Dry Embossing and Pergamano…

This Video uses the stencil technique to emboss on vellum but instead of using a light box they have used a dark coloured paper underneath the stencil…

Embossing with Stencils

In this video Dawn uses a light table but I use a light box which gives the same affect but is smaller and more portable.  Although Dawn’s embossing is used for a small box it is the same method as used for card making or scrapbooking.

Embossing with a Light Box or Light Table

Embossing Basics Video

How To Use Vellum For Your Card Making Ideas
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Vicki_Churchill]Vicki Churchill

One of my favourite types of craft paper to use for my card making ideas is vellum paper, there is so much you can do with it to create stunning effects and designs.

Vellum was initially a translucent type of paper made from calfskin that had been soaked and then dried at a normal temperature under some sort of tension.

Vellum is a parchment paper that got its name from the French word velin which stands for calfskin, it is smooth and durable and can be used in so many ways for card making ideas.

Vellum paper can come in a variety of colours or prints and can vary in weight and thickness.

Using vellum for your card making ideas is a fun way to embellish and add definition to your cards, it does not always have to be a sheet of plain color as vellum can come in many prints including flowers, swirls and even pictures.

You can use vellum to mat and layer and even to cover the whole front of a card however because it is slightly see though you will need to be careful when attaching it to your card making ideas as many adhesives will show through.

There are some vellum adhesives available however these can sometimes be expensive and I find that even thought they are supposed to be invisible you can still see the tape, maybe its just because I know its there and I am looking for it.

If possible try to attach vellum to your card making ideas by means other than adhesives, I use brads where possible so that the vellum is secured and no glue is needed.

You can also print on vellum which is a really effective way of having a message on your cards or a poem. Because vellum is so smooth you will need to be very careful when printing on vellum as it may smudge. I would wait at least a few hours before attaching the printed vellum to one of you card making ideas.

You can also try to dry the ink with a heat gun but use the lowest setting and be very careful as this can burn the vellum.

Vellum can also be used to punch out ghost like shapes, I find punching out flower shapes and building them up on the front of a card gives it a stunning look.

If using vellum quotes you can simply cut the wording out however I find if you rip around the vellum words it looks a lot nicer.

Whether you are using quotes, printed patterned or plain vellum you will find that there is so much you can do with it you will love it.

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Pergamano Parchment Craft

Once you have learnt the basic techniques for embossing on vellum you can then look at other parchment crafts such as Pergamano where you can create some beautiful, elegant and intricate parchment or vellum designs.

The following  video will give  you a basic idea of how to copy an image onto parchment and how to emboss, stipple, perforate and tear the parchment and add a hint of color with specialist crayons.

Basic Parchment Craft Video

I know this is only a basic idea of how to use parchment craft and pergamano but once you have learnt the techniques and practiced you can go on to learn more and then create some beautiful cards and decorative items.  The following video shows some of the wonderful designs in this craft and their uses.  I wouldn’t  recommond using as a lampshade though.

I hope this has given you inspiration to start embossing for  yourself.  I love the pergamano crafts but found I was not very good at it so I tend to use embossing boards which will be in embossing part 3.