Creating shadows with your stencils is a beautiful look, but if you’re looking for something more bold, try this technique where we pair the idea of stencil shadowing with heat foiling! Oh, and if you don’t have what you need to hot foil, you can do this same technique with embossing ink and embossing powder!
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supplies for shadow stenciling with foil
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.
- Stencil
- Ink
- Blending Tool
- Deco Foil Transfer Gel
- Foil Transfer Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Laminator / Minc Machine
- Ink Spray (optional)
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steps to shadow stencil with foil
- Apply stenciled image to cardstock as desired.
- Slightly offset stencil and apply Deco Foil Transfer Gel.
- Allow transfer gel to dry completely clear.
- Apply Foil Transfer Sheet to panel, place in a parchment paper sandwich and run through laminator / Minc machine.
- If desired, blend additional ink over image to soften lines, or use ink spray to create a more loose look.
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watch the technique tutorial
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Really like how your project came out. I have not tried creating the shadow with foil. Out comes my Deco Transfer Gel To try with that stencil.