Are all heat embossing stamps/heat guns created equal?
I think any crafter would benefit from a heat tool of some kind. You certainly don’t have to break the bank to get one! Marvy-Uchida makes one for about $25 and Darice has one that runs about $20. I got mine using a coupon from Jo-Anns so it was even cheaper. Not only can you use it for heat embossing but you can use it to dry paint or ink. There are a couple of features I would look for in a heat tool. Make sure the end is not metal. These babies get hot! Crafters have reported burning their arms or hands by accidentally touching the metal end. Look for a heat tool that has a stand so the hot end isn’t touching anything when you set it down. Can you use a hair-dryer to heat emboss? No. The heat embossing tool is unique in that it provides a source of direct, high heat (we are talking 600 degrees F) to melt the embossing powder. The hair dryer will not work because it can’t get hot enough and it blows air not direct heat. When embossing the chipboard letter, did you leave it on a heat
