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I have never been happy with my results when I emboss. I tried dryer sheets but they do not work for me. I have not been able to buy an embossing buddy. Today I tried dusting a small amount of cornstarch on my paper and rubbing it all over with a tissue. When i embossed, it was perfect. Clean and crisp edges; no bits of powder outside the image. Please give this a try and let me know if it works for you too.
I have heard the Embossing Buddy contains cornstarch, so that makes sense. If I happen to forget to use it, I can definitely tell a difference with the powder sitting all over, AND hard to brush off before heating!
Jennifer McGuire uses baby powder. She says it's whiter than the powders in the embossing buddies so there is no discoloration on white paper and it smells good.
I am still using the embossing buddy that I bought 11 years ago and have no complaints.
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I do have the embossing buddy but what I am not happy with is the fact that even with using this I still have dark discoloration from silver or gold embossing powder. I'm going to try the cornstarch by itself to see if that works any better! Thanks for sharing.
I do have the embossing buddy but what I am not happy with is the fact that even with using this I still have dark discoloration from silver or gold embossing powder. I'm going to try the cornstarch by itself to see if that works any better! Thanks for sharing.
Please come back to let me know if the cornstarch works. I am going to put some in a shaker jar so I can shake out a small amount on the paper and then rub, rub, rub.
Most of the time I don't need to use embossing buddy because the gold em powder doesn't stick and the outcome is crisp and nice and clean. But sometimes I found the cheaper papers do attract it and I have to repeat but with the buddy. Now Black paper is another story. The embossing buddy ruins the crisp dark color cardstock so without using it I just sit there using a itty bitty paint brush and flick it off. Sure wish someone had a better idea for stopping the static on dark paper.
Most of the time I don't need to use embossing buddy because the gold em powder doesn't stick and the outcome is crisp and nice and clean. But sometimes I found the cheaper papers do attract it and I have to repeat but with the buddy. Now Black paper is another story. The embossing buddy ruins the crisp dark color cardstock so without using it I just sit there using a itty bitty paint brush and flick it off. Sure wish someone had a better idea for stopping the static on dark paper.
As I read your comment, I had a thought come to mind on this subject. Do you think that fabric anti-static spray would work on cardstock? I know I used to use the stuff back in the good old days when I when I wore slips and hosiery under synthetic fabric skirts. I recall it worked really well. Wonder if I have a leftover can of it lingering in the back of cupboard somewhere...
Most of the time I don't need to use embossing buddy because the gold em powder doesn't stick and the outcome is crisp and nice and clean. But sometimes I found the cheaper papers do attract it and I have to repeat but with the buddy. Now Black paper is another story. The embossing buddy ruins the crisp dark color cardstock so without using it I just sit there using a itty bitty paint brush and flick it off. Sure wish someone had a better idea for stopping the static on dark paper.
I don't have a problem after using the embossing buddy on black, but if it leaves powdery looking residue, I sometimes wipe that off after the embossing is finished.
Another trick is to handle the paper as little as possible prior to embossing, even when using the embossing buddy or a similar homemade item. Oils from your fingers will attract the powder.
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My preferred choice is cornstarch in the toe of a white cotton sock, tied off with a rubber band. This is all I've used for years and I have no issues ever. It's cheap to make and large so I never lose it!
Cornstarch and baby powder is all I have ever used. It has always worked for me. I put some in a paper towel and pull up the sides and put a rubberband around to hold it closed. It last for a very long time. The paper towel lets just the right amount out. I have never had stray specks using this method.
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After embossing, use an anti-static swiffer type sheet to wipe off any excess powder (make sure your embossing has cooled so you don't smudge it). This also works well with the embossing powders which contain mica pearl eg Lindys. I make my own embossing buddy using white clay. I find it better than either talc or bi-carb. Possibly all in my imagination, but someone has to live there :-) Glenda
you will get what they call a bloom from some emb powders as that is the mica that is included. you just have to wipe that away with a dry baby wipe after you have embossed. if you have used an embossing buddy, talc or cornflour first it should wipe off easily enough.
you can do the same with the residue from the emb buddy.
