How to Emboss Paper // Hand and Machine methods

[@timkemp]

An even simpler way to make a pattern with stuff you already probably have, is to use hot glue on a hard flat surface. I did it this way when I was a child. It works pretty well and it's really easy.

[@Thom4123]

You are so multi talented. I'm always learning something new when watching your videos.

[@GetHandsDirty]

That is the point and I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@utubewillyman]

That's what I was thinking. She is an engineer, artist, and handyman all in one.

[@zahadiy]

you knew i'm multi talented just like you,but i don't have machines to realise a lot of thing you are the best of caurse, ; ) it's realy amazing to watch your videos i'm moroccan youtuber

[@sebastiensarrazin562]

Hey! great video! An easy way to check the deepness setting of your CNC is to use an multi-meter in continuity check mode. Simply tape a small square of aluminium paper on your material and check the continuity between the CNC mill and the aluminium square. As soon as the continuity is reached, the CNC mill is just touching the material. It's easy, cheap and aluminum paper sheets are thinner than paper ones.

[@daniraspahic2625]

I love people like you, work well, talk small. Just a great video. BTW, the same process can be done with hand printing press.

[@Cynchronia]

As a designer (UX/UI) I am excited and inspired by product design especially woodworking and embossing/debossing. Your attention to detail is impeccable. That home-made embossing pen thingy looks like an expensive precision tool.

[@thomas6244]

Very cool ! I like the fact that from an angle the paper looks blank...and then you discover the tree !

[@wescostud]

Thanks great video Currently doing my MFA at the Pensylvania Academy of Fine Arts

[@bnn9912]

Well I need to try this, not only because the end product will be incredible if it's anywhere near as nice as yours, but also because I absolutely love carving linoleum so any excuse I can get to do it more often I'll gladly take!

[@pluromantis]

You're a miracle. I'm blessed to came across your posts every now and then. Love you.

[@ranjanivaradpande381]

one need all these machinery and the knowledge to make this tool ,well who all can do this ?great technician you are, wonderful to watch you working !! Leave this to my next life ,had great desire to learn though !!

[@gmin2290]

What was the substrate you milled on the CNC?

[@Stephanie.Basaiawmoit]

Thank you so much. Your explanation is so thorough. You have a new subscriber. Love from Shillong, India.

[@zanfabh]

Fantástico! Parabéns! Muito legal! Qual o nome da sua CNC Machine?

[@MattleyIt]

Brilliant idea!!! I love the little block note 😍 Good job Cristiana Ronaldo 😜

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks my friend! :D Ahaha

[@ChoochooseU]

You really do need to watch this all the way through bc she does show a cool method using accessible tools and I did have a great laugh @how to emboss without a machine but you'll need: CNC Milling Machine Wooden dowel Brass dowel Table clamp Metal saw Wood saw Electronic caliper Drill Sanding machine Wax varnish And paper lol;) I drooled at the CNC - how fun it must be to have all those cool tools

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I've only done linoleum block carving to use with ink and make cards. Good idea to try it your way

[@RcLifeOn]

What camera are you using? I was watching the "Lightbox"-video and was stunned by the camera quality. The videos was absolutely amazing as well.

[@GetHandsDirty]

On the light box video I used a cell phone. Now I use a Canon 700D. Thanks!

[@catherine_404]

Thank you! Now I know more than I knew before, lol. Easy to follow AND inspiring. Also, calming.

[@elliemartinez5094]

Yes!! I have been researching for so long and finally found what I was looking for!! Thank you! P.S. you're very cute!!

[@veronica5896]

Great video as always =) I am a student right now, so I can't afford Patreon, but if I could - your channel is definitively one I would support! Your creativity is awesome and contagious =) Thanks for sharing =)

[@indigo7480]

Veronica I'm a student too and I support another channels patreon for just $1 a month.

[@veronica5896]

That's really great of you =)

[@yooneuijoo789]

Thanks for this easy and informative tutorial. What material is it for the templates? for milling machine? Thanks ahead :)

[@fionabrennan9148]

Thanks for the tutorial! The linoleum block was something I’ve never seen before~ what an awesome idea!!

[@aleenasaha986]

I bought metallic paper that I hope I can replicate your results with. I also am thinking to use a stamp so I don't have to come up with any designs myself for the block... although aware it might be a bit spooky negative space? Hope you are doing well!

[@toxic_faith_art8922]

Carving into linoleum is a lot harder then you think, especially if your weak af, I made a print for art class and it was painful to my wrist after a while of continuous carving , but it is very relaxing like it was said in the video

[@MarioLopes182020015]

Great that great idea, I admire your skill, and creativity, a great example for many young and old, if so, do not get tired of making these videos, at least here tienens a follower,

[@futublock]

you can use your CNC por a female and male template and then use a press for the paper

[@pixware]

I was your fan here in Brazil, you are very creative and skillful.

