Metal Embossing Magic!

Here is a comprehensive list of educational videos about metal and foil embossing, engraving, repousse and chasing – all aspects of metal work. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0gjcRdDk7Fkwus8M8vlQUv-N3zU3dYS

This list keeps growing, check back often!

Embossing gives us an entry into the arts and crafts world that is fun and easy to learn. Nice looking results are achieved quickly and one gains confidence with drawing and design. The ways that one can continue to develop skills are almost unlimited. Engraving, tooling, chasing, repousse, embossing, these are just some of the more advanced techniques that are relatively low tech and inexpensive. One develops mastery through practice and study. A great work tool is in your hands.

This is a project that I have been working on – still not decided if it is finished…

For a list of tools and supplies see Angel step by step below!

I love Elitia’s videos, she is a true artist and I am learning much from her. The only differences are that I don’t work in pewter, (I prefer copper) and don’t do as much with stencils and patterns. I totally agree that working with foil is a great way to start learning these techniques.

Follow the steps and if you have any questions please contact us.

What do you need to get started?

1. Embossing tools ie:Soft-Grip Embossing & Stylus Set Complete by Royal & Langnickel
2. A roll of copper or foil, I use:St Louis Crafts 36 Gauge Copper Metal Foil Roll, 12 Inches x 10 Feet and St Louis Crafts Colored Aluminum Foil – 12 Inches x 25 Feet – Gold
3. A foil punch 1.5″ 38mm (or whatever size you want to work in).
4. A piece of mat board or cardboard as your work surface.
5. Some ideas of what to emboss.

Ideas: Sanskrit letters, zodiac symbols, chess pieces, childrens’ names in bubble type, labyrinths, spirals, ancient ornamental patterns, landscapes, angel figures, mandalas, tarot deck… 

Amazon has all required tools and materials.

For more equipment tips and instruction see Gorby’s metal embossing videos and I highly recommend this one in particular

Thank you to the artist EJ Gold for this step by step Angel diagram which I have used many many times. Practice is perfect. 🙂

An Embossorama Spiral