heat embossing

kathyhale · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 1

Does anybody know the best tool to use before heat embossing to keep the powder from sticking all over? I've tried corn starch & it doesn't work for me.

lesarapp · Airbrush Queen Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 4804

I use Stampin'Up!'s embossing buddy. HTH! Very Happy

Also if I have a little speck or two, I just use a paintbrush to brush it off.
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JennMuraoka · Joined: 19 Nov 2008 Posts: 23 Location: Honolulu, HI

I use dryer sheets. When I bring up my clothes to fold I find the sheet and put it on the side. I stuff it into a big jar for future use, although one is sufficient for quite a long time. I fold up the sheet and make a nice cushion attaching an alligator clip. I rub the paper with the sheet before I stamp. After I stamp, I pour embossing powder over the image. The embossing powder stays on the image and not the open areas of the paper.

The dryer sheet does not leave any kind of residue on your working paper after it's use.
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MaryDawn · Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 70 Location: Kentucky

used dryer sheets was my tip too...but i'm not as organized as jenn about it! Embarassed

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cmf1216 · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:27 am Post subject:

Why did I never think of dryer sheets?!?!? Thanks, Jenn!

I also use the SU! Embossing Buddy, but I hate the dust it leaves behind. Dryer sheets for me from now on! Smile

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lesarapp · Airbrush Queen Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 4804

Dryer sheets do sound like the way to go! Thanks for the tip! Smile

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cookiestamper · Glam Girl Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 1811 Location: NE PA

Does this mean I have to start buying dryer sheets again? Rolling Eyes

I haven't used those for YEARS.....ever since I was in Nursing school many moons ago and had one fall out of my pants leg of my white uniform. LOL.
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Janneke · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

Sorry that I have to ask this, but what is a dryer sheet Embarassed

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Ria · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

hhahaha I knew you where going to ask so I don't have to Wink

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Janneke · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

cookiestamper · Glam Girl Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 1811 Location: NE PA

Dryer Sheets are those things that you tear off and throw in the dryer with your clothes to remove the static.

Let's see if this works...

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cookiestamper · Glam Girl Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 1811 Location: NE PA

I just found this list of other uses too:

Here is a list of alternate handy uses for fabric softener dryer sheets you might find handy:
1.A sheet will repel mosquitoes on your patio. Hang a sheet when outdoors during the mosquito season.

2.Eliminates static electricity from your television and computer screen. Fabric softener sheets are designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television and computer screen with a used sheet to keep dust from resettling.

3.A sheet can be used to dissolve soap scum from shower doors, and the tile walls. Clean the surfaces with a sheet.

4.A fragranced sheet can be used to freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet in a drawer, hang one in the closet, locker at the health club, locker at work or under the seat of your car or truck. Leave several in the RV or camper while it's in storage.

5.A sewing needle run through a sheet prior to sewing, can prevent the thread from tangling.

6.A sheet left inside suitcase luggage or travel baggage can prevent musty odors. Place a single sheet inside the empty luggage before storing.

7.Fabric softener sheets are claimed to clean baked on foods from cooking pots and pans. Place a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight. Next morning sponge it clean. The antistatic agent apparently weakens the bond between the stuck on food between the pot or pans surface. The fabric softening agents helps to soften the baked on food.

8.Placing a sheet at the bottom of the wastebasket, helps eliminate odors found in wastebaskets. Placing an individual sheet at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper will accomplish the same results.

9.Collecting pet hairs. Rubbing the area with a sheet will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

10.Eliminating static electricity from venetian blinds and window coverings. Wipe the blinds with a sheet is said to prevent dust from resettling.

11.Wiping up sawdust, on the shop workbench, from drilling or sandpapering is easy. A used sheet will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

12.They will take the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often.

13.Placing a sheet in your shoes or sneakers overnight, will help to deodorize them and as a result they will smell much better in the AM.
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Janneke · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks you Diane, I do not have a dryer so I did not know it Wink

And what do you do excetely with that?
Sorry, but I do not use embossing, have no embossing heater, but love it Very Happy

So maybe you can tell me Very Happy

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Ria · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject:

We only have those Robijn doekjes here Janneke we do not have static dryer thingies Smile

thanks Diane for the explaination Wink

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