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 lapinsgran |
Pyramage help please |
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Posts: 550 (23/07/2008 20:25:54) |
Ive not made any pyramage (sp??) cards before and want to give this a go .
Can someone tell me what do you use to stick all the layers together? Is it totally necessary to use anything other than DS tape? Im thinking about postage here! Margaret xx |
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Paul Church |
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Posts: 4107 (23/07/2008 20:30:14) |
With pyramage, you need to use foam pads as it is the same principle as decoupage.
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Posts: 5316 (23/07/2008 20:33:34) |
I agree with Paul - you wouldn't get the right effect sticking the pieces flat to each other I don't think.
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CMDesign |
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Posts: 3173 (23/07/2008 20:35:38) |
It does look just as effective with 1mm pads though.
 Carol
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Posts: 1357 (23/07/2008 20:39:59) |
I agree with Carol. I often use 1mm foam pads for decoupage and pyramage. It's still very effective. Chrissie x
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lapinsgran |
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Posts: 550 (23/07/2008 20:40:54) |
OH thanks everyone! Guess I need to get in a supply ov 1mm pads!
Just one more question is there any rule about the number of layers to use? Margaret x |
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Paul Church |
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Posts: 4107 (23/07/2008 20:49:17) |
Layers are completely up to you!
If it is a predesigned sheet you are using, sometimes you can alternate each layer and get 2 pyramages from one design. I sometimes stop at 4 or 5, but have been known to go up to 10!!!!! Paul x |
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lapinsgran |
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Posts: 550 (23/07/2008 21:33:47) |
Thanks Paul
I guess its trial and hopefully not too much error! lol Will give it a go as soon as I got sone 1mm pads Margaret xx |
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Paul Church |
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Posts: 4107 (23/07/2008 21:40:08) |
A tip which I find useful, when you put your foam pads on, remember they are mainly for support, so you don't have to remove allof the ickle bitty bits of
backing on them!
Paul x |
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Posts: 1570 (23/07/2008 22:15:04) |
Another tip, I rub a glue stick over the pads after removing the backing bits, then you can reposition slightly (as long as you haven't pressed down too
hard!) if you need to. They do need to be lined up accurately for the best effect. I also use 2mm pads, so if you have those, give them a try. 3mm is a bit
high if you have many layers. Janet
PS this tip also works fo DS tape and foam tape. |
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Posts: 79 (23/07/2008 22:40:22) |
I use sticky 1mm sticky pads for lightness if the card is to be sent through the post but if its to be delivered by had I use silicone glue as I find it easier
to line the pieces up.
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