2018 #14: Baked Texture Skins with Hot Picks {by Miriam Grazier}

2018 Topic 13: Baked Texture

Embossing powders are often the first 'hook' that pulls a newbies into crafting. Miriam explores 3 techniques that suit this product so well! ~ Leandra

Hi everyone, it's Miriam with you today, and I'd like to share with you a few ways that I have played, I mean experimented, with Baked Textures.  Nothing that I tried are new ways of using the Baked Textures but they were new to me, and I had a great time playing with them.

I wanted to see if I could use the chunkier Textures for more finer and smooth detail - and they worked a treat - I was really happy with what I discovered.  The best advice I can give is to get the Baked Textures out on your desk, and don't be afraid and have a play.  

I used the Baked Textures in 3 ways.  The first was to create the 'skin' which I embossed into using the amazing new Hot Picks HP1801EZ stamp set.

NEW: Hot Picks Set 1801 (HP1801EZ)

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The 'skin' didn't go according to plan at first.  I had the idea of trying it and then stupidly did not think to layer the craft mat with Versamark first.  So, when I started to heat the first layer, the Baked Textures flew everywhere.  Needless to say, it took me an age to clear up and I will not be making that mistake again.

I used 4 layers of the Deep Sea Baked Textures to create the skin.  I love how smooth the result was.  On the 4th layer, I inked my stamp and while the Baked Texture was still hot, I stamped into it.  I left the stamp for a minute or so and then carefully peeled it back.  I loved the result!  It reminded me of a trip around an exclusive car factory in Italy earlier this year where they emboss into the leather for a very hefty sum.To make it stand out more I added a touch of Treasure Silver.

For the second way of using the Baked Texture I stamped the mathematical/science stamp and then embossed it using Vintage Beeswax Baked Texture.  I really can't tell you how much I love this 'flavour'.

The final way that I used the Baked Texture was to emboss the edges of my project using Rocky Road Baked Texture.  I wanted to draw the eye into the centre of the project and the detail around it.  Rocky Road is a lovely thick, granular Texture.  I loved how this turned out and it feels wonderful to touch!

I had so much fun using the Baked Textured.  I found them so versatile and fun to use.  They are work differently and can be used in so many ways.  They are a great addition to my craft stash.  I really encourage you to have a go for yourselves.  Don't be afraid and just play around and see what you can create.  But remember - if you want to create a 'skin' make sure you put a layer of Versamark down first!

Thank you for joining my tonight.  I hope you have enjoyed my post and take the lids off your Baked Textures!  

Blog:  Miriam's Creative Dreams

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