Embossed Metal Wreath Scrapbooking

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Steps:

1. Cut a piece of copper to accommodate wreath image, allowing for a border.

2. Using solvent black ink, stamp image in center of metal.

3. Place metal on an embossing mat and outline with a metal embossing stylus.

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4. Turn metal over (image is now facing the mat) and "stretch" some of the outlined shapes. To do this, "color" in the shapes using the stylus.

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5. Turn metal over again, this time placing the image on the table. Using the stylus, re-outline the stretched areas. This flattens the metal around the shapes and gives your work a more finished look.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the design is completed.

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7. Using a die-cut machine cut leaves out of copper. Follow directions provided with the machine, simply substituting metal for paper. Note: When running metal through the die-cut machine, place a piece of paper on top of the metal to make it easier to cut.

8. Use forceps to hold metal leaves before applying heat with a butane torch.

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9. Allow metal to cool (approximately 15 seconds); then bend/sculpt leaves into life-like shapes.

10. Cut photograph to fit inside the wreath and adhere to metal with glue dots.

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11. Place and adhere leaves and silk flowers to wreath with glue.

12. Place wreath on embossing mat and outline the copper with a pounce wheel. This will create additional texture and add a finished look to the project. Note: If you do not have a pounce wheel, use a sewing tracing wheel for a similar effect.

13. Attach copper wreath to decorative paper, allowing for a narrow border.