Dry Embossing needs a light table?!

[dusjenv]

hi ladies,
not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'll try anyway.
Is there any way to dry emboss without a light table, or am I just setting
myself up for frustration?
Thanks!
Jenn

[amped2stamp]

You need a light source of some kind. If it's daylight outside you can use a window.

Otherwise - I think you might not be happy without a back lighting of some kind. You really need to be able to see the pattern through the paper to know where to push down with the stylus.

Good luck!

[k0rtnie]

If you're not doing any intense embossing, you can line the paper up to the stencil so that the image is where you want it, then lay it down [stencil side down of course], and then lightly 'feel' around with your embossing tool until you find the image and start rubbing. I'm too cheap for a light table at this point (college student), so I improvise.

[stampinboilermaker]

I used to use my window when embossing on a sunny day, but at night--not so much. I did break down and get a light table (using my 40% coupon at Micheal's, I'm sure), and it makes the job very easy. I have, however, read in other threads here on SCS that a string of Christmas lights under a glass 9x13 pan can be used, or if you have a glass top table, put a lamp underneath the glass (another take on 'light table'!). I guess if push comes to shove and you have a glass door on your shower,you could even put a light behind the door and use that (just don't push too hard!).
HTH!

[dusjenv]

Thanks everyone!
I was showing my dh the light table in the SU catty and he said he would make me one (yippee!!) -- so I thought I'd share his idea with you too He's going to get a clear or opague storage container and fix a floresent bar light (meant to hang under shelves) onto the lid. Then by placing the container on top, it SHOULD work the same way. We just need to find a container with a totally flat bottom.
The window is a good idea in the mean time
-Jenn