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@jayblakeslee64382 жыл бұрын
I have used knitting needles for socks as embossing tools. Some of the points are quite small, but they are rounded so they don't cut into the paper. You could also go as big as you want if you have a range of knitting needles on hand.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Oh of course, a big embroidery needle would work too I think!
@amypanddirtytoo19262 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! That's a great idea! I have a cheap little set of 4 (8 sides and 8 different sizes) that I got off Amazon, but knitting needles would get you some nice larger sizes!
@melaniebaynes27302 жыл бұрын
I have used a cocktail stick 😬
@amypanddirtytoo19262 жыл бұрын
@@melaniebaynes2730 hee hee 🍹
@judyhyland6822 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber
@gracewest84522 жыл бұрын
Always a delight to find what surprise Michelle will reveal.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sharonwilliams3185 Жыл бұрын
The end of a metal crochet hook also works well.
@marialopez-dorigamiranda6962 жыл бұрын
I love the idea: yellow and green for the leaf!!!
@scottwalker23982 жыл бұрын
I'm learning a lot from your video's and just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the effort you put into them. As someone who's very new to any type of drawing or painting, I greatly appreciate all the useful information. Thank you.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@eepsers1 Жыл бұрын
I love your education on all things in the UK as well as on all things watercolor!
@colleenmcchesney14822 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you explained how to use an embossing tool for all of those mediums. I have just started using my embossing tool for my watercolor painting and drawing. I was wondering how to do it for watercolor pencils & am thrilled that I can now use it for both light & dark lines. Thanks for sharing this with us.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's very useful!
@moirar31962 жыл бұрын
So cool. Can’t wait to try this technique. Ty From Canada
@lynnkoepke99322 жыл бұрын
i have used an embossing tool to transfer a photocopied drawing to watercolor paper. If the drawing is a simple line drawing I can see the indentations without using graphite to mark my watercolor paper
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
It's a great idea!
@katalinelo80112 жыл бұрын
Just a small addition: the name biro for ballpoint pen comes from the name of the inventor of the pen Bíró László József who invented and improved the mechanism and the special ink for it, so it doesn't have to rely on gravity only and won't smear like the previous versions. He was Hungarian but had to emigrate because of the anti-jew legislation in the late 30s. He got the patent for the pen on 1943 and had a factory for mass producing in Argentina.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks that's interesting!
@suzum.9713 Жыл бұрын
Oh m gosh! I love that changeable embosser!
@gabrielleannacormierart2 жыл бұрын
There’s so much we can do in the creative process! It’s good to be reminded of this technique because I can’t remember the last time I used it. My mind is now going wild with ideas now 🤩As a child I loved playing detective and finding messages using this technique too 🧐😁 Thank you for this video ❤️
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Secret messages what fun!
@suzum.9713 Жыл бұрын
Ugh! I'm watching this while I am not home in my art room! I'm dying to try this! Lol
@linda94052 жыл бұрын
How could I have missed such a valuable tool as this before? Thank you
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@bunnyhand12 жыл бұрын
Love this video. I use my embossing tool to use tiny dots to my work sometimes. It's especially good for highlights in eyes.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked the video!
@kathpengilley39252 жыл бұрын
dotting tools work really well.
@ShoshiPlatypus2 жыл бұрын
What a clever idea. Never thought of that! I use embossing tools regularly to shape leaves and flower petals and to add veins, after I’ve coloured them and they are dry and ready to be assembled. Now I can create different coloured veins easily! Thank you for sharing.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@debraclark15472 жыл бұрын
Using the embossing tool for white hair or beards works wonderful
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@nattyw4952 жыл бұрын
I teally enjoy these techniques, i remember you teaching this along time ago but i had forgotten all about it glad you had a updated video i guess when youre learning so much knowledge you tend to compartmentalize the info to use later but then forget about what a great idea this is im deftly going to use this so i dont forget about it again....mikelle art mom🎨✍👩🎨
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
It's easy to forget about techniques, I do it all the time!
@ianniel90002 жыл бұрын
Have a look in Poundland in the Nail Art section - you might find just what you need
@dpashaian82722 жыл бұрын
I bought a set of these to apply masking fluid & just to add to my cache- now a new use, thx
@1974328792 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using a embossing tool for years, but I started making lines using a 8 or 9H with softer pencil.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@BettyRage1922 жыл бұрын
You can use a pencil over translucent paper to create "dips". Translucent paper gets marked, but when you lift it you have the required effect
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Well that's just genius!
