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Glitter embossing powder. Have you ever used it?
Post Reply . Post New TopicPosted 1/26/2013 by naby64 in General Scrappin'
 

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Posted: 1/26/2013 5:29:34 PM
I just used it yesterday for the first time. I was working on a Christmas LO and thought a bit of sparkle might be needed. So I inked up a border stamp and put the powder on it. I really like the way it looks. I just really don't know how long you should keep the heat gun on it. It doesn't change like regular embossing powder. So, what has been your experience?


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Posted: 1/26/2013 9:09:42 PM
I usually apply heat for longer than I do normal embossing powder - the glitter sort of "sinks in" (and loses a tangible amount of sparkled, but not much). I've found that it doesn't hold perfectly, so I sometimes mix it with clear embossing powder.

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Posted: 1/26/2013 9:41:49 PM
What brand of glitter EP are you using?

It should see it turn shiny and sparkly as you heat it. It doesn't take much more time than clear. I always let my gun heat up for a minute or so before pointing it toward the paper. Maybe that trick will work for you?

I have some Judikins glitter EP from the 1990s that still works great. Used it at Christmas time.


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Posted: 1/26/2013 9:54:55 PM
Using the Zing brand. I did let the gun warm up before applying it to the powder. I know that I probably held it too long as the paper was kind of warping. I will do it as I would normal powder next time.


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