Pigment Powders 101: DIY Embossing Powders + A Clean and Simple Sending Love Card Tutorial [2024/73]

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

So many terrific ideas and uses for pigment powders. To think mine have been sitting for years. Time to get busy. Thank you, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome, Jan! They're so much fun to play with. x

[@karenreeves3958]

Very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@jade0626]

Just beautiful, gorgeousness. I'm glad the algorithm always brings me here because I don't want to miss anything 😂 You rock. 🎉

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! :)

[@wendihaikugrl2651]

I would have never thought to make colored embossing powder!! Tyfs🎉

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Another great idea! You have really shown how versatile pigment powders can be. Thanks for sharing all your ideas. -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! x

[@janasher4940]

Thank you for this. I didn't know I could mix these with my clear embossing powder. I also have a huge set of Artiza mica powders that I have never used. Love how you show us a way to mix basic supplies instead of purchasing all these separate brand-name products when we can make what we need with the stuff we already have in our stash.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@jellybean28]

You are amazing Natalie. Tfs

[@nbcascards]

That's so kind. Thank you! x

[@mellyj3874]

Fab video. Pick up loads of hints and tips such as using the baking tray for embossing. Great ideas and great card.😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Lovely card and another great idea!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@pauladyer9845]

Great embossing tips..I can do that..thanks so much

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ginatrevino5514]

Great technique ideas! ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michelecoffey9036]

Lovely card.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@mjgeltz8842]

OMG this opens up a whole lot of possibilities for different color blends of embossing powders!!! What fun!!! Thanks so much for your inspirational videos!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretbarke2299]

Great ideas as usual. Thanks x

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@gailrodgers3079]

Love the color and the card. I do try to respect the bees and leave them a big yard to harvest from the wild stuff. I do have a lot of bee things, most gotten from different magazines. I believe I have a couple of bee dies as well.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! I've been trying to let parts of my garden go wild for the wildlife. We've been getting hedgehogs and foxes and lots of different birds and insects. It makes my heart happy! :)

[@Sally-qu3kz]

Great idea I love being able to colour match accessories. 👏

[@nbcascards]

Me too!! Thanks for watching. x

[@sheenacannon8176]

Lovely. X

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@tjorven64]

Thanks for all your tips and tricks. Easy to understand even for me beeing a Norwegian. Love from Irene in city of Hamar. Happy easter to all( God påske, as we say)

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Happy Easter to you too. x

[@mandyhall1674]

What a great idea and use of powders. Lovely card too. Thanks Natalie and have a beautiful day x

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! You too!

[@jenniferdrake1210]

Cool idea with powder, nice idea with the powder. I got a few of those containers a while, they are very useful. Jenny ❤😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lynbowler4103]

Stunning 😍

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wendyclarke6525]

Thank you Natalie for another video with lots of tips for using our powders. What a great card!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ssquilts]

So pretty and I ove the idea - I am going to try it with my PearlX and Metal powders that don’t have binder in them

[@nbcascards]

Great! Have fun. x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Boy. Those powders are very versatile! I wouldn't have thought to do anything more with them than use them as is. 🙄 Thank you for your continued inspiration!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! They are fab to have in your crafty toolkit. x

[@michelegourd5742]

Natalie, you have some great ideas!! Love your card!! So very creative!! This is helping me so much!! Thanks!!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. x

[@jeannefentress1814]

You covered the beautiful bee. But still lovely

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😊

[@JH-wd7ul]

I have used this method before, but my cards were nowhere near as lovely as yours. I gained insight in this video and will remember to tie in several elements to make a more complete project. Your inclusion of the vellum flower, embossed honeycomb and raising the inset of the square were fabulous. So much more than a stamped and embossed image on a card! 🩷

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, JH! Glad it was helpful! x

[@goldpig1964]

Fantastic series!!!! I was so excited to see use of pigment powders. This one especially has my creative juices churning.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Thanks for watching. x

[@cindyrobinson2199]

I want to try that. Great idea.

[@nbcascards]

Go for it!

