Faux Etched Copper Tutorial

Faux Etched Copper Tutorial
June/July 2010
Allie Gower from Croppinsville and I were playing with copper metal pieces at CHA this winter and we came up with this very
cool technique. The final piece looked like etched copper!
Supplies:
- Copper Metal Sheet
- 2 Embossing Folders
- Embossing Machine (Cuttlebug, Big Shot, etc)
- 2 Alcohol Ink Colors
- Blending Solution
- Felt Blending Tool or Cosmetic Sponge
- Sanding Block
Step One:
Apply a couple of drops of each alcohol ink ito the felt applicator/
sponge.
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Step Two:
Place a few drops of blending solution onto the applicator.
Step Three:
Dab the alcohol ink over the copper until covered with color. Allow the ink to dry.
Step Four:
Step Five:
Step Five Continued
Step Six:
Place the copper piece into one of the embossing folders and use
the embossing machine to dry emboss.
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Use the sanding block to sand the alcohol ink off the embossed
portion of the copper piece.
Place the copper piece under the embossing folder
(NOT inside it) and run through the embossing machine again to
flatten the embossing.
Step Six Continued
Step Seven:
Step Eight:
Step Nine:
Remove the piece from the folder and use the black permanent ink
to highlight the raised portions of the embossed piece.
Finished Card
Artwork: Pat Huntoon
Stamps: Stamping Bella, Innovative Stamp Creations
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Place the copper piece into the second embossing folder and use
the embossing machine to dry emboss.
(Optional) Place the copper piece under the embossing folder (NOT
inside it) and run through the embossing machine again to flatten
the embossing. Use as desired.
Finished Card
Artwork: Pat Huntoon
Stamps: Stampin’ Up!
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