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Printable vellum paper11/26/2022 ![]() Below are my experiments: Top photo is the Textured Impressions folder. It gives a rustic look and feel to the more opaque papers. TIP: I like the look of the fraying and tearing along the lines. It produces deep, deep edges that can sometimes fray and tear. Vellum Parchment Papers: This is a Heavy Weight paper, which less translucent. Bottom Right is a medium weight Momenta folder run through the machine with a silicone embossing mat.Įmbossing 67 lb. Below I think you can see why I adore this weight of paper: Top photo is the Textured Impressions folder. I especially like the ‘Translucent Printing Paper’ from Neenah Paper. TIP: It can be a little harder to find this weight, but it is worth the time. It produces crisp, deep edges, and often gives a frosty appearance that is stunning. That little bit makes a big difference when handling and working with the paper. Vellum Papers: This paper has a little more weight than tracing paper. Bottom Right is a medium weight Momenta folder run through the machine with a silicone embossing mat.Įmbossing 36-40 lb. TIP: It can be a little slippery to work with, but the results are worth the care you need to take. You can get a frosty appearance on some designs. You will find crisp edges and pattern lines on the paper. Vellum Tracing Paper: This fine, nearly transparent paper works beautifully when using this technique. Others are Gemini, Anna Griffin, Tim Holtz, Spellbinders, and Evolution, to name a few. I have a Sizzix® Big Shot Pro, a CuddleBug®, and Sidekick®. There are so many different machines out there today. Use your own judgement for positioning.Ī word about the embossing machines. Any size folder that fits the width of your embossing machine is fine. I would love to have some of the letter size folders and the larger machine!! Your only limitation is the size of your machine. I can use the majority of folders as long as one of the dimensions is under 6″. I have seen a few other sizes: 1” border designs, 3”x 4” designed for Artist Trading Cards, and a few larger – 6-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, 8” x 8”, and 8-1/2” x 11”designs. The standard sizes are: 4″x 6″ and 5″x 7″. Most are designed to fit a standard size machine. There are thin folders, Medium folders, thick textured folders, and thicker 3D folders. It has a positive side where the pattern is raised and a negative side where the design is recessed. The folders come in a few different sizes and different styles. It has a pattern or design moulded into it. An embossing folder is made of a heavy plastic which is folded in two. You can see the different levels of translucency in the dark areas under the paper.Ī word about the embossing folders. HINT: Heavier weight papers and cardstocks tend to tear when embossed, but this can be used to your advantage in many ways. TIP: From my research, I prefer a 32-40 lb. I tested several different weights and types – Vellums, Tracing Paper, and a translucent Parchment Paper. You can even find Heavyweight Translucent Vellum Cardstock. Not using that! Today, there are many faux vellum and vellum-type papers out there in several different weights and colors. Traditional Vellum is made from calfskin. For our tutorial we are using manmade Vellum Papers for the Arts and Crafts market. Trimmed to size of machineĪ word about the Vellum. I urge you to experiment and determine what works best in your machine. Deep embossing plates also work well in this process. I actually prefer a busy pattern with vellum. The translucent papers develop a deeply etched texture that just screams to be used in your paper art! Depending on the embossing folder you choose, the paper becomes frosty in some places, giving it another layered nuance. The loveliness of these papers when embossed makes me giddy. Translucent Beauty of Embossed Vellum Papers You can view my previous embossing tutorials for Embossing Brown Paper Lunch Bags HERE, Embossing Toilet Paper HERE, Embossing Aluminum Foil HERE, and DIY Embossed Envelopes HERE! #Printable vellum paper how to#It’s Rebecca, aka Cre8tiva, with a beautiful Mixed Media technique tutorial – How to Emboss Vellum! You have to try this to understand just how elegant Embossed Vellum Paper can be! You will discover so many uses for this crafting technique, especially for Handmade Cards, Mixed Media Collage, and Junk Journals!! I have been embossing almost everything that I can find lately. ![]()
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