embossing pastes. Techniques, tools, etc. I took their class taught by Dream Weaver. Black is fab with powdered pigments AFTER it's dry.

[@kathleenhorn7664]

Wow! Beautiful

[@tangorhumba3777]

if you us a credit card or plastic card you can scrape off the paste much easier

[@iv4kaz]

Beautiful card. I've used dreamweaver pastes before, & they are all fab. they do a metal stencil called "bare trees" which is very similar to yours, but being metal you can scrape it off a lot easier. It's pretty easy to get here in the uk, I got mine from "handy hippo" not sure about the states. I can't wait to see your other posts to see what you've done with the pastes, I've only used it with stencils so far. Thank you for sharing :) x

[@tracycook7355]

Looking good. How are you

[@AKCaraboo]

Hmmm haven't seen those stencils but will have to go look for that…I haven't spent much time with this lately…I need to get back to my art journaling etc. TFW!

I like how the snow flakes came out ... all of them. But what I was thinking is you could have put a little bit of the paste on the side and add the glitter to it and then spread it on the stencil. that way you control how much you want to use. Or of course like I saw posted already, lift the stencil and then add the glitter. As long as it is wet, you can get it to stick. Again... the snow flakes looked so purty... the tree looks like it will be nice too.

[@beckybaby52]

Cara, thanks for sharing this awesome technique. I remember that there was a product from Aleenes that was similar. You could use it on your walls and could sand it. Just a thought. I love the blue snowflakes card. Awesome, Becky

[@dorisdieterle6591]

You should put the glitter on after you take off the stencil. That Way it only sticks to your design!

[@kathycase2806]

Beautiful

[@claudiajulianaramirezcabal8653]

I like your proyects, so beautiful

[@AKCaraboo]

Thanks so much!

[@NawtyButtNice]

Im watching wondering why you didnt put the powder on After,so you didnt waste it hun. I did it for an anniversary card yesterday came out lovely..,tyfs x

[@AKCaraboo]

I was relatively new to the process at this point so I couldn't even begin to tell you what I was thinking back then. ;) But I'm glad the technique worked for you. TFW!

[@DesignsbyKellie]

Very cool!

[@nbenefiel]

I love the branches stencil , but how do you stop the paste from leaking under the stencil? As careful as I try to be, I lift the stencil and there are blobs all over .

[@AKCaraboo]

Honestly, you have to be very careful. Now I try to tape them down as much as possible and when I can use my fingers to hold the stencil in place. And I go very slowly when the stencil is detailed to avoid moving it. Hope that helps!

[@eveny119]

If you use sturdy paper or seal the paper you can spray your stencil with basting spray ( which is repositionable spray glue used in quilting) I use on gessoed canvas and wood with no problem

[@AKCaraboo]

eveny119 Hmmm good to know! Thanks!

[@judibennett2227]

Feel free to completely ignore the "awm" comment--I didn't notice and I know how hard it is to NOT say things like that. Your video was very informational and I loved the technique. I worked with this stuff a long time ago when all they had was white; I'm looking forward to trying out the translucent with all the glitters, etc. Very cool--thanks!

[@gloriabennett6585]

This is what I have been looking for. No heat tool needed? Is that correct?

[@AKCaraboo]

I didn't use a heat tool…have fun!

[@donnascreativecafe5310]

Wonderful tutorial and thanks for the tip on Susana's Custom Art, I would highly recommend checking it out! Could you describe how you got your micro beads to stick? I tried using the micro beads and had places where the beads didn't stick. The glitter worked great though.

[@susykra6]

Loved the technique. I just tried it with the birch trees stencil. It is fun but I wanted to verify I was doing it right. Love the snowflakes with the teal microbeads of MS.

[@kimmieRH05]

O-M-G….that is just the coolest technique I've seen in a while!!! I'm not a card maker, I am into mixed media art, but I can not wait to try this in my art journal or on a canvas, or a tag, or an ATC, the possibilities are endless. Thank you for sharing. This was awesome!! Everything you showed was amazing, but I especially loved the card with the blue micro bead snowflakes. Please add me to your Christmas card list for next Christams….LOL. Hoping you are well. (((HUGS)))) Kimmie (P.S. I hope I can find this paste. Oh BTW..I have that same metal utensil in my drawer too, now I know what to use it for)

[@AKCaraboo]

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments! You can find that paste online at the store I have linked in the description. (And it comes in other colors.)

[@shrutikapadia3854]

very very nice

[@JenniferHranek]

Very pretty! First time i seen this

[@terristephens9820]

BEAUTIFUL!!! OMG! Love. Love. Love it.

[@theresacooper1394]

This is just great I can not wait to try it thanks.

[@ryanbarker5217]

very cool. i'm always looking on ways to offer something different to my trophy shop customers, thinking that if i use my vinyl cutter to make stencils that might be something unique....

[@rustileearts3634]

So gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your tutorial.

[@AKCaraboo]

You are very welcome!

[@rustileearts3634]

:)

[@maryellenn.7641]

I am wanting to do this, however, I wonder how they would survive mailing?

