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Another Heat Embossing Question

posted 3 years ago in Beehive

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crave13

i am trying to use a silver powder, but when it heats up, it looks a little bumpy. are there recommendations to make image look smoother? i am using versamark ink.

Thanks!

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3 years ago

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tanya2s

Check the kind of powder you're using. Is it ultra-fine, or is it the chunkier stuff? That might make a difference. Also you may be heating it for too long, causing it to bubble up and set in the bumpy mode. Be careful about how long you let it melt. It should JUST melt and turn shiny before you take the heat away.

3 years ago

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crave13

hm. i'm not sure - i got it from paper-presentation. i think they only carry one brand.

do you know where i can get ultra fine powder?

i will test it again today.

3 years ago

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Bumble bee

rebecca September 13, 2008

Does the powder have glitter in it? I have gold glittery powder that doesn't get smooth.

Check Michaels for ultra fine powder!

3 years ago

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MissSauce 1/17/09 Philadelphia

My powder turns a bit bumpy just before it properly melts and gels. Have you tried giving it a few more seconds? Should work if you reheat one of the ones that you're already diassatisfied with, so you're not risking burning a fresh one.

3 years ago

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Buzzing bee

cannotwait February 1, 2009 TX

I wonder if the metallic powders tend to do this more? You could also try silver ink with clear powder. It might be easier to find clear ultra fine.

3 years ago

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katarina1113

I agree with cannotwait--using silver/metallic ink with fine translucent pearlescent embossing powder might be easier. I have used that with my invitations & the pearlescent powder keeps the silvery color w/o turning it grey, and it seems to work pretty well. It also seems to be easier to find the color you like in a stamp than in powder b/c the embossed color of the powder is different than just in powder form. good luck!