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Heat Embossing - Applying Heat

Now you need to apply heat to the pwder which will make it melt and formed your rasied design. The easiest way to do this is with a heat gun. You can also try to hold your paper carfully over a hot toaster, lightbulb, or iron. Be very careful so your paper does not burn. Also, do not use a hair dryer as the air blown will cause the powder to fly away.

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