@christineingram552 жыл бұрын
I have never used one in my art before but now I wonder why I never did.What a brilliant idea ,especially on grass and leaves.But it could be used on so much.The mind boggles.This was a really great tutorial.Thank you 🥰
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@LoriF254032 жыл бұрын
thank you for another great video. I have the tools and have used them in landscape watercolor paintings. I like using them on mountains for texture and to make rocks too.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@delphinewood75192 жыл бұрын
Wow! 70k subscribers. Congrats. You are inspiring and an excellent instructor. Thank you for keeping us going. 🙏💙💙💙🌵🌵
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, subscribers keep me going too!
@rebanelson6072 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so helpful! I've tired this before with watercolors but hadn't thought about using watercolor pencils to make it easier to paint around the lines.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@vijidevadason56662 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Malaysia. Thank you. This video about embossing is very enlightening!
@jay1griff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Michelle for the great video. You definitely deserve more subscribers as your vids have loads of great information. Thanks 🙏 for you sharing
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@3484linda2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michele for such creative tips - really appreciate your lessons!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@angelinamichelle84742 жыл бұрын
This came at just the right time for me as I pulled out a never used embossing tool to do a tracing. Thankyou so much for helping me add another tool to my mark making process. Cheers!!!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@4ohgollycats2 жыл бұрын
Used to emboss so I will have to dig out that pen. Thank you for the ideas.
@SandyHodge-ig7hn10 ай бұрын
Oh almost forgot to say. It just happens that I recently purchased those embossing tools you displayed. Because I’m also an artisan and bought them for placing tiny gems on craft work.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber10 ай бұрын
They have so many uses!
@dpashaian82722 жыл бұрын
Btw - I was fascinated by those colored pens when I was little
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Well they were super exciting to a child!
@wisewillow57312 жыл бұрын
Glad I found you 🙏❤️ what a clever little trick!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@marilswan52642 жыл бұрын
I have used the embossing method for acrylic using the end of a brush, but the pencil technique definitely added to my knowledge and I'll be trying it soon. Thanks for your very informative video.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@grahamnash97942 жыл бұрын
How interesting. I used similar for marking metal before cutting it to shape. We called that a scribe. But for marking paper, a cut up plastic card, or a small stick put through a pencil sharpener. Both did a basic job. But muck ups were frequent. Many thanks for telling us about these little tools. Oh year, and really love that ring too. It puts me in mind of a Neil Diamond song called "I am I said". TTFN.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
I love that song! It reminds me of how I feel about London where I was born, miss it, but yet don't feel quite that I want to go back...
@leeojascastro7112 жыл бұрын
Love your froggie ring!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theresamcferron28542 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.
@v.mishrasart432 жыл бұрын
Excellent work👍👍👍👍
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@tbm71872 жыл бұрын
Another really great video! Such an excellent tip!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@carollegros86712 жыл бұрын
Yes I have for portraits but will try with watercolour thanks very instructive
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@eileenmiller99142 жыл бұрын
I am blown away by the detail you've achieved! This video was so helpful. Thank you for sharing.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@alicejump22902 жыл бұрын
Enhanced a technique I have used, but now I see further uses! Thank you! Blessed and safe days!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You too Alice :-)
@birdbeeother35042 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michele! You have solved my watercolour fine line problem. I love your tutorials, I learn something new with every one. Thank you Jay for the knitting needle suggestion, I rediscovered a knitting project I started years ago AND have INSTANT access to multi-sized embossing tools!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@nanschifris87342 жыл бұрын
Fabulous ideas, Michele! Thank you so much for sharing!!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@tammysunderman47342 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michele
@sandybeck91922 жыл бұрын
I had to subscribe! I’ve been painting many years and did not know this texhnique! Who knows what other surprises you have!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! More videos to come, hopefully some surprising!
@maryfeeney5240 Жыл бұрын
Going to buy one of these and experiment!
@marilyncoull36212 жыл бұрын
I have used a nitpick which is normally used for getting the nut out of its shell like walnuts. Used it my watercolor paintings to get texture on branches on trees or leaves .
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Oh, haven't seen one of those!
