My Acrylic Album - Tips and Tricks

Embossing Edges for texture

nospam@example.com (Raechelle Bellus) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:47:20 -0700

A great way to add some texture or get a "rough" look around the edges of your acrylic album is to emboss. It takes some time, but it is well worth it. I wanted to achieve a frosted look with my Snow Day album and this was just the trick to add to the overall feel of the album.

To do this peel the protective covering off of each side of the page. Holding the page along one corner apply ink to the edges and then sprinkle with embossing powder. Use your heat tool to set into place. Repeat process on other side and along all edges. The acrylic might bend a bit, but don't worry, it goes back to place once cool. You can even do this on the page itself, just rub an ink pad onto the page in desired areras, sprinkle embossing powder and heat. Repeat if you would like for more texture.

Punch at your own risk!

nospam@example.com (Kris Mazy) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:55:25 -0700

We have had a few people say that they are cracking the acrylic when punching. We love that everone if experimenting with punches, sanding and designing their albums HOWEVER... We have to add Punch at your Own Risk!

Don't be afraid to get aggressive!

nospam@example.com () — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:57:57 -0700

As was previously mentioned, you can punch holes in the acrylic for a cool look, but you can use some of your distressing tools as well. Sand paper will create an interesting and funky look, especially if you go cross hatch, or do circles! Here is an example of a page that I sanded and then rubbed pigment ink into. ItÂ creates a fun texture for your page without eliminating the clear aspect of the acrylic!

When starting your album.....

nospam@example.com () — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:09:53 -0700

When getting ready to start your My Acrylic Album, all kinds of questions start running through your mind......

What kind of Patterned Paper should I use?

What should I use as embellishments on my book?

What are the best adhesives to use?

Ideally,
any kind of Patterned paper would work, however when considering that
the acrylics are clear, double sided printed paper would work to it's
fullest potential. Once you put the paper down on one side you will
then be able to see the print on the reverse side of your acrylic page.
This then enables you to be able to just embellish the reverse side.
Suggested embellishments are Rub ons, chip boards, flowers, and some
bling always ad's a nice touch. Certainly the options are endless.

When adhering your embellishments, I strongly suggest using Zip Dry Glue.
This product enables you to glue something to the surface of the
acrylic with minimal exposure of the glue on the reverse page if any at
all.

Give it a try and when you do, feel free to leave a comment here and let us know how it worked for you!

Stamping on Acrylic

nospam@example.com (Kris Mazy) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:47:21 -0700

You can stamp on the Acrylic Album Pages pages with Stazon Ink and it doesn't wipe off.