I believe the Embossing Buddy is actually filled with something called Fullers Earth. I use it and find it's better than a dryer sheet, but still sometimes get embossed flecks where I don't want them. When I use it on black card stock I usually wipe it on my pants after to get any residue off. (I'm so high tech)! I'm glad to hear so many get good results with cornstarch. I think I'll give that a go.
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Most of the time I don't need to use embossing buddy because the gold em powder doesn't stick and the outcome is crisp and nice and clean. But sometimes I found the cheaper papers do attract it and I have to repeat but with the buddy. Now Black paper is another story. The embossing buddy ruins the crisp dark color cardstock so without using it I just sit there using a itty bitty paint brush and flick it off. Sure wish someone had a better idea for stopping the static on dark paper.
I have found that if I let the embossing cool completely, then rub over it with a Swiffer, all the powder from the embossing buddy comes off completely. You can rub quite briskly and it has always worked for me.
I have never been happy with my results when I emboss. I tried dryer sheets but they do not work for me. I have not been able to buy an embossing buddy. Today I tried dusting a small amount of cornstarch on my paper and rubbing it all over with a tissue. When i embossed, it was perfect. Clean and crisp edges; no bits of powder outside the image. Please give this a try and let me know if it works for you too.
My friend made small 2"x 3" cotton fabric bags, filled them with cornstarch and then sewed across the open end. Viola - inexpensive embossing buddies
Hi, I've had a bloom from Red and Silver powders even though I've used an embossing buddy. When I heat set the powder the 'bloom' sets too. Any ideas?
The bloom is super fine powder that sticks. It's so fine it doesn't tap off as easily as the larger particles. I've found that it takes some serious tapping to get rid of it.
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The bloom is super fine powder that sticks. It's so fine it doesn't tap off as easily as the larger particles. I've found that it takes some serious tapping to get rid of it.
If it is very dry where you live, like it is here, then the static in the dry air makes those very tiny pieces stick. On rare humid days here (maybe when we get above the teens) embossing is so much better. That's just an observation and usually I can brush off the "bloom" as you call it with a Swiffer when I'm done (always use an Embossing Buddy first) and it brushes off the tiny particles that are usually not embossing powder, but only coloring. Maybe that's not what you're experiencing, but I thought I'd throw it out.
Residue from embossing buddy on black or darker papers
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Originally Posted by muscrat
I don't have a problem after using the embossing buddy on black, but if it leaves powdery looking residue, I sometimes wipe that off after the embossing is finished.
I use a swiffer duster or rhe swiffer cloth refill sheets to remove the embossing powder. And they are also great for cleaning up glitter or embossing powder that has strayed!
I'm having a lot of trouble embossing on black paper even with the cornstarch. Does the type of paper make a difference? Would it work better on a coated cardstock ?
I'm having a lot of trouble embossing on black paper even with the cornstarch. Does the type of paper make a difference? Would it work better on a coated cardstock ?
I'm not sure about that because coated cardstock is even more likely to pick up fingerprints. Personally I do find that the anti-static pad does leave a faint residue on the black card, but rubbing with a soft cloth restores it back to normal. White embossing on black is never going to be my day thing to do! Are you sure your Versamark pad is well inked? Because black is less forgiving, it helps to make sure that you're helping as much as possible in terms of supplies in peak condition.
Another thing to consider is the type of embossing powder you are using. If you are embossing sentiments or anything with fine lines it is really important to use �detail�embossing powder, or fine embossing powder. The granules of this type of embossing powder are cut very fine and they are made for detailed images. PaperTreyInk has very nice detail powder (Stewart Superior I think). I�ve also gotten some from Ranger. I�m sure there are some available on Amazon and other places. They are kind of hard to find in most box craft stores.
I use a swiffer for dry sweepers to get the embossing buddy powder off after the embossing is cool and set. Works beautifully. I keep it folded up and the cardstock on a flat surface...
Tip for Clean, Crisp Embossing
