TIP: From my research, I prefer a 32-40 lb. I tested several different weights and types – Vellums, Tracing Paper, and a translucent Parchment Paper. You can even find Heavyweight Translucent Vellum Cardstock. Not using that! Today, there are many faux vellum and vellum-type papers out there in several different weights and colors. Traditional Vellum is made from calfskin. For our tutorial we are using manmade Vellum Papers for the Arts and Crafts market. Trimmed to size of machineĪ word about the Vellum. I urge you to experiment and determine what works best in your machine. Deep embossing plates also work well in this process. I actually prefer a busy pattern with vellum. The translucent papers develop a deeply etched texture that just screams to be used in your paper art! Depending on the embossing folder you choose, the paper becomes frosty in some places, giving it another layered nuance. ![]() The loveliness of these papers when embossed makes me giddy. ![]() Translucent Beauty of Embossed Vellum Papers You can view my previous embossing tutorials for Embossing Brown Paper Lunch Bags HERE, Embossing Toilet Paper HERE, Embossing Aluminum Foil HERE, and DIY Embossed Envelopes HERE! It’s Rebecca, aka Cre8tiva, with a beautiful Mixed Media technique tutorial – How to Emboss Vellum! You have to try this to understand just how elegant Embossed Vellum Paper can be! You will discover so many uses for this crafting technique, especially for Handmade Cards, Mixed Media Collage, and Junk Journals!! I have been embossing almost everything that I can find lately.
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