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Hi, Cornelia here today, playing with hot glue. During my prolonged period of inactivity (eye-problems) I came upon a cool video on you tube (by Connie McFarlane) and ever since I wanted to try this out. You'll see that I have not fully mastered this technique, but I am still happy enough with the results, so I'll share it with you here.
While the glue is still hot you take a pointed tool (a thick needle or perhaps a knitting needle) and run it through the glue.
Sprinkle the glue with embossing powder while it's still hot and sticky and heat it with your heat tool. I wanted actually to be in gold, so I tried Inka gold, but it did not stick (that's where the gold is coming from...)
The black embossing powder created some cool pattern on the glue in my experiment. But I liked it, so I did not add more.
I then filled in the white spaces with water color and some more Inka Gold.
Here is the finished panel:
I used teal paper as back drop and glued it onto white card stock. Added the sentiment and rounded one corner.
It looks really cool in real life. I will definitely do this again and next time I watch the video beforehand and not rely fully on my memory.... it would have helped ....
Happy stamping!
Stamps Cornelia used in today's project:
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Gorgeous Cornelia, love all the texture and brilliant colors. I have several cards with the hot glue EB technique in my SCS gallery. Really, really fun technique. TFS your beauty and steps !
ReplyDeleteWOW.. this one cool card! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteMost mixed media scares me, but I really like how bright and pretty this is. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Fabulous technique leading to a stunning card. I might just have to try this!
ReplyDeleteElaine
This is such a cool technique. Will have to try this for sure. Great card!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is super cool!! Love the technique and how your card came out. Thanks for sharing your creation with us!!
ReplyDeleteI love how vibrant your card turned out. The black really brightens the colors!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing - I must try this
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool cool technique! The card looks beautiful with the artsy panel...
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool technique. That panel is so stunning.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great technique Cornelia! Fabulous job with the first try itself! And lovely color combinatin! :)Suchi xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful effect, such fun and every one would be unique, just love the idea of this technique x
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ReplyDeleteBad Kitty's Craftroom
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This technique is so cool and you panel is awesome! xxx
ReplyDeletetolles Ergebnis, aber nichts für mich....*lol
ReplyDeleteich verbrenn mir dabei garantiert die "Flossen"
WOW, love the effect get when you do this technique!! Thank you for sharing this with us:)
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of using hot glue like this. Certainly takes mixed media to a new level! The panel you created for the card is so stunning.
ReplyDeleteFab technique. I feel a case coming on..... Love the dimension the glue gives and your fab colours. Hugz
ReplyDeleteGreat color combo! Will have to give this a try!
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