I had seen metal embossing tools before, but it was hard for me to figure out
exactly what to do with them. Then I read Cheryl Darrow's book, Metal
Effects. The book explained everything so clearly -- with
photos that detailed every step of the process -- and everything clicked for
me! Now metal embossing -- also called repoussage is no longer a mystery, but one of my favorite art
forms! What a great stress reliever! It's like doodling, but it gives you
fabulous looking results instead of pencil scribbles.
Metal Effects (book),
by Cheryl Darrow: $14.95
The A to Z of Metalworks (DVD and Patterns CD) with Cheryl
Darrow: $29.95
"The A to Z of MetalWorks" is
an artfully packaged and wonderfully inspiring DVD that gives viewers a
terrific overview of the metal embossing process. In this DVD follow-up
to her book Metal Effects, Cheryl Darrow, the owner of Ten Seconds
Studio, explains and demonstrates the use of all types of metal embossing
tools and techniques, including:
erasers and molds,
balls and cups,
erasing,
decorative wheels
antiquing,
numbers, and
gluing and adhesives
A bonus CD, included with the DVD, contains
patterns for embossing words, shapes, alphabets and quotes. Ownerships of
the DVD includes permission to print and emboss these patterns for your personal
use.
Retail price for the DVD and CD package is $29.95.
Metal is very popular now both in crafts,
scrapbooking and home décor. Consumers have been able to purchase all sorts of
metal alphabets, sayings, frames, charms and embellishments. But what if you
could make all those things yourself with some simple tools? No more worrying
about using your last "e" of an alphabet or looking everywhere for a
theme related metal charm that doesn't exist... just create it yourself!
Cheryl Darrow's company, Ten Seconds Studio, has researched, tested,
gathered and offered for sale an incredibly comprehensive collection of metal
embossing tools, mats, molds, metals and more! We were so impressed (if
you'll excuse the pun!) that we decided to carry most of her line. If you can
doodle, you can create some beautiful art with these tools!
People are always asking "Which kit should I get?" Of course the answer is,
"Well, that depends." The Metal effects mat set is a must; you'll use
one or more of the three mats as your work surface for almost every
project.
You will be amazed at the ease of using the tools and the inspiring
things you will be able to make.
Paper stump
Paper Stump: This tool is a must for "puffing" an area of the
metal and then filling it in. The thumb can also be used for refining around
letters. $4.95
Metal effects mat set -- small: $7.95
Using the right surface is important. The three-piece Metal Effects small Mat
Set
includes one sheet of thin foam, one sheet of thicker foam, and one sheet
of plexiglas. Sheets are approximately 5" x 6". $7.95
Metal effects mat set -- large: $11.95
Using the right surface is important. The three-piece Metal Effects large Mat
Set set
includes one sheet of thin foam, one sheet of thicker foam, and one sheet
of plexiglas. Sheets are approximately 8" x 10". $11.95 Sorry, large mat sets are temporarily out of stock
NEW TOOL SETS FROM TEN SECONDS!
Basic
Kit
Includes teflon tip with stylus, medium ball and
cup, brass brush, micro wheel and small dot wheel
$17.95
Finishing
Kit
Black roller for flattening and finishing edges,
a burnishing block for sanding off or distressing paint
or alcohol ink, and a double brass brush that gives metal a
softer brushed finish
$15.95
Ball
and Cup Set
Ball and cup tools make domed shapes for
use in creating rivets, holes or domes. Set includes balls and
cups in size small, medium, large and humungo
$17.95
Wheel
Set A
Wheels with decorative designs that add texture
to metal and clay: Decorative circles,
large herringbone, small fine dots
$17.95
Wheel
Set B
Wheels with decorative designs that add texture
to metal and clay: Wavy wheel, horizontal wheel, and wide coarse
dots
$17.95
Wheel
Set C
Wheels with decorative designs that add texture
to metal and clay: Small diagonal lines, medium herringbone,
diagonal wheel
$17.95
Wheel
Set D
Wheels with decorative designs that add
texture to metal and clay: Dash wheel, perf wheel, wavy perf
wheel and long dash wheel
$17.95
Small mat set
Using the right surface is important. The three-piece Metal Effects Mat
Set includes one sheet of thin foam, one sheet of thicker foam, and one sheet
of plexiglas. Sheets are approximately 5" x 6"
$7.95
Large mat set
Using the right surface is important. The three-piece Metal Effects Mat
Set includes one sheet of thin foam, one sheet of thicker foam, and one sheet
of plexiglas. Sheets are approximately 8" x 10"
$11.95
Sm.
Eraser Set
Eraser tools used for shaping, erasing,
writing or detailing with TENseconds decorative molds
$11.95
Med.
Eraser Set
Eraser tools used for shaping, erasing,
writing or detailing with TENseconds decorative molds
$11.95
Lg.
