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Does anyone have any tips on the best way to apply ink to just the raised surface of an embossed Cuttlebug panel. Now matter what I try, I get the color/ink on the background. I have tried swiping the inkpad over it and have also tried the colorbox stylus tool. Maybe I just don't have a steady enough hand?
Are you going for the negative affect mentioned on various links here at SCS?
If so, you want to ink the inside of the embossing folder that is the flattest, not the raised side...and all I do is rub my spots over the folder (the side with the writing, "Cuttlebug" on it.
Otherwise, if you want to color the raised portion of the embossed design, simply emboss and then take ink or chalk or whatever medium you prefer to use...and apply to the raised portions on the card itself. I have used chalk w/ Versa Mark, liquid chalk, and Perfect Pearls...your choice. But, I have never put the ink inside the folder prior to embossing on the rough side.
I saw this video and they used a BRAYER to apply ink to the Cuttlebug embossing folder. In fact, she recommended NOT to use your ink pads and swipe across it for just the reason(s) you mentioned.
I've tried the brayer w/some success. I've also tried just using the ink pad. I'd say it depends on what 'look' you are going for. I will try the brayer again, but using different ink (I used the Tim Holtz/Ranger and I want to try the chalk inks and the VersaMagic inks; oh, I plan to try using paint too).
I have also used my prisma pencils on the raised parts then blended with Sansador (Gamsol - Zest it) I got the idea from Heartprint.net in their cuttlebug gallery.
I think it looks lovely using the stylised flowers folder.
You just need to be gentle and not press down too hard when colouring in
I use a small paint brush to apply the ink, or what ever medium I'm going to color the embossed areas with. I'm not crazy about the idea of putting ink directly on my embossing folders.
I have seen this technique done with applying ink directly to the emossing folder and then running it through the CB. The women who was demonstrating made it clear that it had to be watercolor ink and not permanent ink. She was able to wash it right off of her emossing folder. I have not tried this myself but the effect she got was beautiful.
I have done this often, (applied ink to the folder with a brayer). I do have one that is somewhat stained from a dye ink, but the rest came off with water and a towel. Beautiful results, particularly the Swiss Dot.
I've gotten great results using my watercolor crayons from Stampin' Up. I apply a little color to the center of the raised area I want to highlight, then use a blender pen to spread it out. This has been especially pretty on the stylized flower folder. It makes a pretty, watercolored look.
Another variation of the negative method I've tried is to put embossing ink on the Cuttlebug folder instead of regular ink, then emboss the background with clear embossing powder. Then you can go about inking the raised portion without worrying about coloring the background.
I teach card classes and use the Cuttlebug a lot. I apply ink directly to the embossing folder. If you wash your folder right away (or wipe it off with a baby wipe), the ink comes completely off - except for StazOn (which will discolor your folder).
Coloring Embossed Cuttlebug Images