[@brssnkl]

I loved that snap cut at 8:07

[@iryssteel]

if you have access to screw clamps (or the ability to make some) you can make a simple 1 tonne press to emboss whole pieces all at once. You'll need some blocking (padding) to get the effect. Dense wool sheets work well, felt can work too. It's good to have a sheet or two of newsprint (

[@gambo9617]

This channel feels like Neistat meets Diresta haha nice vids keep it up! Saludos de Buenos Aires!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Ahah, I take it as a compliment :)

[@gambo9617]

Get Hands Dirty it was a compliment! :)

[@monkwerks]

Does the depth of the grooves matter for embossing?

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yes. If it is too deep, there is a chance of tearing the paper if you press hard. And if it is very shallow, the embossing then will have less texture of course.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Just experiment a bit :)

[@georginahenry3735]

What material did you use with the CNC machine?:) Great video!!

[@paperspecs]

Love embossing! It really makes print designs pop. We feature a few of these projects on our channel as well and always love when people send in cool embossing projects!

[@AlejandroLopez-um6se]

Hi buddy!!! Do you have any idea if i want to do more that one. For example, 20 of them. but no using my hang, otherwise im gonna finish so tired!!!! Excellent videos

[@yolandacajiga4310]

Very happy I found you. Thanks

[@danthemakerman]

Very cool tutorial, I always love the way you explain things so clearly.

[@paranoidandroidlyric]

Muy buen trabajo me encanta tu trabajo y tu canal he aprendido mucho, solo tengo una pregunta, como se llama herramienta manual que utilizaste para gravar ?

[@GetHandsDirty]

Muchas gracias! Em inglês chama-se Lino Cutter. É como uma goiva pero apropriada para gravura em linóleo.

[@paranoidandroidlyric]

thanks for your answer

[@waynejenkins1788]

Ive always got a cnc and additional equipment to hand.

[@gkkent]

Just ordered a big and small notebook! Keiko is going to flip when she finds them in her Christmas stocking!!!!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Oh my god, thank you Greg!! So happy she will have them. :D

[@gkkent]

Get Hands Dirty they are perfect!!

[@robertevans6481]

So cool i watch it twice before i commented. Two questions the material use for the CNC carving, and the size on the brass rod for the pen tip. I so want to try this...thanks for sharing and have a great whats left of your weekend..

[@GetHandsDirty]

Hi Robert, the material I used first was scraps of Valchromat (top quality mdf that comes in different colors - same material I used to build the loft bed and work space). The brass rod is 3mm. Good work on your try, I would like to see what you come up with later :) you can post on my facebook page or something. Have a nice sunday!

[@robertevans6481]

thanks i thought it was 3mm but just wanted to make sure.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yes, I show the callipers with 3 on it :)

[@RobRobertson1000]

Wonderful tuition with that linoleum carving idea. thanks

[@Pessetofflor]

Once again a very good video and I like the intro with the Porto wiews. Take care!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Happy you liked it!

[@PaulJohnsLife]

Lovely projects! Ordered one of the large notebooks. Over time I'm growing quite the collection of KZbin Makers items.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Cool! Thank you so much for your support!

[@Dracken13]

This is awesome. I wonder if I can make a "block" with a 3D printer? I have EXPERIMENTING to do!!!

[@GetHandsDirty]

That would be a great idea!

[@dreamakersphotography2176]

hello, awesome details, what is the name of the plate black where the cnc draw?

[@allistergreene4845]

Hey its really true what they say. The only limit to creativity is ones imagination 🤓. With that being said. What material did you use for the engraving on the xcarve? 😯

[@aoutsky]

Wasn’t expecting you to make your own embossing tool. Cool.

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

You are a multitalent. I enjoy every video you post and know how I will make x-mas cards next year.👍👏

[@DonsitoWu]

Embossing by hand at home materials: 1. CNC machine 1000$ to 50000$ 2. Wood press 20$ to 100$ 3. Sand paper 5$ 4. Electric sanding machine 50$ to 500$ 5. Metal and wood bar 25$ 6. Wood base 15$ 7. Optional wood varnish 10$ The experience of embossing by yourself with your own hands, priceless!

[@tomaszfontana5647]

That's amazing! Was looking around to find a solution on how to hand emboss and will definetely try it out! Thanksa lot!

