Misha Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Not sure if anyone has tried this; faced with spreading the embossing powder evenly, I turned the container into a shaker. First step was to remove the liner from underneath the lid. Using an X-Acto circle cutter a centred hole was cut from the plastic lid (requires a certain amount of patience) and a corresponding doughnut was cut from blue making tape. The tape holds the plumber's screen in place under the lid, and is followed by the original plastic/paper liner, also with a hole in the centre. Thinking of running a bead of CA glue around the opening from the top to better secure the screen in place. To seal the shaker after use I cut a new seal, slightly smaller from thin cardboard and place it on the container before screwing the lid on. Hope this is usefull, Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's a good idea, but not really necessary for embossing powder. You can just dump the powder on, shake it around a bit & pour off the excess. Flocking is a little more finicky, but embossing powder is simple just to pour directly from the container. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrag1 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Steve, what do you use to glue it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 There's no need for a shaker when using embossing powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've usually just used slightly watered down Elmer's Glue to glue the Embossing Powder on. First I'll usually paint the area to be covered with a flat paint color that closely matches the color of the powder......the same thing I do with flocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Can I apply embossing powders with paint just like I do with funny fur, or no? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Can I apply embossing powders with paint just like I do with funny fur, or no? Thanks.I don't see why not ... especially with a slow drying enamel. Flat paints may dry too fast. I always used thinned Elmers but I will sometimes get chunks where it didn't spread evenly. A better spreading glue would ne nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Misha, good idea. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Steve, what do you use to glue it with? See Richard Manson's post. I do it exactly the same way. I always used thinned Elmers but I will sometimes get chunks where it didn't spread evenly. A better spreading glue would ne nice. Do you thin the glue a little Mike? If you thin it first with a little water it will flow better. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Might as well pass on one failed experiment: I used some Micro Foil Cement to paste down the embossing powder, then shot a coat of Tamiya semi-gloss black over it. After it dried looked very good; had a nice nubbly texture. A day or two later, the surface had split up and shrunk, leaving big cracks all over it. I'm guessing the lacquer reacted with the adhesive somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Do you thin the glue a little Mike?If you thin it first with a little water it will flow better. SteveI do thin the white glue about 50/50 with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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