Types of Embossing Powders:
Ranger Original Embossing Powders – Ranger’s original embossing powder product line has a variety of embossing powders that create raised metallic, sparkly and opaque finishes.

Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel™ (UTEE™) - is a specially formulated, large particle embossing powder. Use a heat tool to produce an extra-thick embossed image or melt UTEE in the Ranger Melting Pot®. Pour into molds to create 3-D artifacts or dip to coat a variety of objects for one-of-a-kind art and jewelry.

UTEE Brightz™ - These Ultra Thick Embossing Enamels have an opaque, pearlescent quality and come in breathtakingly vibrant colors. They’ll add extra shimmer and pizazz to all your Melt Art® and embossing projects.

Super Fine Detail™ Embossing Powder – Fine embossing powders ideal for very detailed stamp images.

Embossing Pearls™ - Pearlized, interference embossing powders for subtle, pearl elegance on light papers, and more dramatic pearlized effects on dark papers.

Adirondack® Embossing Powder – Semi-matte finish that coordinates beautifully with the rest of the Adirondack product line.

Distress™ Embossing Powder – Specifically designed to match Distress Ink™ colors, these embossing powders have a special property that creates a matte, textured look. After embossing, simply rub off the special release crystals to create a weathered, worn effect.

Ancient Golds™ Embossing Powder – Metallic golds in a variety of finishes from bright to antique. Also included are clear-based embossing powders with encrusted finishes for a golden, glittery effect.

Embossing Antiquities™ – Semi-matte and matte embossing powder with an all-over even texture that achieves the look of faux stone. Some have a mixture of metallic in it for added sheen.

Embossing Puffs™ – Create a warm, fuzzy look that puffs when heated for surface dimension.

Embossing Glitter™ – Glitter you can emboss! It's in a clear base to let the color ink, glue, and paper underneath show through.

Embossing Tinsel™ – Show glitz and glamour with glitter in an opaque or pearl embossing powder base. Try it on white or light cardstock or pile on the glitz on dark cardstock.

Tips When Embossing:
• Embossing powders can be used over any type of water-based ink including dye, pigment and
   embossing inks. When working with dye ink, move quickly since dye ink is fast-drying.

• To stamp with embossing ink, begin by inking your stamp with Emboss It™, Big & Bossy™ Clear,
   Big & Bossy™ Two-Tone, Big & Bossy™ Tinted, or Distress™ Embossing Ink. Stamp image onto
   matte or Inkssentials™ Gloss Paper.

• Use scrap paper under your stamped image when pouring embossing powder. Remove excess
   powder by sliding it off the card surface onto the scrap paper. Tap the back of the image with
   your finger to release additional excess powder that doesn’t stick to the embossing ink. Be sure to
   return the excess embossing powder on the scrap paper back to the jar for the next use – no
   waste!

• If any stray embossing powder is still on the paper, use a small paint brush to whisk it off of the
   surface – otherwise it will melt onto the paper when heat embossed.

• Remember, when using embossing ink – clear ink will not affect the color of the embossing
   powder. Tinted inks might affect the color of the embossing depending upon how clear or light
   the base of the embossing powder is. For instance, if the tinted ink has a blue base, and the
   embossing powder has a clear base, the finished embossing may appear to have a blue tint.

• Use the Ranger Inkssentials™ Non-Stick Craft Sheet™ to protect your work surface when heat
   embossing your stamped image.

• Embossing powders can be melted with the Heat It™ Craft Tool or in the Ranger Melting Pot®!

• When using the Heat It™ Craft Tool, first warm it up for a few seconds before aiming at the
   paper to emboss. Hold the craft tool a few inches away from the paper surface and heat evenly.
   As soon as you see the embossing change – whether raised, metallic, glitter, or matte, the
   heating is completed.

• When using UTEE, slowly bring the craft tool down to the paper surface from several inches
   above to warm the UTEE and help it melt more easily.

• Remember when using pigment ink on glossy paper, you must use embossing powder and heat
   emboss or the pigment ink will never dry on this non-porous surface.

• Don’t be afraid to mix and match embossing powders to create your own recipes/combinations
   for added fun! Check out Ranger’s Embossing Powders Recipe Book for ideas.

• Embossing powders can be used on paper, paper mache, wood, clay and more!
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