OT: using heat embossing on painted craft wood

I went to a scrappers ''party" similar to a tupperware party a few years back. The hostess had us try using a few different items that she brought. Among those things were plain white ceramic tiles that you see in most bathrooms. We stamped the tile with her stamps and ink and then she literally poured on clear embossing powder and put them in the oven to melt the powder. If there was a low spot when she took it out, she added more powder until it was smooth and flat and kept reapplying the powder and placing it back in the oven until it was just right. When it was done, she put four itty bitty cork pieces under each corner and I had an instant coaster for my coffee cup. I can't see why you couldn't do the same witha piece of craft wood. I may just have to try it out here to see if it can be done. It does take a LOT of embossing powder and that stuff isn't cheap.

You could use the dimensional fabric paint. I've used it on several different surfaces besides fabric. It's very easy to use and not too expensive. Especially if you get it on sale.

Katrina in KS

Thanks for your comments Cleo! I never thought about using the oven to melt the powder.

I got some of the pieces painted today. You are right about the price of embossing powder! YEOW I checked them out at HL last night. That is way more than I want to spend on this project! I am doing 7 pieces for each Holiday. I think I might just do some texturing with the paintbrush, and maybe add some glitter, and then spray the polyeurethane to help protect them.

Linda C

Thanks Katrina. I will look into using that kind of paint too! It would probably be easier to outline with, and add texture at the same time. I don't want the pieces to be totally flat and boring...lol

Linda C