Maple Leaf Card

Create a more advanced autumn greeting card project from Arnold Grummer's Paper Making Kits and Supplies for expert papercrafters.
 

Materials:

• Arnold Grummer's Maple Leaf Ceramic Casting Mold
• Non-stick craft sheet
• The Melting Pot from Ranger
• Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (UTEE), color of choice
• Clear embossing ink from refill bottle
• Kool Toolz spatula for stirring
• Sponge or stipple brush
• Perfect Pearls, pigment powder or mica
• Rub 'n' Buff from Amaco
• Glitter glue
• Layered cardstock
• Rubber stamp and black ink pad
• Double stick tape

Instructions:

1. Work over the non-stick craft sheet, fill Melting Pot™ with UTEE to the 'max' line, cover and heat to 340 degrees.
    
2. Do not stir as the powder melts - it causes air pockets. Stir only once everything has melted and then, stir slowly.
    
3. Apply embossing ink directly from bottle to ceramic mold and dab in using sponge or brush. Molds are absorbent, coat thoroughly. Repeat if needed.
    
4. Pour melted UTEE into mold. Allow to harden completely. Pop cast out of mold.
    
5. Brush Perfect Pearls™ or powdered mica onto cast to colorize.
    
6. Apply Rub 'n' Buff over raised areas for added depth and color. I use my fingers.
    
7. Stamp and layer cardstock.
    
8. Attach mold to card with double stick tape.
    
9. Apply glitter glue and beads where preferred.
    
10. Allow plenty of time for glue to dry before handling card.