Once you’ve learned how to heat emboss, taking the next step to learn some additional techniques that work with it is a logical next step. Enter Emboss Resist. This is your opportunity to combine the magic of heat embossing with other techniques like watercoloring and ink blending to step up your projects and really double-wow your card recipients!
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supplies for basic emboss resist
You don’t need much to achieve great results. In fact, you don’t need anything special! Of course, if you need to do some shopping, I always have supplies linked below and at the end of the post. But, before you shop, be sure to check out my Crafty Sales page for any deals you can take advantage of at your favorite crafting haunts.
- Stamps
- Versamark
- Embossing Powder
- Heat Tool
- Ink & Blending tool
- Watercolor Brushes
- Paper towel or cloth

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steps to basic emboss resist
- Prepare cardstock with anti-static powder
- Stamp images in Versamark and Heat Emboss, or use the Emboss in Any Color technique to stamp onto cardstock
- Apply embossing powder and heat
- When cool, ink blend over embossed panel or watercolor as desired
- If needed, burnish embossed areas with tissue, paper towel, or dry cloth to remove excess ink

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