Linda Heller ( http://lindastamps.wordpress.com/2008/11/23/stampbusters-episode-4-embossing-pals/ ) tested 7 different methods of keeping your embossing powders where we want them to be. Isn’t it SO annoying when you put the finishing touch on a project by embossing a greeting and you get those little dots scattered around. One of my stamping friends says that it just looks like fairy dust but I might not want leave that much happiness and joy on each and every card!
First of all, stampers know we aren’t supposed to over-handle our cards with our fingers. Lotions, potions or just every day DNA can make the embossing powder stick to places on your card that you didn’t intend. So for our experiment, I handled them more than usual to put the methods to the test.
Secondly, I used Night of Navy card stock and silver detail embossing powder, which is the worst offender in my opinion for stepping outside of the lines. It is a true rebel, wanting to venture out to every corner on the card instead of stay on it’s intended Versamark track.
Upon an exhaustive Google search for embossing methods, I tested these “myths”:
1. Stampin’ Up Embossing Buddy (currently available from your SU demonstrator for 4.95).
2. Pledge dusting sheets
3. Un-used Dryer Sheets
4. Used Dryer Sheets
5. Wax paper direct to paper rub
6. Static is a huge factor also, so I tested a method using wax paper to rock the powder back and forth to help de-magnetize the silver. (Try not to emboss while in a carpeted room, some say…)
7. Swiffer Sheets
Thank you Linda for doing your testing and showing us the results. You're great!
I've also heard that you can make your own embossing buddy using corn starch. I never tried it, so don't know if it actually works.
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