Creating Somewhere Under The Sun: Letterpress Technique

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Letterpress Technique Tutorial

Hello!

**I am thrilled to share that this card was chosen as Papercraft Stars Runner Up and given the Quasar Award**

I have a tutorial to share for Inspired by Stamping. I have had many requests inquiring about the letterpress technique that I use quite a bit in my projects. It’s a great way to get more mileage out of your embossing folders or impression plates.

So first let’s gather some tools and supplies that you will need.

You will need:

*die-cutting machine such as a Big Shot or Cuttlebug,

*plates

*embossing folder

*brayer

*inkpad

*cardstock

Now it’s time to add ink to your brayer by rolling it through your inkpad and then transfer the ink to your embossing folder by rolling the brayer on one side of your embossing folder only. Depending on which side you choose will depend on the out come of the background giving you two possibilities.

After you have inked up your embossing folder it’s time to carefully place your cardstock on your inked embossing folder careful not to move it.

Run through the sandwich of your die-cutting machine.

There you have it!

Edit to note: Cleaning is simply running the embossing folder or plate under the faucet. If you were to use Stayzon then there would be some permanent staining. Some darker colors may stain your folders as well, but will not leave ink that will transfer to future projects. I have not had an issue with staining and I clean them right away and set to dry on a towel.

Here is my completed card that I am excited to show using the background I have shared above.

A Close Up of the Sentiment and the letterpress embossing.

An image from THATB was added to the upper left portion of the embossed card front. I drew inspiration from this image to complete the look of this card!