Faux Metal Booklet
by Liz Sewald


Materials List
  • Excel Board
  • Duo Embellishing Adhesive
  • Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel - Platinum
  • Pearl Ex - Antique Copper
  • Mica Flakes - Gold Flake Medium
  • Krylon Leafing Pen - Silver
  • Great Tape
  • Brilliance Ink Pad - Tiramisu
  • Double-sided laminate paper
Directions

Focal Point:
Stamp image on small silver board using Duo. Let dry. Sprinkle on the UTEE and heat emboss. Rub the Brilliance pad over the surface filling in the hollows. Use a tissue to buff it and create the antique look. Apply brad heads using wet Duo. Let dry.

Layer 2:
Use Excel Board - Silver and apply the laminate sheet to the surface. Sprinkle Mica Flakes around the edges and dust the remaining sticky areas with Pearl Ex.

The Booklet:
Cut Excel Board - Copper. Edge with Krylon Pen. Laminate grey paper the backside of the board. Use small pieces of duct tape for hinges. Cover the edges of the tape with a copper paper border on the inside, and a silver Excel piece on the outside. Touch up with Krylon Pen. Mount the layers using Great Tape.

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