Are certain stamps better than others for embossing velvet?
A. Absolutely! We came up with this technique here at Hot Potatoes and spent a lot of time perfecting things before we showed it to the public. Big bold images are certainly the best for this technique, as they will not get lost in the nap of the fabric. Another critical element is the glue that holds our stamps together. Many glues will come apart when the stamp is heated. Ours is made to last! And we have loads of testimonials of those folks that have tried other stamps, only to wind up with a melted mess. Q: How do you stamp or emboss on velvet? A. Visit these instructions. Q. How hot should my iron be? A. I prefer that my iron is hot, on the cotton setting. All irons are different and if the iron is too hot you will know quickly, as when you try to lift the iron up, the velvet will stick to the iron. If this happens, simply turn your iron down a bit. We recommend this iron. Q. What is the best velvet to emboss? A. Acetate/rayon gives the very best results. Just for your shopping co
