One of the most versatile papercrafting tools that you can get are embossing folders. You can buy the expensive sizzix or cuttlebug folders (and I have many times) but if you want to build a large selection Darice makes a huge collection of folders that are just as good (and about 1/3) of the price). The reason that I am so crazy about embossing folders is their versatility. You can do so much more than just dry emboss paper.
These are five of my favourite techniques.
- Letterpress
- Wax Resist
- Glitter
- Foil
- Double Emboss
Letterpress:
This technique involves inking directly on your folder and then embossing the paper. The inlaid areas become inked while the embossed areas remain untouched. You can also ink the alternate side for a reversed look.
This is a wonderful video that illustrates this technique well.
Letterpress with Stampin' Up! Embossing Folders
Wax Resist:
With the use of some wax paper and an embossing folder you can create amazing patterns to use as resist (it does require an iron though) luckily for me I have one that I have rarely used :)
Glitter
You can never have too many ways to apply your glitter. This is such a fun technique and it makes such an impact on cards. This has a big "WOW" factor.
Adding Glitter with an Embossing Folder
Foil
Whip out that Reynolds Wrap because you are going to think of at least 20 things you are going to want to make with this technique. It also looks amazing with alcohol inks applied to it.
Double Emboss
This just takes your embossing up a notch. Be sure to use a juicy Versamark pad for this so that you get a really good application.
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