@niarusso6625 Жыл бұрын
I love your ideas. I have liked and subscribed becauseI want to know more and more. Thank you.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@thecheshirecrafter45222 жыл бұрын
I've used a fine embossing tool to highlight fine facial hair in a moustache or beard, works well with Prismacolour or Polychromos as they sit on top of the tooth of the paper.
@deborahmurthwaite67042 жыл бұрын
Btw, I love your frog ring!
@kathleenmarquardt51842 жыл бұрын
Love your talent!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lindathaxton19942 жыл бұрын
Clever - never would have thought to do this - gonna make use of this technique. Thank you for sharing 🙏
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@ginettemelody10352 жыл бұрын
thank you, I just discovered how to use my embossing tools. I work on parchment paper to create exquisite refined art work. blessings
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@scoiataeli2 жыл бұрын
I have literally just bought an embossing tool 😂 Great video, can’t wait to play with it ☺️
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@judihopewell24992 жыл бұрын
Also useful for calligraphers on expensive papers. Instead of ruling endless lines in oencil which has to be erased…pre rule with embossing tool lightly and then add your calligraphy. Particularly. I will use your techniques in wc now as well thanks. helpful in making roundels with text
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@56janjan2 жыл бұрын
Just recently bought a set of the wooden embossing tools like the one in your video...Thanks for the video, as now I know how to use them 😂
@milels69172 жыл бұрын
Your such a good teacher You inspired me to get going wonderful effect
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@mountainsno2 жыл бұрын
Really timely. Just getting into flowers and greens. So thank you. I dont like the bits where you working gets sped up. I always enjoy the calm concentration when you show techniques. Just some feedback. Overall I think I have watched every single one of your videos. An extremely high quality and genuine community feel. Thank you.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maretta, unfortunately sedate videos don't do well here on KZbin so I have to keep things moving :-)
@glowycloey2 жыл бұрын
Wow@ leaves and watercolor. Guess some goals are happening over here today. This is so cool! Ty!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works for you!
@maxinee12672 жыл бұрын
Very nice video using the embossing tool. I also use it for scoreing lines I wish to fold, in cardmaking. and sometimes making borders for tiles when i zentangle. Its definitely a scratch tool for paint. A great way to make name tags. one can also use it with graffite. And a dotting tool for painted rocks. nails, or woodwork, yes one can deboss wood. allowing the dark stains to melt into the lines you make. I also use mine in sewing keeping my fingers out of the way of the needle but pushing the fabric when it needs it. YOu can use it to score your pumpkin on halloween and the knife will follow along the score line.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
I will remember that at halloween, thank you!
@monicahanlin5042 жыл бұрын
Hi Michele! Can you tell me where you got your super wonderful frog ring?!?! I just love it! And thank you for your channel here! 💕💕
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Oh it's very cheap, brass, I think I got it from China via Etsy! I do love it though, it's adjustable, and I have tiny fingers.
@monicahanlin5042 жыл бұрын
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Wow that's so funny! I thought it was some antique ring or something. Thank you!
@NaseemGlitterArt2 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️Thank you for this video sharing ♥️♥️
@geoffmitchell65152 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bconsilio37642 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Thank You!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@deborahwhatford98312 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This will help me with my watercolour piece.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@janinestanford76952 жыл бұрын
Have never seen this before but will definitely be using this technique thanks and I have subscribed look forward to seeing more of your content 😊
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@trudyfong28262 жыл бұрын
Such a great tip! I’m thrilled you demonstrated this
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@barbsterback2 жыл бұрын
I guess Michael's is in my future! What a great technique. Thank you so much.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@rbdreamsart2 жыл бұрын
Nice tips for these tools. I use them mainly as dotting tools but I'll be trying these methods.
@bixnash12 жыл бұрын
I use toothpicks for detailing on flowers for veining etc
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@kristlfranklin25552 жыл бұрын
I just bought one!
@mariosilva0002 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@frankmazzant2868 Жыл бұрын
I use an embossing tool to transfer a tracing. I make my own sketches and then transfer the drawing onto watercolor paper. This keeps me from erasing on the watercolor paper.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@annettefournier96552 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michele. 💜
@stonecrestquilt2 жыл бұрын
If your in the US they sell pink double ended embossing tools at Dollar Tree! 🤗
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@catmeow3332 жыл бұрын
printers metal hot-type is great bc the letters will be right-read
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Cool idea!
