Embossing has been around for decades and is commonly used to create a raised texture on paper craft and cards.  Embossing is a very simple process - All you basically need is embossing glue,embossing powder and a heat gun. Since the introduction of embossing glue pens,embossing has become a popular art form among calligraphers. The results are not food safe,washable,microwave safe,and so you should just use it for decoration.

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<strong>What you need:</strong>
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 	<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuvo-Glue-Pen-Medium-Studios/dp/B01M7NBOGN/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504196898&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=embossing+glue+pen&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=0c2ef6fa561c8d980e1271688f26a468">Embossing Glue Pen</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Large-OZ-Jars-Embossing-Essential/dp/B06XK16R5G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504196855&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=embossing+powder&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=0f818dd4cfc86628a62444cdcd5091f5">Embossing Powder</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Multi-purpose-Perfect-Embossing-Drying/dp/B006Z9LUDG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504196942&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=embossing+heat+tool&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=ac17f02946141c7f7d6c9189f88ee386">Embossing Heat Tool</a></li>
 	<li>Large sheet of paper or cardboard</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJWLUSG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=8102ace4ad3eaa92c707f8a7dc96b42a">Dry paint brush</a></li>
 	<li>A Vase of Mug or Plate</li>
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<strong>Step 1:</strong> Start with a clean surface. You don't want to be embossing on an item that might be dusty or dirty,as the embossing glue and powder will not adhere to it.

<strong>Step 2:</strong> Draw what you would like embossed,using an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuvo-Glue-Pen-Medium-Studios/dp/B01M7NBOGN/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504196898&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=embossing+glue+pen&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=0c2ef6fa561c8d980e1271688f26a468">Embossing Glue Pen</a>.

<strong>Step 3:</strong> Get a large sheet of paper or cardboard,and fold it in half,so you get a nice crease. This is going to collect the powder when you pour it over your ceramics,so place it on the table.

<strong>Step 4:</strong> Hold your ceramics over the peice of paper,and pour over the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Large-OZ-Jars-Embossing-Essential/dp/B06XK16R5G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504196855&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=embossing+powder&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=0f818dd4cfc86628a62444cdcd5091f5">Embossing Powder</a> until it is fully covered what you have drawn.

<strong>Step 5:</strong> You can reuse the powder that drops onto the sheet of paper,just fold it up and pour the powder back into the container.

<strong>Step 6:</strong> Tap your ceramics to remove the powder,and then continue using a dry paintbrush to carefully and firmly brush off the remaining excess powder from around your drawing. You want to remove as much as you can,in order to be left with a clean finish. Even one small particle will melt into a blob if you're not careful.

<strong>Step 7:</strong> Turn on your <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TM68OE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002TM68OE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ette04-20&amp;linkId=878c0b7e8e598958e940e117c03e199c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">embossing heat tool</a> and let it warm up for a bit.  Hold your heat tool,approximately two to four centimeters (an inch) away from what you want embossed and patiently wait for the powders to melt. The powders should melt to a nice smooth finish.

<strong>Final note:</strong> Embossing is waterproof to a degree as it won't wash off with water alone,and gentle hand wash is fine.  However we recommend that embossing should be for decorative use only -  as regular washing,abrasives,dish washing and microwaves are not recommended.


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