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    Can you emboss paper without a machine?
    Claire Donovan-Blackwood
    Arts & Crafts Specialist
    Claire Donovan-Blackwood is an Arts & Crafts Specialist and CEO of Heart Handmade UK, a site dedicated to helping people live a happy, creative life. With over 13 years of experience, Claire uses art as a form of therapy and focuses on mindfulness in the making of art. She makes crafting easy and accessible for those she works with. Claire received her B.A. in Photography & Visual Imagery from The University of Huddersfield.
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    Yes, you can. You can use a nail art tool if you want to emboss paper by hand, or you can use an embossing machine or a die-cutting machine.
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    Can I use an iron instead of a heat gun?
    Community Answer
    An iron might leave behind stains if the paper is light colored; try a hairdryer instead.
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    How do I emboss paper easily?
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    The easiest way is to use a Sizzix machine. They are relatively inexpensive and have all kinds of embossing designs available. You can buy them directly from the Sizzix website, or on eBay. They might also be available at your local craft store.
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    What is the difference between embossing and ink pads?
    T. Chinsen
    Top Answerer
    An embossing pad creates a tacky print that allows embossing powder to stick and form a raised textured design when heated. In contrast, ink pads transfer an image in the color of the pad.
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