candlesprite7 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 So I had a card making workshop friday night and the demonstrator showed me this.A piece of tissue paper stamped with a design in ink and layed on a candle and heat gunned until the tissue disappeared and the image stayed. I think it looks cool and could work for Hurricanes? I would not do this with regular candles because of the safety issues, but it does look neat.The tissue disappears when you add the heat, I obviously didnt do a great job on this one, it was just a test...but i think it has possiblities?Please ignore the ugly candle, experiment that didnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Technique definitely could have possiblilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRSGROOMS Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Your candle looks great. I have tried this on hurricanes before, and the effect when burning looks good, but I always get in to much of a hurry and leave so pretty ugly melt marks.Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 What a great idea, Kim! My better half is into scrapbooking, so we have roughly a gazillion stamps and colored inks. I can't wait to try this on my next hurricane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 I cant wait to see what you guys come up with...I dont do Hurricanes..Yet...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corence Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Oh I can really see me trying this...just what I needed too...thnx Actually, is there any tips or tricks before I botch this up, lol.Thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Yes, make sure the strip of tissue paper is long so you dont burn your fingers when heating....or maybe just heat a bit at a time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Here is a technique I found, it's not with tissue but would still work, aslo I think using the back of a metal spoon would help hold the tissue in place while using the heat gun. You could also rub with the back of the spoon to get out any wrinkles or air bubbles and help the tissue stick better.http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_home_accessories/article/0,1789,HGTV_3255_3148223,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thats a great idea using a spoon to hold the paper in place, sure beats burning yourself...I used tape for this experiment, but the tape tore the paper and made the edges look rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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