@sherrybarfield84462 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pennybordelon7072 жыл бұрын
Love your lessons!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Penny!
@aliciashackley58302 жыл бұрын
Good video Michele. Thx so much. 🥰
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Always welcome :-)
@suel42692 жыл бұрын
Can use for tracing also! Just ordered a set.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@marthalg.81992 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼😘
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@joannekucks43432 жыл бұрын
I’d like to experiment with butterfly wing veins and insect shells. Very useful video. Where are you located? I’m in Minnetonka, Minnesota. 🥰🎨
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Hello in Minnesota, I am in Suffolk, UK!
@masumi1582 жыл бұрын
I use a cheap set of 5 double-ended dotting tools for nail art from Amazon.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant :-)
@Pebblesmas2 жыл бұрын
Thx so much, how amazing!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
No worries!
@mjkoeck58082 жыл бұрын
can you tell us what brand that embossing pen "tool" is" and maybe where to buy one? thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!!!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
The pen shaped one is X-'Cut and you should find it on Amazon
@polygonalmasonary2 жыл бұрын
My wife has an 'Essential Tool' it's called 'Me'!!!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Lol :-)
@sabinelloyd85322 жыл бұрын
Thank you very interesting
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@JonalynH2 жыл бұрын
Tip to get comments is to asks a question like which hack did you like best or which is your favorite color share a giff like a thumps up or down or if you made it to the end of this video comment with a blue heart 💙. Love art channels always willing to go an extra step!
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@chrisschmidt73752 жыл бұрын
I use an old credit card for several effects in watercolor
@beaulieuc89102 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@regig.94932 жыл бұрын
They are also called spotting tools, because they can be used to paint spots with acrylic, often to decorate stones, or in nail art. I find them really useful to paint fine details with masking fluid. I also use them to transfer more difficult tracings to my watercolour paper if I am not confident enough to draw by hand. I print out the line drawing on tracing/vellum paper, turn it around and with a squiggly motion go over the back of the lines with a soft pencil, turn it the right way round and use that embossing tool to go over the lines to transfer to the watercolour paper ( without pressing hard or denting the paper).
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
I tend to use a ruling pen for masking fluid, must try this instead!
@regig.94932 жыл бұрын
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber The ruling pen is better for long lines, but for dots or little areas or very short strokes this works better. It doesn't hold much fluid though, for that the ruling pen is better.
@gailgardner38182 жыл бұрын
What is the brand name of your retractable embossing tool? Where can I get one in the U. S.? Love your videos.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The brand I believe is Xcut and you should find it on Amazon :-)
@agold17022 жыл бұрын
Neat stuff
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mollycaton50632 жыл бұрын
Hi Michele has your pen got a makers name x
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
It's X-Cut
@theresamoreau9752 жыл бұрын
I sharpened a stick from the yard.
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
That's the cheapest option, and pretty environment friendly too!
@theresamoreau9752 жыл бұрын
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber it also works great for dipping and drawing fine lines in watercolor trees!
@jamesaritchie12 жыл бұрын
I really don't like using an embossing tool in a drawing, or in a painting. It always looks obvious to me. I don't like the look, and i even if I did, it's just not something I want to inflict on the surface I'm drawing or painting on. I'd rather take the time to do it without such a "tool". It is certainly not an essential tool, and does anything but improve your art skills. If anything, it stops essential art skills from developing. Maybe I've been influenced by all the incredible professional artists I've known who wouldn't use an embossing tool if you offered them the world, and maybe it's just what I see with my own eyes, but it's definitely not for me, and not something I would ever teach. But we all have our own way of doing things, and this is part of what makes the art world such a wonderfu8l place.
@christinebravomom57112 жыл бұрын
What do Brits call facial tissues? In the U.S., they're all called kleenex. And I've heard that in the southern states, all soda pops are called coke. :)
@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber2 жыл бұрын
We sometimes call them Kleenex, regardless of brand but more often they are just called tissues :-)
@brissiesue49472 жыл бұрын
And in Australia all plasters are called Band Aids and all pressure washers are called Gernis. Yeah, that’s a strange one! And it’s a verb as well - just going to gerni the path.
@christinebravomom57112 жыл бұрын
@@brissiesue4947 In the US, plaster is what you put on the walls, Band Aids go on owies, and pressure washers are pressure washers. You'd have everyone here really scratching their heads with gerni. LOL