Improve Your Art Skills with THIS essential Tool!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have you used an embossing tool? If you struggle with drawing watch this next: Drawing Tutorial (AVOID these 10 Beginners' Mistakes!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmrWd2yhequYhM0

[@jayblakeslee6438]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh of course, a big embroidery needle would work too I think!

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

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!

[@melaniebaynes2730]

I have used a cocktail stick 😬

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

@@melaniebaynes2730 hee hee 🍹

[@judyhyland682]

I’m a new subscriber

[@gracewest8452]

Always a delight to find what surprise Michelle will reveal.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@sharonwilliams3185]

The end of a metal crochet hook also works well.

[@marialopez-dorigamiranda696]

I love the idea: yellow and green for the leaf!!!

[@scottwalker2398]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad to help!

[@eepsers1]

I love your education on all things in the UK as well as on all things watercolor!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes it's very useful!

[@moirar3196]

So cool. Can’t wait to try this technique. Ty From Canada

[@lynnkoepke9932]

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

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's a great idea!

[@katalinelo8011]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thanks that's interesting!

[@suzum.9713]

Oh m gosh! I love that changeable embosser!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

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 ❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Secret messages what fun!

[@suzum.9713]

Ugh! I'm watching this while I am not home in my art room! I'm dying to try this! Lol

[@linda9405]

How could I have missed such a valuable tool as this before? Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@bunnyhand1]

Love this video. I use my embossing tool to use tiny dots to my work sometimes. It's especially good for highlights in eyes.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, glad you liked the video!

[@kathpengilley3925]

dotting tools work really well.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@debraclark1547]

Using the embossing tool for white hair or beards works wonderful

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great idea!

[@nattyw495]

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🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's easy to forget about techniques, I do it all the time!

[@ianniel9000]

Have a look in Poundland in the Nail Art section - you might find just what you need

[@dpashaian8272]

I bought a set of these to apply masking fluid & just to add to my cache- now a new use, thx

[@197432879]

I’ve been using a embossing tool for years, but I started making lines using a 8 or 9H with softer pencil.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Interesting!

[@BettyRage192]

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

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Well that's just genius!

[@christineingram55]

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 🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much 😊

[@LoriF25403]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great tip!

[@delphinewood7519]

Wow! 70k subscribers. Congrats. You are inspiring and an excellent instructor. Thank you for keeping us going. 🙏💙💙💙🌵🌵

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much, subscribers keep me going too!

[@rebanelson607]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vijidevadason5666]

Greetings from Malaysia. Thank you. This video about embossing is very enlightening!

[@jay1griff]

Thanks again Michelle for the great video. You definitely deserve more subscribers as your vids have loads of great information. Thanks 🙏 for you sharing

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're very welcome!

[@3484linda]

Thanks Michele for such creative tips - really appreciate your lessons!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@angelinamichelle8474]

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!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@4ohgollycats]

Used to emboss so I will have to dig out that pen. Thank you for the ideas.

[@SandyHodge-ig7hn]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

They have so many uses!

[@dpashaian8272]

Btw - I was fascinated by those colored pens when I was little

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Well they were super exciting to a child!

[@wisewillow5731]

Glad I found you 🙏❤️ what a clever little trick!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome!

[@marilswan5264]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@grahamnash9794]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

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...

[@leeojascastro711]

Love your froggie ring!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@theresamcferron2854]

I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent work👍👍👍👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tbm7187]

Another really great video! Such an excellent tip!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!

[@carollegros8671]

Yes I have for portraits but will try with watercolour thanks very instructive

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@eileenmiller9914]

I am blown away by the detail you've achieved! This video was so helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are most welcome!

[@alicejump2290]

Enhanced a technique I have used, but now I see further uses! Thank you! Blessed and safe days!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You too Alice :-)

[@birdbeeother3504]

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!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Happy to help!

[@nanschifris8734]

Fabulous ideas, Michele! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@tammysunderman4734]

Thank you Michele

[@sandybeck9192]

I had to subscribe! I’ve been painting many years and did not know this texhnique! Who knows what other surprises you have!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! More videos to come, hopefully some surprising!

[@maryfeeney5240]

Going to buy one of these and experiment!

[@marilyncoull3621]

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 .

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh, haven't seen one of those!