[@AKCaraboo]

+Maryellen Norman Sorry about the late response. I have never actually mailed this type of card so I'm not really sure how they would hold up but I think it would be ok. Its adhered to the paper pretty well and you could always put it in a padded envelope. Hope that helps!

[@pdh8447]

I think maybe the problem with your butter knife is that you have no really flat surface. I use an old credit card or actual icing spreader (flat edges). Just sayin'!! Great video. So cool to see someone with a video on crafting from Alaska. I live in Palmer...whoo hoo!!

[@AKCaraboo]

I need to get back to my crafting...I haven't done much lately. I do have old gift cards now that I use. Need to convince my hubby to do a drive to Palmer...so pretty...any good stores I should check out?

[@AnneGirlCarrots]

Where did you get the tree branch stencil?

[@Zac400ex]

Since you don't have to heat it, clear gell would work the same. It would be cheaper in comparison to. You can buy Golden gell at the big box stores in a larger container and use a 40 or 50% off coupon. It will work the same with stencils. I will give it a try with the glitter. Thanks for sharing.

[@AKCaraboo]

I also saw a video recently (think it was Jennifer McGuire) who put some embossing powder on top of the paste. Once the paste dried she heated the powder…it was very pretty!

[@YayMe1st]

This is beautiful, but I agree that you should put the glitter on after remiving the stencil so as not to waste as much & you should also use washi tape instead of whatever that tape was.

[@craftsandbargains]

So Beautiful! TFS

[@nasushll]

When you really bend it, does it crack?

[@poppyfields7217]

I put the thinnest layer on my card and bent the paper in all ways and mine hasn't cracked. Other brands may be different though!

[@JGDCrafts]

great video really pretty

[@elainesharp4662]

those are very neag I will be trying those when I begin stamping....again

[@jazmine6149]

Nice video...will try when i get some paste...Thanks...

[@BabyRabbit22]

What a neat technique. I want to try that. Thank you for sharing. :) Love those pretty snowflakes with that aqua blue.

[@mariemartinez6660]

Can this be used on gourds?

[@AKCaraboo]

That I don't know as I have never worked with gourds...sorry I can't be of more help.

[@claudiawollenhaupt]

Sieht Super aus. Geht aber auch mit fertiger Spachtelmasse aus der Tube!

[@angelsbear37]

It's much smarter to lift up the stencil and then apply the glitter, then you don't waste so much of the glitter.

[@AKCaraboo]

I agree!

[@nasushll]

Does it chip off with time?

[@AKCaraboo]

I'm honestly not sure as I didn't keep it. Sorry I can't give you more details.

[@GeorgetaBlanaru]

Love the video! Thank you!

[@KatrionaTimiSolasCharles]

OM FREAKING GAWD!!! This is just too funny! Go back to your video and turn on the closed caption directly below it. I was just curious and I turned on CC for the very first time in my years of using KZbin! When you read it you'll be laughing so hard you'll actually cry or pee your pants! It's THAT funny! It says you're using paper training paper! LOL That must mean you've got a puppy somewhere with that chirping bird in the background I take it? Kidding of course. LOL

[@AKCaraboo]

Lol…thanks for letting me know! I will check it out!

[@rustileearts3634]

She's so right. I tried the video with the CC turned on and its pretty hilarious. I am going to try that from now on when I viewing my You Tube videos for a good chuckle. Your video was perfect...the CC provided by You Tube is too funny.

[@rustileearts3634]

That's funny! What a happy accident for all of us...loving the CC....hee hee...

[@suecaunt8075]

If you use the proper scraper made by the paste manufacturers, you will not use anywhere near as much paste as you use and it won't waste as much! Also, remove the stencil first and then sprinkle the glitter, again to minimise waste!

[@RaeRB]

Thank you for the vid. Very helpful.

[@Sketchbook999]

Has anyone made their own embossing paste? Any success stories please anybody? Can u plz share your tip

[@mrschrispisani]

If you take the stencil off while it is wet, and then sprinkle the glitter on, you will not waste as much

[@brendajones4683]

I love your video. Though I wish people were not so critical. Keep making your videos. Each of us can learn something at some point and time. I know I can.

[@AKCaraboo]

Thanks! I don't typically let the comments bother me especially on videos I made 6 years ago. ;)

[@Britgirl58]

Thank you for this very informative tutorial. Great products, but you made them beautiful. New subbie to you. Hugs Julie

[@josephineantonia3200]

wow! that's nice. thanks for sharing :)

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Very cool!!! TFS! :D

[@doozerbob]

Fyi, your kitchen utensil is a fish knife :-) ... Its a british thing.....

[@AKCaraboo]

Thanks!

[@mariemartinez6660]

In the good old U.S. it's a butter knife.

[@RaeRB]

All of the posts you make are negative. Why bother making a side account just to troll?

[@maryamamini1734]

You don't know what you are doing! You should never leave it to dry with you stencil on it!

[@AKCaraboo]

Not sure where you got the idea that I left the stencil on it to dry but just to be clear…I didn't leave the stencil on. I took it off after shaking off the glitter. Hope that helps.

[@craftingplaylists863]

What a waste of product...