Looking for an unique method to decorate your gourd and add that special touch? Try embossing; it is extremely quick and easy to apply and looks great alone or paired with all sorts of different media. I will show you how to emboss a gourd using four different methods. By Bernadette Fox for http://www.favecrafts.com/Craft-Videos/
Brief Instructions:
Wet Ink Method:
1. Apply dye ink to your gourd and when wet sprinkle embossing powder over it. Use heat tool to set both the ink and powder.
Stamp Method:
1. Use a stamp pad with heat activated glue. Stamp the glue on the gourd and apply embossing powder.
Embossing Pen Method:
1. Use an embossing pen for quick touch-ups and lettering.
Paint Brush Method:
1. Use heat activated glue directly from the bottle and apply it to the gourd with a small round or liner brush.