[@niarusso6625]

I love your ideas. I have liked and subscribed becauseI want to know more and more. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

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.

[@deborahmurthwaite6704]

Btw, I love your frog ring!

[@kathleenmarquardt5184]

Love your talent!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@lindathaxton1994]

Clever - never would have thought to do this - gonna make use of this technique. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem 👍

[@ginettemelody1035]

thank you, I just discovered how to use my embossing tools. I work on parchment paper to create exquisite refined art work. blessings

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@scoiataeli]

I have literally just bought an embossing tool 😂 Great video, can’t wait to play with it ☺️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@judihopewell2499]

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

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great tip!

[@56janjan]

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 😂

[@milels6917]

Your such a good teacher You inspired me to get going wonderful effect

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@mountainsno]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Maretta, unfortunately sedate videos don't do well here on KZbin so I have to keep things moving :-)

[@glowycloey]

Wow@ leaves and watercolor. Guess some goals are happening over here today. This is so cool! Ty!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hope it works for you!

[@maxinee1267]

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.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I will remember that at halloween, thank you!

[@monicahanlin504]

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! 💕💕

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

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.

[@monicahanlin504]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Wow that's so funny! I thought it was some antique ring or something. Thank you!

[@NaseemGlitterArt]

♥️♥️Thank you for this video sharing ♥️♥️

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Thank you

[@bconsilio3764]

Subscribed. Thank You!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome, thank you!

[@deborahwhatford9831]

Thank you. This will help me with my watercolour piece.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@janinestanford7695]

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 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trudyfong2826]

Such a great tip! I’m thrilled you demonstrated this

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbsterback]

I guess Michael's is in my future! What a great technique. Thank you so much.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're most welcome!

[@rbdreamsart]

Nice tips for these tools. I use them mainly as dotting tools but I'll be trying these methods.

[@bixnash1]

I use toothpicks for detailing on flowers for veining etc

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Good idea!

[@kristlfranklin2555]

I just bought one!

[@mariosilva000]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@frankmazzant2868]

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]

Good idea!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Michele. 💜

[@stonecrestquilt]

If your in the US they sell pink double ended embossing tools at Dollar Tree! 🤗

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for the tip!

[@catmeow333]

printers metal hot-type is great bc the letters will be right-read

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Cool idea!

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Cool!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@pennybordelon707]

Love your lessons!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Penny!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Good video Michele. Thx so much. 🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Always welcome :-)

[@suel4269]

Can use for tracing also! Just ordered a set.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Indeed!

[@marthalg.8199]

Thank you for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼😘

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@joannekucks4343]

I’d like to experiment with butterfly wing veins and insect shells. Very useful video. Where are you located? I’m in Minnetonka, Minnesota. 🥰🎨

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hello in Minnesota, I am in Suffolk, UK!

[@masumi158]

I use a cheap set of 5 double-ended dotting tools for nail art from Amazon.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Brilliant :-)

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much, how amazing!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No worries!

[@mjkoeck5808]

can you tell us what brand that embossing pen "tool" is" and maybe where to buy one? thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

The pen shaped one is X-'Cut and you should find it on Amazon

[@polygonalmasonary]

My wife has an 'Essential Tool' it's called 'Me'!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Lol :-)

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Thank you very interesting

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JonalynH]

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!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Good one!

[@chrisschmidt7375]

I use an old credit card for several effects in watercolor

[@beaulieuc8910]

Brilliant

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@regig.9493]

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).

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I tend to use a ruling pen for masking fluid, must try this instead!

[@regig.9493]

@@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.

[@gailgardner3818]

What is the brand name of your retractable embossing tool? Where can I get one in the U. S.? Love your videos.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! The brand I believe is Xcut and you should find it on Amazon :-)

[@agold1702]

Neat stuff

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@mollycaton5063]

Hi Michele has your pen got a makers name x

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It's X-Cut

[@theresamoreau975]

I sharpened a stick from the yard.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

That's the cheapest option, and pretty environment friendly too!

[@theresamoreau975]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber it also works great for dipping and drawing fine lines in watercolor trees!

[@jamesaritchie1]

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.

[@christinebravomom5711]

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. :)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

We sometimes call them Kleenex, regardless of brand but more often they are just called tissues :-)

[@brissiesue4947]

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.

[@christinebravomom5711]

@@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