Eraser Set
Eraser tools used for shaping, erasing,
writing or detailing with TENseconds decorative molds
$15.95
Decorative embossing wheels
Many of these embossing wheel designs are available in sets (above), but the
individually priced wheels shown below are longer and have a larger shaft.
Wheel G2: $7.95
This wheel is great for adding extra detail in
small spaces. It's like a micro mini wheel that can also do great hatch marks.
Wheel C22: $7.95
Small ¼-inch wheel with small coarse dots.
Wheel C18: $7.95
Small ¼-inch wheel with small
fine dots.
Wheel C13: $7.95
Large herringbone design.
Wheel C10: $7.95
Medium herringbone
design.
Texturity Wheels
Texturity Wheels work wonderfully with polymer clay and PMC!
These wheels have been discontinued, but a limited quantity is available.
Molds
Repetitive metal embossing is made easier with patterned molds. These molds can
also be used with polymer clay, PMC, fun foam, and pencil rubbings. Bonnie's
Best stocks several different kinds of molds for use with metal embossing
projects: Skinny-mini molds, mini-molds, strip molds, border
molds, and large molds.
NEW for 2008: REVERSIBLE Big Daddy Molds!
These four new 5"x5" Big Daddy molds are reversible, so you get two
great designs in one mold (and they take up less space, too!). Something
else that makes the Big Daddy molds special: These are sturdy enough to
run through the Wizard!
NEW! Big Mama molds
NEW! Skinny-mini molds
New skinny-mini molds are here! Just under 4" long, these new
molds are perfect for making pins or metal trim for greeting cards. Packaged in
pairs, they're also a great value. Just $3.95 for each pair.
SM1 2-Pack
Skinny-mini molds 2-pack #1: $3.95
SM2 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #2: $3.95
SM3 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #3: $3.95
SM4 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #4: $3.95
SM5 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #5: $3.95
SM6 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack#6: $3.95
SM7 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #7: $3.95
SM8 2-Pack
Skinny-mini 2-pack #8: $3.95
Mini-molds
M3 Mini-mold: $3.95
M4 Mini-mold: $3.95 discontinued - limited supply
M6 Mini-mold: $3.95
M7 Mini-mold: $3.95 discontinued - limited supply
M8 Mini-mold: $3.95
M10 Mini-mold: $3.95
M12 Mini-mold: $3.95
M13 Mini-mold: $3.95
M14 Mini-mold: $3.95
M20 Mini-mold: $3.95
Border molds
We're offering a "Baker's
Dozen" special on border molds during the month of Februrary!
Order 12 molds and get a 13th mold FREE! Just order the first 12 molds
using the Add to Cart list, then just type "FREE" and the item
number for your 13th mold choice in the "Comments" section of the
shopping cart order form. (Example: "FREE B52")
B1 Border mold: $4.95
B2 Border mold: $4.95 (not pictured)
B5 Border mold: $4.95
B6 Border mold: $4.95
B7 Border mold: $4.95
B8 Border mold: $4.95
B11 Border mold: $4.95
B12 Border mold: $4.95
B13 Border mold: $4.95
B14 Border mold: $4.95
B15 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
B20 Border mold: $4.95
B22 Border mold: $4.95
B23 Border mold: $4.95
B24 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
B25 Border mold: $4.95
B27 Border mold: $4.95
B30 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
B31 Border mold: $4.95
B35 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
B36 Border mold: $4.95
B37 Border mold: $4.95
B41 Border mold: $4.95
B43 Border mold: $4.95
B44 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
B45 Border mold: $4.95
Discontinued pattern -- limited supply available
L9 Large mold: $8.95
L1 Large mold TSS-546 - Add $8.95
L2 Large mold TSS-571 - Add $8.95
L3 Large mold TSS-578 - Add $8.95
L4 Large mold TSS-547 - Add $8.95
L5 Large mold TSS-579 - Add $8.95
L7 Large mold TSS-581 - Add $8.95
L8 Large mold TSS-548 - Add $8.95
Quantity:
Metal
Lightweight metal is very easy to emboss. We have 36-gauge metal in
5"x5" sheets and in 12"x36" rolls. Here are the choices:
Metal 5"x5" sheets
Six sheets 36g aluminum: $3.95
Six sheets 36g copper: $11.95
Metal 12"x36" rolls
Roll of 36g aluminum 12"x36": $7.95
Roll of 36g copper 12"x36": $23.95
Folding tool case with 48 slots: $14.95
This sturdy tool case is made of black canvas and has slots
for 48 tools. It was designed for artists' pens, pencils and brushes, but
it is perfect for your metal embossing tool collection! I put the short tools
from Tool kits 1-5 in the lower slots, and the taller tools and wheels, plus
tools from Kit 6 in the upper slots. Everything fits beautifully except
the paper stump and the Texturity wheels, because those are too thick for the
slots. The tool case folds horizontally so it can stand as you work, then
folds vertically to close flat and protect your tools for storage or
traveling. When folded closed, this case measures 17" x
7". It has a velcro closure, and a rope-like handle.
