![]() ![]() The 8 Layers of foil embossed beautifully. Others are Gemini, Anna Griffin, Tim Holtz, Spellbinders, and Evolution, to name a few. I have a Sizzix® Big Shot Pro, a CuddleBug®, and Sidekick®. ![]() There are so many different machines out there today. Once the folder is closed and the foil is secure, place it between the correct plates for your machine (photo right) and run it through your Embossing and Die Cut Machine. It does not matter if there are some wrinkles, as these press out in the embossing process. (photo left) It can be fussy to get it aligned. Step 3 – Embossing: Carefully place the layered foil into an embossing folder and close it. I would hate for it to arrive at its destination and be squashed! YIKES! If you wanted to use it on a greeting card for instance, I would use 8 layers because it will be handled a lot and inserted into an envelope. TIP: You can try a single layer as well, but the embossing will flatten out without much pressure and it is difficult to handle. I encourage you to try between four and six layers to see what works best for you. I just folded the 18″ strip of foil in half three times to get the eight layers. Step 2 – Layering the Foil: I found that four to eight layers of the heavy duty foil was ideal for my projects. ![]() Any size that fits your embossing folders and your machine is fine. Trying to get it the same size is a waste of effort. Step 1 – Prep the Foil: Tear off a sheet of foil a little wider/taller than your embossing folder. I created all of my samples with the shiny side out. The foil has a shiny side and a dull side. I tested a variety of layers of the foil to find which works best for my crafting needs. For this article, I used heavy duty aluminum foil that is 18″ wide. Embossing Machine How to Emboss Aluminum Foil Step-by-Step DirectionsĪ word about foil. ![]()
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