[@anoukstarr5564]

Omg this is fantastic. I have a piece of lino I've been thinking what to do with, and I was wondering how to emboss so I'm thrilled

[@BlueDragon53]

Very Nice Cristiana! Awesome project. The results are very good.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thank you Michael!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

You are amazingly talented. So creative!!! Beautiful work!! The "GET HANDS DIRTY" logo and concept are amazing.

[@mariamanuelabaptista2153]

Belíssimo trabalho, parabéns! Pessoalmente adoro relevos. Muito obrigada pela partilha.

[@abbeykarma9948]

i love your channel so much! PLEASE make more videos about furniture and so!!!!! you are so good in this! damn. the sounds in the background are the best really i enjoy all of you!

[@Taversia]

You are SO cool. What you’re doing is cool too, but I love your style sense; I just had to say that.

[@jbrito2699]

Olá Cristina, excelente vídeo, vou estar este fim de ano no Porto será que me poderias indicar onde posso conseguir essa ferramenta com a qual trabalhaste o linóleo? Obrigado e muita força.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Olá José, o meu nome é Cristiana. Eu comprei esta na papelaria Sousa Ribeiro (mudou recentemente para perto da Padaria Ribeiro - é bastante conhecida por aqui e várias pessoas saberão indicar-te). Mas certamente encontrarás por exemplo na Moldursant ou na papelaria Modelo.

[@jbrito2699]

obrigado, Cristiana(desculpa o erro no nome:)) estarei pelo Porto no dia 19, a tua informação me ajudará bastante, mais uma vez obrigado.

[@ThanhBui-tp5ef]

Thank you for beautiful work. Very talented. Can you tell Where can we buy linoleum?

[@PJPEE]

You can buy lino tiles online from art stores or you might even be able to find lino tiles at a flooring store since it's often used as floor tiles.

[@AaronHendu]

I was literally about to ask if this would work with Lino cut templates...and you are already telling me lol Awesome, and thanks for all the videos!

[@teresaluna1936]

You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Serenitees]

You are adorable! I love a girl with all the best tools. Thanks for the great information!

[@serenitylittle5103]

how deep can you make the negative before it is so deep that it would tear the paper?

[@hugoeloypt]

boas, congrat pelo canal! sou fan! quria perguntar-te onde compraste a cnc? conselhos para quem pensa comprar uma! thanks.

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Very cool idea Cris...love it!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks Bill!

[@vazfelix]

Hi, first of all let me tell you that you have a big fan down here in Évora... I love your videos. Can you tell me where did you get the drum sander that you use on your works? Regards and keep up with the good work.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Obrigada José! Drum sander? Referes-te à lixadora de bancada? Comprei no Leroy Merlin e a marca é Einhell. Nada de especial, mas get's the job done :p

[@vazfelix]

E isso é que importa...Votos de sucesso para o teu canal e continua o belíssimo trabalho!

[@nastyagamwspiti]

How do you know/remember where to follow the lines? can you feel the surface?

[@VioletPersuasion]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! If I decide to make my logo into a hand-made embosser that you showed towards the end, I will be sure to share with you. This has made my day! Thank you.

[@FrederickVandenbosch]

Excellent project, love the alternative for people without CNC!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks a lot!

[@rooftopcamping134]

Heyho, I have one question. So this linoleum what you use, is it the same what you can use for the floor? Thanks for your help and obregado. It's the only word what know in your language;)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Hey! No it is not the same. The linoleum for carving is softer, a little bit like rubber and thicker I think.

[@JudiChristopher]

Thank you so much... This is SOOOO interesting... I love your tools too... I flip houses and I have more tools than all my brothers... This is a great Video... ;)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks for your appreciation Judi :)

[@jacquesmertens3369]

Thanks, young man! This tutorial is super useful. Can't wait to try it out.

[@claterpult]

that little embossing pen you made is cool

[@GetHandsDirty]

:)

[@nileshnathwani7820]

Just wanted to ask u the make of the CNC machine that u used first time around

[@willemkossen]

Sweet. I made an embossing tool for my wife about a year ago out of steel. Nice!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Awesome, thanks for sticking around!

[@etro8564]

linolium is better for me and for most of these watchers !

