Embossing Powders ???

WOW !!! I just love browsing through this site ....some really great builds and so many great ideas.

I have seen the use of "Embossing Powder" and by the looks of it, I think it is just being sprinkled on to glue or paint?? My own surfing on the net seems to indicate that the powder is used with an ink (mainly for embossed stamping in card crafts) and heated up to form an enamel like surface.

Have any fellow modellers used the technique in trying to heat the powder on plastic parts? I would like to use the technique to "ENAMEL" the Air Intake Manifolds on my 1/8 Pocher Testarossa, that I have had to remodel.

Any suggestions would help.

Have any fellow modellers used the technique in trying to heat the powder on plastic parts? I would like to use the technique to "ENAMEL" the Air Intake Manifolds on my 1/8 Pocher Testarossa, that I have had to remodel.

Any suggestions would help.
If you are into the smell of melting plastic, go for it :thumbsup:

Maybe not a bad idea.
I think the various Faux fabric spray paints might be easier though.
Spray a light color and then airbrush semi-gloss red over that.

Someone has also used 'micro balloons' to achieve that effect.

The embossing powder will melt before the plastic and can be done with a hair dryer so long as you do not concentrate the heat in one spot for too long. Else, you will melt the plastic along with the powder.

However, I have not been happy with the results from this technique. Try applying the powder with thinned white glue and let dry. Then spray the part with heavy coats of paint. The paint will slowly level the powdered surface, but before that will give a soft texture to the powder that you might be looking for.

Also, this works great to simulating the soft foam rubber on steering wheels and racing seats.

Thanks for the responses....that is exactly what I was looking for, somebody that has tried the technique and also some suggestions......:smile: