5 Ways to Add Texture With Embossing Paste
Hi everyone and Happy Sunday! It’s Shari here with a look at some embossing pastes that are more of the specialty variety. These are shiny, matte, shimmery and some are clear!
I’ve decided to work with the same card stock (Slate) and stencil so you can clearly see the comparisons.
I’m starting off with Ranger’s transparent matte Texture Paste. This was the first time I’ve used it. Once it dried, I was really impressed with the look. I’ve always liked flat or matte paints but didn’t expect this to look like I had used an embossing folder. One of my new favorite pastes for sure!
Next up is the same paste but I’ve used Rock Candy Glitter on top while it was still wet. You can use any clear paste with the glitter, but used this one out of convenience. This has a beautiful sparkle to it and would be a fantastic texture to use for snowflakes on Winter cards.
My next selection is the Wendy Vecchi Black Embossing paste. The effect looks like stamped velvet to me. One of the things I noticed about this paste is how concentrated and true the black is which is perfect for an elegant, formal look. It’s also a nice compliment to the slate card stock.
Now for the shiny pastes. This is the Wendy Vecchi Translucent paste. It starts out white and dries to a super shiny clear. This is a great paste to use on any color card stock! You could also use this paste with glitter and embossing powders (let paste dry before heat setting embossing powders). Also note that Ranger’s Transparent Gloss is very similar.
To finish off my comparisons, I’ve used the Wendy Vecchi Metallic Silver Enbossing paste. This has a gorgeous metallic finish and can be used just as is!
I have shot a video of the process, and how to use these pastes with a stencil. You can view the video below or on our YouTube Channel.
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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope I’ve given you some insight on some of the specialty texture pastes available in our store.
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How cool to see all these options lined up like that! They are all fabulous and add great texture and depth to a project!!
Thanks very much for this post. Very helpful and informative. Michelle t
wow—this is such great information! thank you!
I’ve never tried embossing paste but these ideas will definitely push me to try it. Thanks for the wonderful ideas all in one great video.
I have been eyeing some of these pastes but didn’t know just how to use them, now I do. I love the black on black. I already follow.
THANK YOU for the comparisons Shari!!!
I confess that I am excited at the thought of using pastes but have been a bit overwhelmed at the choices … you made it look so quick & easy => I think I will start my adventures with the Ranger Transparent Matte and Wendy Vecchi Black & Metallic Silver :)
thanks for sharing, gotta have the black embossing past.
Thanks for providing this info. Now I know what paste to use to achieve the desired result.
Ooooh, wonderful ideas!
I really want to try embossing pastes!
wow i need to try some of this out
Thanks for this demo. I like what they all do and I really , really need to get busy and try some of these.
Thanks for the comparison, Sheri. I have a plain and a clear, but now I want them all!
I never thought of buying those products, and frequently use gel medium instead – but that metallic silver paste and the matte black are very intriguing to me!
Thank you…I appreciate the information…it helps to pick the right product for the project. Gotta try the metallic and black paste.
Thanks for the information. I love the look of the glitter on the transparent texture paste! I have to give that a try. Also looking forward to trying the black and the silver.
I did not know there were so many embossing pastes. Thanks for the great info.
Wonderful sharing of texture paste info. I have some of the Ranger Texture Paste regular and will look for the matte. Like the glitter added.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Neat technique!
This video is VERY helpful for people like me who are new to embossing pastes. Thanks so much, Shari!
thanks for the comparison. Lots of good information.
I love this compairson, embossing pastes can be a little overwhelming, and you did a great job showing the differences, Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this info. Embossing paste is a fun product.
Wow! Now I know what else to add to my wish list at Simon Says Stamp! Thanks for the video, Shari!
Great video Shari! I love the silver!
They all look amazing! I really need to get some embossing paste and give it a whirl. Thank you for the vid and inspiration ♥
Thank you Shari for the comparisons. I too, have a few, and now want them all. I really like it when you do these types of vids. It really helps me learn and shop….two of my favorite things to do.
I love texture paste! One of my go to’s when creating backgrounds! I’m gonna have to try some of these out, especially that black! Beautiful!
Love this feature! Great video and info, Shari! Thank you! ♥
Oh wow – these are all wonderful! Yes, so many ideas for using them!!
You can never get enough embossing paste.
Great comparison of these pastes. Thanks, Shari!
Great information…you make it look so easy!
I always wanted info on embossing paste as there are so many choices out there. Thank you for this clear, comparison video. Really useful as I can go ahead and buy with confidence of the end results. Love the silver paste the best!!!
I like comparison videos. I find them very helpful
I had no idea embossing pastes came in such a variety of forms, each with amazing results! Thank you for the update (for me, at least!).
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Thanks Shari. I have some of those pastes, like the translucent, but have not used them. Liked your suggestion on using it with glitter for snowflakes. I would love to see another video or post with a lot of ideas – like Jen Mcguire does with new releases – make one card, but give lots of ideas of what else you could do.
Thanks for the overview! I’m off to check out my stash of pastes. ;-)
Shari,
Love the video comparison!!! I was lucky enough to shop the Tim Holtz/Ranger booth (and see Tim live in action) at Mega Meet in MI and bought a few of these, but now I have to get the rest!!
thank you for the comparisons with the embossing pastes as I have always wondered about the differences! xo
Thanks for doing these comparisons!
Wow! I didn’t realize how many texture pastes that were available. Thanks for showing these!!
Great video, thanks for such great inspiration.
I always learn so much from Shari’s videos and this was information we could all use when selecting embossing paste.
Great tutorial -thank you.
I look forward to your videos because I know I will learn something! I have a Wendy Vecchi embossing paste that I use and I love the look it creates on a background. I did not know there were so many options from which to choose. Thanks for the video on the different looks!
LOVE all of these texture pastes! They are an addiction of mine and I have lots of different ones! They really add so much to a project! TFS!
Thank you so much! I always wondered what the differences were and I now know what one I want to purchase. Great article thanks Karen
Love the embossing pastes!! Thanks for the tutorial!
These look so cool! Ive never tried any texture paste before the dry glitter looks sweet!