[@stephboeker7835]

GHD, Just bought your notebook and stickers :) Question : 1.) What make and model # CNC router (engraver) do you use? 2.) What accessories are important to think about when purchasing it? Thanks for your generous consideration, Steph_Louisiana GHD, Acabei de comprar seu notebook e adesivos :) Pergunta: 1.) Que marca e modelo # CNC roteador (gravador) você usa? 2.) Que acessórios são importantes para pensar quando comprá-lo? Obrigado por sua consideração generosa, Steph_Louisiana

[@GetHandsDirty]

Hey Steph! Nice to see you and thank you so much for the support! My CNC is an X-Carve from Inventables. Go to inventables dot com and find it. You need bits, quite a few if you plan on making small and tiny carvings because those break more often. You don't need much more...If you order the complete set, it comes with tools for assembly and everything needed. So you just need router/milling bits and material of course :p And tons of patience to calibrate it :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Oh now that I read again, maybe you were asking about the router itself. It's a dewalt D26200 (called 611 in usa). You might need to buy extra collets/adapters depending on the diameter shank of the bits you are going to use.

[@stephboeker7835]

Yes, I was asking about the CNC machine, sorry about the confusion. :) Originally , the idea was to cut negatives (holes) in the shape of letters and numbers for the outside border (sides) of a chess board to designate the rows. Then I could fill them w/ a colored epoxy and sand flush. On second thought, I wondered if I could even cut positives (raised) letters , mirror image, turn them upside down, press and glue them into the negative lettering and and them flush. I'm curious but scared about the software as I not familiar w/ cad, design and technical software language or applications. Do you think your CNC software would accomplish this type of task? Thanks for your timely reply and your generous consideration, Steph_Louisiana

[@GetHandsDirty]

I see. With the X-Carve you can use a browser based software that is free called Easel and it has options to make inlays. So it creates both positive and negative shapes with the correct size to match. Maybe you can google "Make an inlay with easel inventables". There should be some forum threads about this.

[@stephboeker7835]

Thank you so much Cristiana ! :) I'll do that ! Happy Holidays ! Steph_Louisiana

[@rolandotomasini9287]

Do you sell the embossing tool you showed (pencil w reverse tip)?

[@noa2012prints]

what kind of material did you used for CNC engraver? I mean for negative.

[@GetHandsDirty]

It's Valchromat. You can use regular mdf or wood.

[@badbadwoodstudio9319]

is that the Suckit boot for the Xcarve?

[@쪼-d8t]

what is the rubber thing that the tree was carved on??

[@angeliqueroux3017]

What type of papers can be embossed?

[@indianajones7470]

Thanks for a very informative and interesting description of embossing it has been extremely helpful

[@lexrisant]

Seus projetos são incríveis! E a forma como você os apresenta é mais incrível ainda. Continue inspirando! Saudações do seu fã brasileiro.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Muito obrigada Alexandre, é bom saber isso!

[@mihumus]

Very nice work and technique, Cris!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks Román!

[@kellyjackson8109]

Wonderful video and easy to follow - you are quite talented and very lovely!

[@farmain1]

Siempre es un gusto ver tus videos, muy interesantes! Y aprendo mucho.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Graciaaaas :D

[@wendya9164]

First time coming across this, very talented and very cool N.Z

[@altervscraneus]

so cool, never came with the idea of makin it on CNC, what is the material you use? mdf? greetings from Chihuahua,Mexico

[@chrissres]

What is the black material you cut the logo in ?

[@lagrottedubarbu]

super nice video and cool idea... love the embossing stuff on the notebooks (and cool christmas gift idea) Keep it up :D

[@GetHandsDirty]

That's great! Thanks :)

[@umiaiuhs6870]

Beautiful work, thank you so much. Hi from Yucatan, Mexico

[@patrick1090]

Olá, os teus vídeos são fantásticos and your English is better than mine...

[@GetHandsDirty]

Ahah, obrigada!

[@TheMarcball]

very cool, unusual project and techniques ! Thanks Keep on trucking ! (from France)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Glad you like it, thanks!

[@vampevanescencefan12]

linoleum as in the floor type of linoleum ?

[@BertalSofiane]

since you have CNC machine you can make Embossing machine compatible with your home made templets

[@GetHandsDirty]

Aha! Cool idea

[@BertalSofiane]

i know you had this idea (if we can call it idea) perhaps for upcoming videos

[@etro8564]

that looks like leather instead of paper or its a thick kind of paper

[@leonachapman8335]

acetate butterflies

[@Sacrificepain66]

Wow I really like those ideas I don't know where you come out with this I ideas but this is why I love watching your videosI love the imaginations and the work you put into

[@joaquinmateo7871]

chuta broo.. a los tiempos k bienes a subir un video mas.. tienes k hacerlo mas seguidos he.. BENDICIONES BROO

[@joaquinmateo7871]

saludos desde ECUADOR.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Gracias pelo apoio! This takes a lot of work to film and make and edit and all that stuff...but yes, I am trying to create more often!

[@sofiamateos8770]

Omg I never thought of carving! Such a good idea! you're a genius!