[@juliewurf7506]

Great ideas again. You have given me a brain wave for a copper glitter embossing powder that has always been troublesome - mix it with clear embossing powder! Why didn't I think of that 🙄

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandrabiggs5692]

Hints and tips what more can you ask for? Great tutorial xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@susanmorris1007]

I absolutely love, love the raspberry color you created! 🤩

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sharonedwards777]

Another great video Natalie 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sharon! x

[@robinlane9306]

I had no idea powders could be so versatile. Wow! ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

You aint seen nothing yet! ;)

[@margaretg2097]

Ooh what a great tip, thank you. And a beautiful card, too 🦋

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@candiwelsh5524]

So many great tips and tricks. Love the card too Natalie! Really loving this series!!❤️👍 great job!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the series. x

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

Pigment powders looks a good buy.

[@nbcascards]

They're very versatile. x

[@julieellis-davies3717]

Loads of great ideas & tips as usual. Gorgeous card 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks for the great ideas and tips!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lindsayjackbutler6388]

Love love love x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Lindsay! x

[@denisegoodwin3791]

Thank you for more wonderful hints and tips plus another beautiful card Natalie. I am assuming that I won't need to use gum arabic to fix my mica powder in this instance as it is mixed with clear embossing powder, and the powder will fix it in place. 🙂

[@nbcascards]

I don't think you'll need gum arabic for heat embossing. Give it a go and let me know how you get on. x

[@lauramoore4064]

Ooh now i need to buy cute little jars so i can do this lol

[@nbcascards]

Have fun!

[@julieb737]

Never would have used pigment with clear embossing powder . Marvellous idea . I usually paint with my indigo blue ones . What do you suggest I search for to find the wee round screw top containers ? I need some . TIA . Keep the ideas coming . Your videos are great .

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Julie! These are the containers I have: amzn.eu/d/eIPoiai

[@julieb737]

@@nbcascards cheers .

[@janeluby1628]

Can I ask where you get your foam tape from please ? X

[@nbcascards]

These are the foam strips: amzn.eu/d/1D00GUt I also use this foam tape: www.stix2.co.uk/product/5mm-x-1-6mm-x-46m-white-foam-rolls-special-offer/

[@lesleyayres2267]

These ideas are great. Please can you tell me what make of embossing powder you use as the choice is confusing. Must it be a fine one for embossing sentiments and fine details?

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! I use a variety of brands of embossing powder. The clear one is from WOW amzn.eu/d/gfebmTN This is the 'regular' and works well for fine details.

[@lesleyayres2267]

Thank you for the information

[@candiwelsh5524]

Also I notice you use a metal pan to heat emboss in. Does that help with the warping of the card/cut out?

[@nbcascards]

Yes, it helps with warping. It also stops stray powder from flying around my craft room. x

[@wendywhitter2768]

I have found that with the stronger colour mica powders I have used to make my own embossing powder is that it colours the paper and card slightly , obviously the black was worse, did I use to much mica, or is this a genral problem. But its still useful as an allover coverage for die cutting.

[@nbcascards]

I think the pigment can sit on top of the card. I am usually able to wipe it off with a clean micro fibre cloth. Just wait until the heat embossing is cooled and set. x

[@wendywhitter2768]

@NatalieBowersCards thanks I thought maybe I had mix to much mica in.

[@jennythandrayen5445]

Love your videos where can I buy the circles die that you used on this card?

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! These are the dies I use: amzn.eu/d/cJmRbf0 and amzn.eu/d/9dK3Bld

[@jennythandrayen5445]

Many thanks for your reply.

[@jmccreates1337]

Sorry you lost me when you put that flower on I was feeling it up till then. But I'm loving your series xx

[@nbcascards]

Each to their own. :)

[@andreaharris4590]

Could you mix glitter with clear embossing powder with similar results?

[@nbcascards]

Yes, but the glitter needs to be a simular size to embossingbpowder granules to enable it to stick to the ink properly.

[@andreaharris4590]

Thank you, I will give it a try​@@nbcascards