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Post by wendifful on Feb 15, 2022 3:40:31 GMT
In the past year or so, I've noticed some companies are now offering embossing folders, whereas before they didn't. (The main two I can think of are Simon Says Stamp and Altenew.) All these embossing folders are the newer 3D style, where you get much more dramatic embossing. I have some 3D embossing folders and they are great, but I really love a regular/traditional folder for the more subtle look it provides, but based on the popularity of the 3D style, I wondered if I'm the only one who still prefers the older style, so I thought I'd poll the Peas on their opinions. It's always interesting to hear what other people like to use!
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 15, 2022 7:09:30 GMT
Similarly, I've noticed scrapbook companies no longer include embossing folders in collections. I exclusively scrapbook (in a simple, clean, linear, minimalist style) & prefer traditional embossing folders for a subtle (& often only) nod to the theme.
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Post by scrapnnana on Feb 15, 2022 14:04:07 GMT
I like both, but the 3D are a bit harder to get through the die cut machine, and some card stock works better than others. I have to make adjustments when doing 3D, but I don’t do it often enough to remember my sandwich, and I usually have to figure it out all over again, which is annoying. The look is beautiful, but sometimes I want minimal embossing, so I use regular folders, and sometimes I want the deeper impression which the 3D gives.
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Post by cbet on Feb 16, 2022 0:24:16 GMT
I especially like the 3d type for folders that emboss a focal image - big flowers, bouquets etc. For those images, the 3D makes them look really WOW, but for backgrounds it doesn't really matter much to me.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 16, 2022 0:38:04 GMT
I checked off both. Most of my folders are the regular style.
I have to remember to do a little prep for a 3D folder: change the sandwich in my machine, choose smooth cs—not too heavy weight—and mist the cs so it bends more readily. I am only willing to do all this if the result I want is really important. For simple backing, the regular folders are just fine.
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Post by joblackford on Feb 16, 2022 20:00:25 GMT
I checked off both. Most of my folders are the regular style. I have to remember to do a little prep for a 3D folder: change the sandwich in my machine, choose smooth cs—not too heavy weight—and mist the cs so it bends more readily. I am only willing to do all this if the result I want is really important. For simple backing, the regular folders are just fine. I recently watched this video that shows how much water one crafter adds to her paper before embossing - lots of other crafters I follow had commented that they changed their method after watching it. It seems to make a big difference if you do want that deep embossed look. |
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Post by melanieg on Feb 16, 2022 23:11:39 GMT
I only have 1 folder and it is a regular one lol
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Post by scrappyesq on Feb 18, 2022 1:55:09 GMT
I didn’t even know what these were until two days ago. I ordered my first one yesterday. I was never one to use embossing folders consistently. I like them, I have quite a few but forget to use them.
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Post by FurryP on Feb 20, 2022 18:54:07 GMT
I like 3D when it is intended to be the star of the show, and regular when it is just a supporting role. That said, I don't really buy embossing folders anymore, so I only have a few 3D.
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Post by CardBoxer on Feb 22, 2022 23:06:04 GMT
It depends on whether I want the folder to be the star or a supporting cast member. Before getting a Gemini I used a Cuttlebug, and just jotted the sandwich on a sticky note and put it in the folder, which was turned upside down and held a sample piece and the note. Someone - can't remember who - lightly sponges each side of the cardstock for 3D folders instead of misting. It might be more uniform. ETA I didn't read FurryP's comment before posting! |
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