Acrylic Stencil Deboss

Scrape paint over a debossed stencil print for a unique background.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Prepare a sandwich for your die cutting machine, laying down a rubber/silicone embossing mat, a piece of plain cardstock, and the stencil. Lay a cutting plate over the top and adjust with shims as needed for adequate pressure in your die cutting machine.

   

2. Step 2

   The stencil will create an imprint into the cardstock.

   

3. Either side of the cardstock can be used for this technique.

   

4. Step 3

   Dribble and drip pigment ink or acrylic craft paints onto the embossed panel. Use 2-3 colors, distributed evenly around the panel.

   

5. Step 4

   Using a stiff plastic card, such as a credit card or library card, scrape over the surface of the panel.

   

6. Spread the paint over the paper across the debossed areas until the panel is covered.
   
   TIP:
   Use as few strokes as possible for best results.
   

   

7. Step 5

   Use the panel to complete a card or other project.
   
   Supplies used for sample:
   Spellbinders Shapeabilities Coffee Brewing die set
   A Jillian Vance Design Perk Up clear set
   Impression Obsession Ornament Flourish die set
   Simon Says Stamp Small Folded Banner die set
   QoR watercolor paints

   

8. Step 6

   Here is an example using the same stencil, but the back side of the cardstock.

   

9. Supplies used for sample:
   Spellbinders Truckin' Through the Seasons die set
   Spellbinders So Many Sentiments Etched die set
   Maker's Movement Pierced Circles Nested Essential Die Set
   Impression Obsession Treat the World cling stamp

   

Video!

Variations

1. Try different stencils and color combinations to find your favorite effect!

   

2. Supplies used for sample:
   Spellbinders Shapeabilities Join the Parade die set
   Maker's Movement Perfect Foam Cutters - Rectangles Die

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Acrylic Stencil Deboss. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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